New 'double mutant' coronavirus variant detected in India
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.
CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
COVID-19 antibodies found in 1 in 5 blood donations from unvaccinated people in March, Red Cross data shows
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
Millions of Americans face past-due utility bills amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Pinwheels, hearts displayed outside Missouri hospital to mark 1 year since 1st COVID-19 patient
A hospital in Missouri displayed thousands of blue pinwheels to mark one year since admitting their first COVID-19 patient.
A hospital in Missouri displayed thousands of blue pinwheels to mark one year since admitting their first COVID-19 patient.
Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium to become Southeast's largest COVID-19 vaccination site
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has thousands of open appointments for those waiting to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has thousands of open appointments for those waiting to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
COVID-19: An unprecedented year in Georgia
Georgians joined people around the world in an unprecedented year filled with uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. This is a compilation of newscasts to see the progress we've made from Feb. 2020 to March 2021.
Georgians joined people around the world in an unprecedented year filled with uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. This is a compilation of newscasts to see the progress we've made from Feb. 2020 to March 2021.
All adults in Texas will be allowed to get COVID vaccinations starting March 29
Officials say they made the decision because many areas of Texas have made great progress in vaccinating priority groups.
Officials say they made the decision because many areas of Texas have made great progress in vaccinating priority groups.
Georgia Tech delays start of spring practices after positive COVID-19 tests
Georgia Tech is pushing back the start of spring practices due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in the program.
Georgia Tech is pushing back the start of spring practices due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in the program.
US: AstraZeneca may have included 'outdated information' in COVID-19 vaccine trial results
The Data Safety Monitoring Board “expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial,” the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said.
The Data Safety Monitoring Board “expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial,” the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said.
Georgia Tech grads launch app to help people quit drinking while social distancing
Research shows a surge in heavy drinking in 2020, citing stress brought on by the pandemic. Alcohol sales spiked in the early days of lockdown.
Research shows a surge in heavy drinking in 2020, citing stress brought on by the pandemic. Alcohol sales spiked in the early days of lockdown.
Nursing homes battered by COVID-19 begin easing rules on visitors
The vaccination drive, improved conditions inside nursing homes, and relaxed federal guidelines have paved the way for the reunions at many nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
The vaccination drive, improved conditions inside nursing homes, and relaxed federal guidelines have paved the way for the reunions at many nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
DoorDash now delivers at-home COVID-19 test kits in several US cities
DoorDash said the program is rolling out in 12 U.S. markets with more cities being added in the coming months.
DoorDash said the program is rolling out in 12 U.S. markets with more cities being added in the coming months.
Growing evidence links COVID-19, hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo, researchers say
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Married 66 years, Florida husband and wife die minutes apart from COVID-19
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Coronavirus bounces VCU from NCAA Tournament; Oregon advances
VCU has been pulled from the NCAA Tournament because of COVID-19 protocols.
VCU has been pulled from the NCAA Tournament because of COVID-19 protocols.
Will there be a fourth stimulus check? What we found out
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
New program helps shift unemployed Georgians into allied health careers
Lawrenceville resident Mylyn Ho is focused on her new career as an ophthalmic assistant and already has a full-time job lined up with an optometrist after she graduates in April from Ocuprep --an Allied Health training program that combines virtual and socially distant in-person instruction.
Lawrenceville resident Mylyn Ho is focused on her new career as an ophthalmic assistant and already has a full-time job lined up with an optometrist after she graduates in April from Ocuprep --an Allied Health training program that combines virtual and socially distant in-person instruction.