US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
Gov. Kemp 'comfortable' allowing public health emergency to expire
Just hours before the scheduled expiration of Georgia's Public Health State of Emergency, Gov. Brian Kemp said he was 'comfortable' with the decision in an exclusive interview with FOX 5 News.
Just hours before the scheduled expiration of Georgia's Public Health State of Emergency, Gov. Brian Kemp said he was 'comfortable' with the decision in an exclusive interview with FOX 5 News.
Royal Caribbean to require unvaccinated guests on Florida cruises to have travel insurance
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
As delta variant rises, CDC director weighs in on wearing masks
Countries around the world are bringing back restrictions as the delta variant rises. Some counties in the U.S. are as well, and WHO has urged even vaccinated individuals to keep wearing masks. Here’s how the CDC is weighing in now.
Countries around the world are bringing back restrictions as the delta variant rises. Some counties in the U.S. are as well, and WHO has urged even vaccinated individuals to keep wearing masks. Here’s how the CDC is weighing in now.
CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC Deputy Director looks back on 33 years on the front lines of public health
Dr. Anne Schuchat came to the CDC to train as a disease detective 33 years ago. She expected to stay just a couple of years. Instead, the 61-year-old fell in love with public health.
Dr. Anne Schuchat came to the CDC to train as a disease detective 33 years ago. She expected to stay just a couple of years. Instead, the 61-year-old fell in love with public health.
Should you mask up again because of Delta variant? One expert weighs in
US health officials are tracking the Delta variant, a new, much more contagious strain of COVID-19. So, should you start wearing a mask in public again, just in case? Dr. Felipe Lobelo, director of epidemiology for Kaiser Permanente of Georgia, weighs in.
US health officials are tracking the Delta variant, a new, much more contagious strain of COVID-19. So, should you start wearing a mask in public again, just in case? Dr. Felipe Lobelo, director of epidemiology for Kaiser Permanente of Georgia, weighs in.
Hawks All-Star Dikembe Mutombo backs using drones to deliver COVID-19 vaccine
Dikembe Mutombo has flown back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo six times since he was vaccinated earlier this year. The former NBA All-Star and Atlanta Hawks legend is backing a new way to get the vaccine out in his home country, using drones.
Dikembe Mutombo has flown back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo six times since he was vaccinated earlier this year. The former NBA All-Star and Atlanta Hawks legend is backing a new way to get the vaccine out in his home country, using drones.
Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic relief funds
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
Tokyo Olympics 2021: No alcohol or cheering allowed
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
Georgians to lose payments as state ends expanded unemployment benefits
Georgia could keep using federal funding to pay the benefits through Sept. 6. But like 21 other Republican-led states, Georgia announced it was withdrawing from the programs early.
Georgia could keep using federal funding to pay the benefits through Sept. 6. But like 21 other Republican-led states, Georgia announced it was withdrawing from the programs early.
Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
Atlanta 3-year-old rolls up sleeve to test COVID-19 vaccine
There is no approved COVID-19 vaccine for children 11 and under, but an East Atlanta 3-year-old is one of thousands of US kids helping to test one.
There is no approved COVID-19 vaccine for children 11 and under, but an East Atlanta 3-year-old is one of thousands of US kids helping to test one.
Delta variant: What to know about the spreading coronavirus strain
The delta variant has been rapidly spreading in countries around the globe. In the U.S., it now makes up at least 20% of COVID-19 cases.
The delta variant has been rapidly spreading in countries around the globe. In the U.S., it now makes up at least 20% of COVID-19 cases.
Nationwide eviction moratorium extended by CDC for 30 days
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extended the evictions moratorium until July 31. It had been scheduled to end June 30.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extended the evictions moratorium until July 31. It had been scheduled to end June 30.
US unemployment claims tick down to 411,000 as economy heals
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined 7,000 from the previous week to 411,000, the Labor Department said.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined 7,000 from the previous week to 411,000, the Labor Department said.
Fireworks shortage could turn your backyard display into a dud
A fireworks shortage could turn your backyard display into a dud.
A fireworks shortage could turn your backyard display into a dud.
Delta coronavirus variant doubling biweekly, now 20% of samples, Fauci says
The variant was detected in 20.6% in samples by June 19, up from nearly 10% two weeks prior
The variant was detected in 20.6% in samples by June 19, up from nearly 10% two weeks prior
Delta variant surges among unvaccinated in Missouri
Missouri now leads the nation with the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections.
Missouri now leads the nation with the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections.
NIH begins study of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant recipients
The NIH announced on Wednesday that it has begun an observational study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact pregnant and postpartum people.
The NIH announced on Wednesday that it has begun an observational study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact pregnant and postpartum people.