COVID-19 test giveaway: How Biden plans to distribute 500M kits for free
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.
Fauci: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose too ‘premature’ to discuss
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s too soon to decide if Americans would need a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it’s too soon to decide if Americans would need a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Flight cancellations, surging COVID-19 cases mark a somber Christmas Day
The second COVID-19 Christmas is marked by surging infections in many countries, overwhelmed hospitals, canceled flights and curbed religious observances.
The second COVID-19 Christmas is marked by surging infections in many countries, overwhelmed hospitals, canceled flights and curbed religious observances.
COVID-19 cases continue surge on Christmas weekend in Georgia
On Dec. 24, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported 9,869 total confirmed cases, after reporting more than 10,000 positive cases the day prior. The seven-day rolling average of positive cases reached 6,184.9 cases per day, the highest since Sept. 16, 2021.
On Dec. 24, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported 9,869 total confirmed cases, after reporting more than 10,000 positive cases the day prior. The seven-day rolling average of positive cases reached 6,184.9 cases per day, the highest since Sept. 16, 2021.
Fox Theatre cancels, postpones shows for COVID concerns
The Fox Theatre announced several cancellations on Friday, citing COVID-19 breakthrough infections and health and safety concerns.
The Fox Theatre announced several cancellations on Friday, citing COVID-19 breakthrough infections and health and safety concerns.
Trouble in the air: Sky Harbor sees over 30 canceled flights on Christmas Eve
With a little over 30 cancelled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Christmas Eve, some travelers are feeling the troubles of air travel.
With a little over 30 cancelled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Christmas Eve, some travelers are feeling the troubles of air travel.
Average number of new COVID-19 cases in Georgia jump 70% in last week
Georgia has seen a 70% jump in the average number of new cases in the last week, state data shows.
Georgia has seen a 70% jump in the average number of new cases in the last week, state data shows.
South Africa to stop most contact tracing as 80% of population gain some immunity
COVID-19 safety measures like contact tracing and quarantining are, for the most part, coming to an end in South Africa.
COVID-19 safety measures like contact tracing and quarantining are, for the most part, coming to an end in South Africa.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Times Square New Years Eve ball drop being scaled back
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
DeKalb County urges residents to mask up, get vaccinated as cases rise, Christmas nears
DeKalb County has issued its CodeRED account to warn residents of the rise in COVID-19 cases in metro Atlanta.
DeKalb County has issued its CodeRED account to warn residents of the rise in COVID-19 cases in metro Atlanta.
Metro Atlanta restaurants close as COVID-19 cases among staff surge
The closures came during the busiest season for Atlanta area restaurants.
The closures came during the busiest season for Atlanta area restaurants.
Single-day COVID-19 cases in Georgia spike to 10,000 as omicron variant spreads
In the last seven days, there have been as many positive PCR tests reported in Georgia as in the previous 28 days, according to state data.
In the last seven days, there have been as many positive PCR tests reported in Georgia as in the previous 28 days, according to state data.
COVID-19 treatment pill: When will it be available, and where will it be available?
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA approves 2nd at-home treatment
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Michigan man who defied state pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
Cobb County issues declaration of emergency as omicron variant spreads
Cobb County has issued a declaration of emergency as COVID-19 cases begin to rise again.
Cobb County has issued a declaration of emergency as COVID-19 cases begin to rise again.
Cobb County Elementary School staff surprise 11-year-old battling an aggressive brain cancer
An 11-year-old Georgia girl battling aggressive brain cancer was surprised with a visit from staff at her old school.
An 11-year-old Georgia girl battling aggressive brain cancer was surprised with a visit from staff at her old school.
New COVID-19 cases in Georgia continue to spike as fears of a fifth wave strengthen
New COVID-19 cases continue to climb at a near exponential rate in Georgia, state reports.
New COVID-19 cases continue to climb at a near exponential rate in Georgia, state reports.
Drink touting health benefits from chlorophyll has little chlorophyll in it according to an independent lab
Her name is Azalea Blalock and we met her at her home pitching a product she sells called gkChlorophyll. The I-Team ordered a bottle of it from her Web Page. We went undercover to pick it up. She was happy to sing its praises.
Her name is Azalea Blalock and we met her at her home pitching a product she sells called gkChlorophyll. The I-Team ordered a bottle of it from her Web Page. We went undercover to pick it up. She was happy to sing its praises.