Georgia National Guard called to front lines in fight against COVID-19

Georgia National Guard called to front lines in fight against COVID-19

Hundreds of members of the Georgia National Guard have been deployed to hospitals across the state to help with the surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations.

Hundreds of members of the Georgia National Guard have been deployed to hospitals across the state to help with the surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations.

The US is distributing free N95 masks. Here's how to use one and when to toss it.

The US is distributing free N95 masks. Here's how to use one and when to toss it.

At Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Dr. Neil Winawer has spent much of the past two years wearing an N95 respirator at work. We asked him for some advice on how to use the masks, how to take care of them, and when to toss them out.

At Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Dr. Neil Winawer has spent much of the past two years wearing an N95 respirator at work. We asked him for some advice on how to use the masks, how to take care of them, and when to toss them out.

COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds

COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.

COVID-19 vaccines do not affect the chances of having a child, NIH says

COVID-19 vaccines do not affect the chances of having a child, NIH says

There’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. But getting the actual coronavirus may impact male fertility.

There’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. But getting the actual coronavirus may impact male fertility.

Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show

Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show

Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus

COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus

The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.

The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.

New COVID-19 testing site opens in Sandy Springs

New COVID-19 testing site opens in Sandy Springs

The Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency has opened a new drive-thru site in Sandy Springs.

The Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency has opened a new drive-thru site in Sandy Springs.

Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors

Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors

During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.

During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.

'Like witnessing a miracle': Georgia woman gives birth after nearly 5-month battle with COVID-19

'Like witnessing a miracle': Georgia woman gives birth after nearly 5-month battle with COVID-19

Sheenah Berry didn't think she needed the COVID-19 vaccine until she got pregnant. Then, before she could get her shots, the Rex, Georgia woman caught the coronavirus that would hospitalize her for more than 4 months.

Sheenah Berry didn't think she needed the COVID-19 vaccine until she got pregnant. Then, before she could get her shots, the Rex, Georgia woman caught the coronavirus that would hospitalize her for more than 4 months.

COVID-19 smell and taste loss may have genetic link, study suggests

COVID-19 smell and taste loss may have genetic link, study suggests

Researchers are trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of taste and smell, and a new study suggests it may be because of a genetic link.

Researchers are trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of taste and smell, and a new study suggests it may be because of a genetic link.

CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge

CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge

N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.

N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.