Why are many GA first responders taking a pass on the COVID vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for all Georgia first responders. That means anyone in fire rescue or law enforcement can sign up.
Older Georgians complain about COVID-19 vaccine registration
As Georgia rolled out an expansion of who can get the COVID-19 vaccine, many seniors were left frustrated because they could not access the online registration.
For Georgians able to find COVID-19 vaccine, relief and excitement
Georgia expanded COVID-19 vaccinations to include people age 65 and older and their caregivers Monday. For many, finding an appointment was a challenge.
President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up across metro Atlanta
Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics happened all over metro Atlanta today. The vaccine distribution is beginning with frontline healthcare workers and first responders.
Are you 65? Here's how to (maybe) find the COVID vaccine in GA
Operation Warp Speed produced and delivered a COVID vaccine in record time. But it’s not worth much if people who want it can’t get it.
Queen Elizabeth II and husband receive COVID-19 vaccinations
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have received their COVID-19 vaccinations, royal officials said Saturday.
Frustration and confusion over how to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointment
Starting January 11, more Georgians will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. However, some people say they just can't get through to the health department to make an appointment.
Amid huge interest, Georgians 65 and older struggle to sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations
As Georgia gears up to expand COVID-19 vaccinations to include residents age 65 and older and their caregivers, many seniors are finding that scoring an appointment for a vaccination is not easy because of the huge demand.
Georgia to begin vaccinating some first responders, 65 and older Monday
Starting Monday, more Georgians will be able eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, depending on supply.
Hank Aaron, civil rights leaders get vaccinated in Georgia
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan got vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to send a message to Black Americans that the shots are safe.
Fulton County Schools to remain in virtual learning through MLK holiday
Fulton County Schools will be all virtual learning from Jan. 11 through Jan. 15 as school officials cite a rise in cases and the appearance of the new, more contagious variant in Georgia.
'Absolutely not. No': Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin balks at $2,000 stimulus checks
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) told The Washington Post he would “absolutely not” support a bill to issue $2,000 stimulus checks.
Biden to speed up release of coronavirus vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his office said Friday.
Pfizer vaccine works against COVID-19 variant, study suggests
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant
New research suggests that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two contagious variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and South Africa.
Walgreens, CVS to finish 1st round of COVID-19 vaccinations by Jan. 25
The two retail pharmacy chains announced that their COVID-19 vaccine efforts are underway at skilled nursing facilities, which require a higher acuity of patient care.
Governors work to expedite vaccine effort after slow start
New York’s governor is threatening to fine hospitals that don’t use their allotment of COVID-19 vaccine fast enough.
Georgia Phase 1 COVID vaccine expansion begins January 11; includes adults 65 and older, first responders
The Georgia Department of Public Health and the Governor's Office released new details Tuesday about the expansion of the COVID-19 vaccine during the first phase of distribution.
South Africa testing whether COVID-19 vaccines work against country’s coronavirus strain
Scientists in South Africa are urgently testing to see if the vaccines for COVID-19 will be effective against the country’s variant virus.