'This virus doesn't care': Mother mourns death of daughter who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Henry County school board adds mask requirement amid passionate debate among parents
Henry County School District is now the latest in the metro Atlanta area to require kids to wear masks.
Henry County School District is now the latest in the metro Atlanta area to require kids to wear masks.
Tyson Foods grappling with 'unprecedented inflation'
Tyson CEO said inflation was up about 14% during company's third quarter
Tyson CEO said inflation was up about 14% during company's third quarter
CDC urges against travel to Israel, France, other nations as COVID-19 delta variant spreads
In the face of the delta variant, advisories are warning against travel.
In the face of the delta variant, advisories are warning against travel.
Employers charging unvaccinated workers higher health care costs, consultants find
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Reba McEntire reveals she caught coronavirus despite being vaccinated: 'It's not fun to get this'
The country music star encouraged everyone to wear a mask and 'stay safe'
The country music star encouraged everyone to wear a mask and 'stay safe'
Pediatricians warn of 'pressing risk' among children as delta variant spreads
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled for 2021 amid surging COVID-19 cases
The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.
The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.
Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
To shake hands or not? An age-old human gesture now in limbo
As workers return to the office, friends reunite and more church services shift from Zoom to in person, this exact question is befuddling growing numbers of people: to shake or not to shake?
As workers return to the office, friends reunite and more church services shift from Zoom to in person, this exact question is befuddling growing numbers of people: to shake or not to shake?
Unvaccinated Americans not changing their views, behavior on COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
A new study found that many unvaccinated Americans feel the COVID-19 vaccine is riskier than getting a coronavirus infection.
A new study found that many unvaccinated Americans feel the COVID-19 vaccine is riskier than getting a coronavirus infection.
COVID survivor: ‘Have to start my life all over again’
As her father lay dying last August from the coronavirus at a Georgia hospital, Lindsay Schwarz put her hands on his arms and softly sang him lines from their favorite songs.
As her father lay dying last August from the coronavirus at a Georgia hospital, Lindsay Schwarz put her hands on his arms and softly sang him lines from their favorite songs.
Amazon to mandate masks for all its workers in warehouses
Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.
Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.
Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
11-month old with COVID-19 flown to Temple due to 'lack of bed space' in Houston hospitals
An infant was airlifted to another hospital outside of Houston after officials with the Harris County Health system say there was "a lack of bed space" in Houston.
An infant was airlifted to another hospital outside of Houston after officials with the Harris County Health system say there was "a lack of bed space" in Houston.
Arkansas judge blocks law banning mask mandates in schools
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
'There are no beds left': Louisiana hospital says state in 'darkest days' of pandemic
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
FDA plan for COVID-19 boosters reportedly could be ready within weeks
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.