WHO to release report next week on origins of COVID-19
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
Are you one of 3 million Georgians now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine? Here's where to find it
There were selfies, Band-Aids and a steady stream of vaccine recipients in Doraville on Monday morning as about 420 people were scheduled to be vaccinated at a DeKalb Board of Health vaccination site, many newly eligible for the vaccine
There were selfies, Band-Aids and a steady stream of vaccine recipients in Doraville on Monday morning as about 420 people were scheduled to be vaccinated at a DeKalb Board of Health vaccination site, many newly eligible for the vaccine
Italy back to lockdown over Easter weekend amid surging COVID-19 cases
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
US prison guards refusing vaccines despite COVID-19
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
Wells Fargo, Chase criticized over timing of third stimulus check delivery
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Georgia seniors still struggling to get vaccine ahead of eligibility expansion
The mad scramble for a coveted COVID-19 vaccine is about to intensify, as anyone 55 years and up, plus people with underlying health conditions, can qualify this week.
The mad scramble for a coveted COVID-19 vaccine is about to intensify, as anyone 55 years and up, plus people with underlying health conditions, can qualify this week.
Pending stimulus check? Here's when your money could be released
Many Americans already see the money in their bank account but they are not able to access it because it is 'pending.'
Many Americans already see the money in their bank account but they are not able to access it because it is 'pending.'
Virus tolls similar despite governors’ contrasting actions
Though research has found that mask mandates and limits on group activities can help slow the spread of COVID-19, states with greater restrictions have not always fared better than those without them.
Though research has found that mask mandates and limits on group activities can help slow the spread of COVID-19, states with greater restrictions have not always fared better than those without them.
Kemp issues executive order easing, refining COVID-19 guidelines
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Friday that calls for a more uniform approach to COVID-19 safety protocols for several groups.
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Friday that calls for a more uniform approach to COVID-19 safety protocols for several groups.
COVID-19 causes the immune system to go rogue and harm the body, researchers say
Researchers have found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the immune system goes rogue and attacks one of its own key defenses instead of fighting the coronavirus.
Researchers have found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the immune system goes rogue and attacks one of its own key defenses instead of fighting the coronavirus.
Stimulus checks on the way: US Treasury confirms $1,400 payments could hit bank accounts this weekend
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Fulton County rental assistance program to pause new application starting Monday evening
Fulton County plans to temporarily close the application period for its emergency rental assistance program at the close of business on Monday.
Fulton County plans to temporarily close the application period for its emergency rental assistance program at the close of business on Monday.
COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
Parents could receive $3,600 child tax credit soon - here's what you need to know
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Georgia childcare industry expected to get a boost from COVID-19 relief bill
The Coronavirus relief bill that was signed by President Joe Biden on Monday will pump more than a billion dollars into things like daycares and programs for young children in the state.
The Coronavirus relief bill that was signed by President Joe Biden on Monday will pump more than a billion dollars into things like daycares and programs for young children in the state.
Risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death increases depending on body mass index, CDC says
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
More than 1,000 candles form cross to remember COVID-19 victims in Brazil
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
Clinics wait to vaccinate farmworkers: ‘Our hands are tied’
With Georgia’s sweet onion harvest approaching and COVID-19 vaccine arriving in increasing quantities from the federal government, migrant health centers around the state want to start vaccinating farmworkers. But there’s a catch.
With Georgia’s sweet onion harvest approaching and COVID-19 vaccine arriving in increasing quantities from the federal government, migrant health centers around the state want to start vaccinating farmworkers. But there’s a catch.