Novavax says its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective against variants of the virus
Avis Blanton of Lithonia, Georgia, was one of nearly 30,000 volunteers in the PREVENT-19 Novavax vaccine clinical trial held in the US and Mexico.
Avis Blanton of Lithonia, Georgia, was one of nearly 30,000 volunteers in the PREVENT-19 Novavax vaccine clinical trial held in the US and Mexico.
Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine about 90% effective in large study
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
TSA scans 2 million passengers for first time since March 2020
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Youth suicide attempts increased 31% amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Shoppers say a trip to the grocery store these days can lead to serious sticker shock
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.
Georgia senator champions legislation bringing innovation, research and jobs to the state
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock says the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to structure our economy for the future.
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock says the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to structure our economy for the future.
2 test positive for COVID-19 on 1st fully vaccinated Celebrity cruise
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
Georgia moves to further crimp jobless aid later this month
Georgians receiving unemployment benefits will once again be required to look for work and will be able to earn less before unemployment payments drop beginning June 27.
Georgians receiving unemployment benefits will once again be required to look for work and will be able to earn less before unemployment payments drop beginning June 27.
Studies suggest serious COVID-19 infection can lead to diabetes
Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.
Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
Florida man launches effort to reopen Canadian border
"President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, my fiancé and I are separated by your closed border; it’s just policy to you but it's prison to us," says one television ad, paid for by a Citrus County, Florida man.
"President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, my fiancé and I are separated by your closed border; it’s just policy to you but it's prison to us," says one television ad, paid for by a Citrus County, Florida man.
Heart disease, diabetes top killers in 2020, CDC data says
The U.S. saw remarkable increases in the death rates for heart disease, diabetes and some other common killers last year.
The U.S. saw remarkable increases in the death rates for heart disease, diabetes and some other common killers last year.
Kroger hosting hiring event Thursday, seeking 10K new workers
Kroger, which is already the largest grocery retailer in the United States, is hoping to hire 10,000 more workers with its hybrid hiring event taking place Thursday, June 10.
Kroger, which is already the largest grocery retailer in the United States, is hoping to hire 10,000 more workers with its hybrid hiring event taking place Thursday, June 10.
Delta variant cases rise in US, world amid COVID-19 vaccination push
World leaders and medical officials are pleading for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid reports of the highly contagious Delta variant driving up cases around the world.
World leaders and medical officials are pleading for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid reports of the highly contagious Delta variant driving up cases around the world.
Pandemic stress may be driving more women to drink
You have probably seen memes on social media about moms craving a glass of wine or two at the end of the day. But, experts are concerned the stress and isolation of the pandemic may be driving women to drink.
You have probably seen memes on social media about moms craving a glass of wine or two at the end of the day. But, experts are concerned the stress and isolation of the pandemic may be driving women to drink.
CDC eases some international travel recommendations for vaccinated Americans
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
People line street for COVID-19 tests in China following delta variant outbreak
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Young Georgia woman still has COVID-19 symptoms seven months later
Noelle Lashley is only 27-years-old, but when she tested positive for COVID-19 she says it wrecked her. Nearly seven months later, the Georgia native is still struggling with lingering symptoms. Despite having to relearn how to speak and breathe properly, she is determined to get back to work as a journalist.
Noelle Lashley is only 27-years-old, but when she tested positive for COVID-19 she says it wrecked her. Nearly seven months later, the Georgia native is still struggling with lingering symptoms. Despite having to relearn how to speak and breathe properly, she is determined to get back to work as a journalist.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
20 MLB teams 85% vaccinated for COVID-19, allowing relaxed protocols
Major League Baseball’s vaccination effort took another step forward Friday when the league and player’s association announced 85% of their Tier 1 personnel have been fully vaccinated.
Major League Baseball’s vaccination effort took another step forward Friday when the league and player’s association announced 85% of their Tier 1 personnel have been fully vaccinated.