South African president tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Green Monday will have holiday shoppers racing against shipping deadlines
Holiday shopping on Green Monday this year may not guarantee your gift still comes on time, given widespread supply chain issues and the fact that some shipping deadlines have already passed.
Holiday shopping on Green Monday this year may not guarantee your gift still comes on time, given widespread supply chain issues and the fact that some shipping deadlines have already passed.
Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.
Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.
Community rallies around little girl diagnosed with a rare brain tumor
Two-year-old Bella was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in October.
Two-year-old Bella was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in October.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court throws out mask mandate for schools
Pennsylvania schoolchildren may soon be attending classes unmasked under a state Supreme Court ruling Friday that threw out the Wolf administration's statewide mandate that face coverings be worn inside K-12 school buildings.
Pennsylvania schoolchildren may soon be attending classes unmasked under a state Supreme Court ruling Friday that threw out the Wolf administration's statewide mandate that face coverings be worn inside K-12 school buildings.
New York indoor mask mandate for places without vaccine requirement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
Junior's Cheesecake owner on cream cheese shortage: Demand has increased amid labor crisis
4 million pounds of cream cheese are used annually to make their signature dessert
4 million pounds of cream cheese are used annually to make their signature dessert
Scientists seek COVID-19 origin nearly 2 years into pandemic
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery.
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery.
Gwinnett County offers $100 gifts card incentive for weekend COVID vaccine event
From Friday, Dec. 10 to Sunday Dec. 12, residents ages 5 and up who receive a vaccine or booster will receive a $100 Visa gift card while supplies last.
From Friday, Dec. 10 to Sunday Dec. 12, residents ages 5 and up who receive a vaccine or booster will receive a $100 Visa gift card while supplies last.
In US, more than 200 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Atlanta Public Schools hopes to lift mask mandate in February
The APS board decided in a vote Monday that they would consider lifting the mask mandate if the data and science would allow it.
The APS board decided in a vote Monday that they would consider lifting the mask mandate if the data and science would allow it.
WHO warns omicron variant fears may set off hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines
The World Health Organization has expressed concerns that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines.
The World Health Organization has expressed concerns that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines.
Third Georgia case of COVID-19 omicron variant confirmed, health officials say
A third confirmed case of the omicron variant has been found in a Georgia resident, the department of health said Thursday.
A third confirmed case of the omicron variant has been found in a Georgia resident, the department of health said Thursday.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID booster, 3rd dose available for 16 and 17 years olds
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
Pfizer COVID booster: FDA expands extra dose to people as young as age 16
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
New Zealand plans to implement lifetime ban on cigarettes for youth
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
Wisconsin requests federal help for staff-strapped hospitals
Wisconsin's top health official said Wednesday that 270 health care facilities have requested staffing help and the state has asked for medical reserve teams from the federal government to provide relief for long term care facilities facing worker shortages.
Wisconsin's top health official said Wednesday that 270 health care facilities have requested staffing help and the state has asked for medical reserve teams from the federal government to provide relief for long term care facilities facing worker shortages.
South Fulton officers help woman who told them she wanted to end her life
Body cam video shows South Fulton police officers helping a woman in a mental health crisis from harming herself.
Body cam video shows South Fulton police officers helping a woman in a mental health crisis from harming herself.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What if your child gets the wrong dose?
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.