Decatur woman dies of COVID-19 complications before meeting newborn son

A 27-year-old Avondale Estates mother is dead from coronavirus complications and her husband said she never had the chance to meet her newborn baby.

Hospitals, nursing homes brace for staff shortages as state COVID-19 vaccine deadlines loom

Hospitals and nursing homes around the country are bracing for worsening staff shortages as state deadlines arrive for health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

US males lost 2.2 years of life on average to COVID-19, study says

American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.

Georgians begin lining up for COVID-19 booster shots, but many remain unvaccinated

The Georgia Department of Public Health says the state has enough Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to offer booster shots to anyone who is eligible. Yet, finding takers has been a little challenging at one Decatur vaccination site.

CDC: Child infected by deadly brain-eating amoeba at Arlington splash pad

A brain-eating amoeba killed a child in Tarrant County, and investigators say it was likely contracted at one of Arlington's splash pads.

Sexual assault could lead to brain disorders, study suggests

Researchers followed dozens of women who suffered trauma such as sexual assault and found they could be at risk for stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.

Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed

Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.

State Department spokesman reveals COVID-19 diagnosis

State Department spokesman Ned Price announced on Monday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.

2 hosts of 'The View' say COVID-19 tests were false positives

The two co-hosts of “The View” who were abruptly pulled off the air last week before a planned interview with Vice President Kamala Harris say their tests were false positives.

DEA warns Georgians of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, meth

Officials say a nationwide surge of counterfeit prescription pills are killing Americans at an "unprecedented rate." Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be deadly.

Hernando County firefighter dies from COVID-19 complications

David Hackett, 44, died from complications of COVID-19 on Saturday evening, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services. 

US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, children, health officials say

Federal and state health authorities said current supply and steady production of more doses can easily accommodate those seeking boosters or initial vaccination.