CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
With 1.4 million Georgians uninsured, low-cost clinics work to fill the gap
Before the pandemic, about 1.4 million Georgians did not have health insurance. If you need to see a doctor now, you have some low-cost options.
Before the pandemic, about 1.4 million Georgians did not have health insurance. If you need to see a doctor now, you have some low-cost options.
Democrats move forward with Biden's COVID-19 relief bill
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
Federal mask mandate in effect, what it means for you
President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect overnight into Tuesday and we have what it means for you in terms of mask-wearing.
President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect overnight into Tuesday and we have what it means for you in terms of mask-wearing.
Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Cherokee County school bus driver dies after battle with COVID-19
The 63-year-old school bus driver was hospitalized after becoming infected with COVID-19 during winter break
The 63-year-old school bus driver was hospitalized after becoming infected with COVID-19 during winter break
As COVID-19 variants spread, US works to speed up vaccinations
As highly-contagious COVID-19 variants spread in the US, health officials are racing to step up vaccinations.
As highly-contagious COVID-19 variants spread in the US, health officials are racing to step up vaccinations.
Biden, Harris hear GOP pitch for smaller COVID-19 relief package
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
19 cases of 'highly contagious' COVID-19 variant identified in metro Atlanta
Health officials say the highly-contagious COVID-19 variant has been found in over a dozen people around metro Atlanta.
Health officials say the highly-contagious COVID-19 variant has been found in over a dozen people around metro Atlanta.
Super Bowl parties risky during pandemic, experts say
Football fans planning to hold a Super Bowl party this weekend should try to do so as safely as possible, experts said Monday.
Football fans planning to hold a Super Bowl party this weekend should try to do so as safely as possible, experts said Monday.
Andrew Brooks, who led development of 1st approved COVID-19 spit test, dies at 51
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."
FDA issues warning about dangers of imported hand sanitizers
Hand sanitizer is a part of everyday life now. It’s in the car, in your purse, on counters, in elevators. But before you mindlessly use them, the FDA warns that hand sanitizers imported from Mexico.
Hand sanitizer is a part of everyday life now. It’s in the car, in your purse, on counters, in elevators. But before you mindlessly use them, the FDA warns that hand sanitizers imported from Mexico.
CDC issues mask mandate for all public transportation
The CDC says face shields, bandanas, or masks with exhalation valves aren't acceptable forms of facial coverings for the new mandate.
The CDC says face shields, bandanas, or masks with exhalation valves aren't acceptable forms of facial coverings for the new mandate.
Southwest Airlines CEO says Hawaii demand is 'darn strong'
Travel demand may be rising for some "beach and nature-inspired" destinations even as airlines continue to pile up coronavirus-related losses.
Travel demand may be rising for some "beach and nature-inspired" destinations even as airlines continue to pile up coronavirus-related losses.
COVID-19 symptoms remained for at least 6 months for some Wuhan patients, study finds
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
As COVID-19 variants spread, US ramps up vaccinations, surveillance
The US is vaccinating about 1.2 million Americans a day, but President Joe Biden's coronavirus advisors say the country needs to move more quickly, as variants of the virus continue to spread.
The US is vaccinating about 1.2 million Americans a day, but President Joe Biden's coronavirus advisors say the country needs to move more quickly, as variants of the virus continue to spread.
Seniors in Montgomery County turned away from confirmed COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.
Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.
Fauci warns new coronavirus variants are 'wake-up call,' says scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
Canada to quarantine travelers, suspend flights to Mexico and the Caribbean
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus.