"I was wrong:" Corsicana pastor regrets not getting vaccinated after contracting COVID-19
A Corsicana pastor says his fight against COVID-19 has changed his perspective on getting the vaccine.
A Corsicana pastor says his fight against COVID-19 has changed his perspective on getting the vaccine.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
Over 50 US medical groups call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of health care workers
A joint statement by 56 U.S. medical groups called on health care and long-term care employers to require COVID-19 vaccines among employees.
A joint statement by 56 U.S. medical groups called on health care and long-term care employers to require COVID-19 vaccines among employees.
France mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers amid protests
France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.
France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.
Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine
The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.
The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.
7-day average for new COVID-19 cases in Georgia highest since March, health officials say
For the first time in more than 100 days, the 7-day average for new COVID-19 cases in Georgia has climbed above 1,000, health officials say.
For the first time in more than 100 days, the 7-day average for new COVID-19 cases in Georgia has climbed above 1,000, health officials say.
Anti-vaxxer contracts COVID-19, says he regrets skipping out on the vaccine
One man who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine ended up in the hospital after contracting the virus. Before July, Gumerocindo Vergara had no fears of the virus but that has all changed now.
One man who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine ended up in the hospital after contracting the virus. Before July, Gumerocindo Vergara had no fears of the virus but that has all changed now.
Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Tokyo Olympics: At least 100 US athletes are unvaccinated
About 100 of the U.S. athletes descending on Tokyo for the Olympics are unvaccinated, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's medical chief said hours before Friday night's opening ceremony.
About 100 of the U.S. athletes descending on Tokyo for the Olympics are unvaccinated, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's medical chief said hours before Friday night's opening ceremony.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine cleared in EU for children 12-17
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is being recommended by the European Medicines Agency for children between 12 and 17 years old.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is being recommended by the European Medicines Agency for children between 12 and 17 years old.
US buys 200M more Pfizer vaccine doses, option for 'updated version'
The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.
The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.
Reports of ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases alarming medical experts, world governments
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
Vaccinated California couple, ages 72 and 74, test positive for COVID-19
FOX 11's Phil Shuman caught up with an elderly vaccinated couple from the San Fernando Valley that caught the virus.
FOX 11's Phil Shuman caught up with an elderly vaccinated couple from the San Fernando Valley that caught the virus.
Pfizer vaccine 88% effective against delta variant, study finds
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
CDC director says US reaching 'pivotal point' in pandemic, as delta variant spreads
The CDC Director says the US is as a pivotal point in the pandemic as COVID-19 infectious continue to rise. The highly contagious delta variant now makes up 83% of the circulating virus, Dr. Rochelle Walensky says.
The CDC Director says the US is as a pivotal point in the pandemic as COVID-19 infectious continue to rise. The highly contagious delta variant now makes up 83% of the circulating virus, Dr. Rochelle Walensky says.
Ohio’s chief medical officer says it’s 'when, not if' unvaccinated get COVID-19
Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, said it’s “a matter of time” before an unvaccinated person gets COVID-19.
Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, said it’s “a matter of time” before an unvaccinated person gets COVID-19.
Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
CDC to discuss possible COVID-19 booster shots for immunocompromised
A group of CDC experts is looking into possibly offering a COVID-19 booster shot for immunocompromised people after a recent warning saying that the two previous shots might not have given the group much protection from the virus.
A group of CDC experts is looking into possibly offering a COVID-19 booster shot for immunocompromised people after a recent warning saying that the two previous shots might not have given the group much protection from the virus.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Georgia back above a thousand, officials say
New daily COVID-19 cases and current hospitalizations in Georgia have remained in the triple digits for almost two and a half months. That changed on Wednesday.
New daily COVID-19 cases and current hospitalizations in Georgia have remained in the triple digits for almost two and a half months. That changed on Wednesday.
‘It’s too late’: Doctor says her COVID-19 patients beg for vaccines before death
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.