Children's hospitals continue to see high numbers of young COVID-19 patients
More than 200,000 children are testing positive for COVID-19 each week in the US, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Across the country, pediatric hospitals are feeling the impact of the coronavirus.
More than 200,000 children are testing positive for COVID-19 each week in the US, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Across the country, pediatric hospitals are feeling the impact of the coronavirus.
Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus says he is cancer free
Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus revealed on social media on Wednesday that he is officially cancer free.
Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus revealed on social media on Wednesday that he is officially cancer free.
Federal judge rules South Carolina schools can require face masks
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
Health care workers face threats, violence over COVID-19 safety rules
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.
United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
More minorities getting COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
COVID-19 booster side effects similar to those after 2nd vaccine dose, CDC study finds
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
North Carolina hospital system fires 175 for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Decatur mandates COVID-19 vaccine for city employees
Effective immediately, city workers in Decatur are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees who still refuse to get vaccinated must submit to weekly testing.
Effective immediately, city workers in Decatur are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees who still refuse to get vaccinated must submit to weekly testing.
COVID-19-related assaults on hospital staff prompt panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly 200M US adults have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose, White House says
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Gwinnett County Public Schools testifies in lawsuit over mask mandate
Holly Terei took her 10-year-old daughter out of in-person learning in Gwinnett County Public Schools because she struggled while wearing a mask.
Holly Terei took her 10-year-old daughter out of in-person learning in Gwinnett County Public Schools because she struggled while wearing a mask.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
New CDC report sheds light on side effects of booster shots
Just over 22,000 of the first Americans in line for a third dose, many of them immunocompromised, shared information about their side effects after their third shot through their smartphones, as part of the CDC's v-safe vaccine safety surveillance system.
Just over 22,000 of the first Americans in line for a third dose, many of them immunocompromised, shared information about their side effects after their third shot through their smartphones, as part of the CDC's v-safe vaccine safety surveillance system.
COVID-19 vaccine drive offers $100 to each DeKalb County resident who gets shot
The county will be giving away a $100 prepaid debit for those who receive one of the free Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, or Pfizer vaccines during a drive at Stonecrest Mall.
The county will be giving away a $100 prepaid debit for those who receive one of the free Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, or Pfizer vaccines during a drive at Stonecrest Mall.
Griffin police officer dies from complications with COVID-19
Griffin police said Sgt. Todd Thomas died after he was hospitalized with COVID-19. The 52-year-old officer was planning his retirement in 2022.
Griffin police said Sgt. Todd Thomas died after he was hospitalized with COVID-19. The 52-year-old officer was planning his retirement in 2022.
DeKalb County eviction moratorium set to expire
DeKalb County officials are reviewing applications while there are still rental assistance funds available for landlords and renters as the eviction moratorium is set to expire.
DeKalb County officials are reviewing applications while there are still rental assistance funds available for landlords and renters as the eviction moratorium is set to expire.
Fake prescription pills containing fentanyl killing Americans at 'unprecedented rate,' DEA says
The DEA said fake prescription pills containing potentially lethal doses of fentanyl and methamphetamine are becoming increasingly more available.
The DEA said fake prescription pills containing potentially lethal doses of fentanyl and methamphetamine are becoming increasingly more available.
Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.