Germany implements new COVID-19 measures amid coronavirus surge
Germany has approved new measures to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the pandemic situation in the country “really worrying” and demanded “consequent action” to contain the spread of the virus.
Germany has approved new measures to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the pandemic situation in the country “really worrying” and demanded “consequent action” to contain the spread of the virus.
Paxlovid: US buys millions of Pfizer’s antiviral COVID-19 pills
The White House announced Friday that it has purchased 10 million treatment courses of Pfizer's investigational COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate Paxlovid.
The White House announced Friday that it has purchased 10 million treatment courses of Pfizer's investigational COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate Paxlovid.
Unemployment rate drops to record low in Georgia after high job growth
Georgia's unemployment rate dropped to the lowest in the state's recorded history in October after a surge in job growth in the state.
Georgia's unemployment rate dropped to the lowest in the state's recorded history in October after a surge in job growth in the state.
Apartment rentals are getting harder to find in Atlanta
Renters trying to find places in the metro Atlanta area to rent keep hitting dead ends.
Renters trying to find places in the metro Atlanta area to rent keep hitting dead ends.
Houston doctor accused of spreading dangerous misinformation by Houston Methodist Hospital fires back
“I have people calling me the sister of the devil and misconstruing my intentions, so I want to set the record straight.”
“I have people calling me the sister of the devil and misconstruing my intentions, so I want to set the record straight.”
City of Atlanta hires temporary workers to help with yard debris clean-up
The city's public works department has temporary hired two landscaping companies to help address their staffing shortage brought on by COVID-19. The department's commissioner said the additional manpower has increased their productivity by 30-percent..
The city's public works department has temporary hired two landscaping companies to help address their staffing shortage brought on by COVID-19. The department's commissioner said the additional manpower has increased their productivity by 30-percent..
Disney Cruise Line to require passengers 5 and older be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Children ages 5 to 11 years old were previously exempt from the COVID vaccination rule.
Children ages 5 to 11 years old were previously exempt from the COVID vaccination rule.
Census: No great migration occurred during COVID-19 pandemic
Contrary to popular belief, there has been no great migration in the U.S. during the pandemic.
Contrary to popular belief, there has been no great migration in the U.S. during the pandemic.
Oklahoma governor challenges Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for National Guard troops
A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.
A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.
Callers to helplines around the world voiced similar pandemic worries
A study on calls to crisis helplines in 19 countries shows a striking similarity in the pandemic's toll on mental health. Fears of infection, loneliness and physical health were the main concerns voiced in the pandemic's early weeks.
A study on calls to crisis helplines in 19 countries shows a striking similarity in the pandemic's toll on mental health. Fears of infection, loneliness and physical health were the main concerns voiced in the pandemic's early weeks.
OSHA suspends enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate amid legal challenges
OSHA said it is currently not taking steps to implement or enforce President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big businesses as long as the mandate is tied up in court.
OSHA said it is currently not taking steps to implement or enforce President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big businesses as long as the mandate is tied up in court.
Rapid COVID-19 tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holiday gatherings, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering safer when combined with vaccination, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering safer when combined with vaccination, experts say.
NFL heightens COVID-19 protocols amid rising cases, Thanksgiving
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
Atlanta approves pilot program that offers cash payment financially strapped families
Three hundred Atlanta residents are going to receive direct cash payments approved by city leaders and funded with taxpayer money. While the program was approved by the Atlanta City Council, there were some concerns over who controls the $2 million in taxpayer money.
Three hundred Atlanta residents are going to receive direct cash payments approved by city leaders and funded with taxpayer money. While the program was approved by the Atlanta City Council, there were some concerns over who controls the $2 million in taxpayer money.
Michigan, Minnesota report COVID-19 surge not seen in months
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.
With cases rising, 4 states open COVID-19 booster shots to all adults
When it comes to who should get a COVID-19 booster shot, microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., the Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, says the list is long and a little complicated.
When it comes to who should get a COVID-19 booster shot, microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., the Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, says the list is long and a little complicated.
Navy sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine will be discharged, face other administrative actions
Active-duty sailors had until Nov. 14 to get their last dose of the vaccine.
Active-duty sailors had until Nov. 14 to get their last dose of the vaccine.
Biden's vaccine mandate for health care workers challenged by 2nd lawsuit
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Georgia lawsuit challenges Biden’s vaccine mandate for health care workers
Gov. Brian Kemp and the state of Georgia are suing the Biden administration to try to block its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Gov. Brian Kemp and the state of Georgia are suing the Biden administration to try to block its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers.