COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Georgia woman gets prison time for COVID relief fraud
Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Hunter VanPelt of Roswell submitted six false loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program from April to June 2020. She allegedly requested a total of more than $7.9 million and received more than $6 million.
Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Hunter VanPelt of Roswell submitted six false loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program from April to June 2020. She allegedly requested a total of more than $7.9 million and received more than $6 million.
Members of lead Rose Parade band test positive for COVID-19
Members of a 410-person Alabama high school marching band that led off this year’s Tournament of Roses Parade with “Yankee Doodle Dandy” have tested positive for COVID-19 since returning home from California.
Members of a 410-person Alabama high school marching band that led off this year’s Tournament of Roses Parade with “Yankee Doodle Dandy” have tested positive for COVID-19 since returning home from California.
How soon can you get vaccinated after having COVID-19? Here's what health experts say
People recently infected with COVID-19 may be curious when it's safe and effective for them to get a vaccine or possibly a booster dose. Here are public health officials' responses to common questions.
People recently infected with COVID-19 may be curious when it's safe and effective for them to get a vaccine or possibly a booster dose. Here are public health officials' responses to common questions.
Georgia COVID-19 mega-testing sites: Where to go and hours of operation
The Georgia Department of Public Health announced two large COVID-19 testing sites have opened in Cobb County and DeKalb County.
The Georgia Department of Public Health announced two large COVID-19 testing sites have opened in Cobb County and DeKalb County.
Officials warn of scams as demand for COVID-19 testing continues
As the demand for COVID-19 testing in Georgia continues to be high, officials are warning people about scams.
As the demand for COVID-19 testing in Georgia continues to be high, officials are warning people about scams.
Georgia Pre-K teachers to get 2 more $1,000 bonuses
Georgia's prekindergarten and child care teachers will get two more rounds of $1,000 bonuses paid from federal coronavirus aid - one early this year and another in June.
Georgia's prekindergarten and child care teachers will get two more rounds of $1,000 bonuses paid from federal coronavirus aid - one early this year and another in June.
MARTA cancels job fair, still seeks to hire hundreds offering signing bonuses
MARTA is experiencing a worker shortage and they're ready to make some new hires.
MARTA is experiencing a worker shortage and they're ready to make some new hires.
Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
Omicron surge: Union leader says city workers with COVID-19 getting called back early
Pagnotta told FOX 5, and the city confirms, more than one dozen communication staffers are sidelined right now because of positive COVID-19 tests.
Pagnotta told FOX 5, and the city confirms, more than one dozen communication staffers are sidelined right now because of positive COVID-19 tests.
As COVID-19 cases surge, so do children's hospitalizations
A record number of children are being hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. The head of the CDC says the highly-contagious omicron variant may be driving the surge in hospitalizations, but there are no signs the variant is causing more severe disease in kids.
A record number of children are being hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. The head of the CDC says the highly-contagious omicron variant may be driving the surge in hospitalizations, but there are no signs the variant is causing more severe disease in kids.
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
NY plans COVID-19 booster mandate for healthcare workers
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
December 2021 jobs report: US employers add 199K jobs, unemployment falls to 3.9%
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
'Links of Love' donates 2 tons of food to hungry Atlantans
The pandemic has exposed a lot about food insecurity in America. In Georgia, at least 13 percent of people have to choose between buying food and paying bills.
The pandemic has exposed a lot about food insecurity in America. In Georgia, at least 13 percent of people have to choose between buying food and paying bills.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Omicron surge: Walmart closes stores in metro Atlanta for deep cleaning
Several Walmart stores in metro Atlanta are temporarily closing because of high cases of COVID-19.
Several Walmart stores in metro Atlanta are temporarily closing because of high cases of COVID-19.
Only a 30 minute wait for a COVID-19 test: Brookhaven partners with testing site
We've all seen, heard or experienced the long lines at COVID testing sites around the area. One site has managed to cut the wait time to under an hour thanks to a strong partnership with the city of Brookhaven.
We've all seen, heard or experienced the long lines at COVID testing sites around the area. One site has managed to cut the wait time to under an hour thanks to a strong partnership with the city of Brookhaven.