Air quality briefly improved amid 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, UN says
The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.
The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.
Carroll County deputy dies after being hospitalized with COVID-19
Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy Jody Smith died Friday after he was hospitalized for two weeks with complications from COVID-19, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.
Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy Jody Smith died Friday after he was hospitalized for two weeks with complications from COVID-19, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.
CDC: US states with high vaccination rates protecting children from hospitalization
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
COVID-19 surge: Idaho hospitals buckling amid another wave of sick patients
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
Moderna COVID-19 booster shot may not be approved by Sept. 20
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
Millions of jobless face losing benefits as federal aid set to expire
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
After COVID-19 puts him in ICU, Minnesota man says skipping vaccine is his life's 'biggest regret'
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Newnan police officer passes away from COVID-19 complications, chief says
Officer Frankie Gutierrez passed away from complications of COVID-19, according to Newnan Chief of Police Brent Blankenship.
Officer Frankie Gutierrez passed away from complications of COVID-19, according to Newnan Chief of Police Brent Blankenship.
Anonymous donor helps local family bring mother of 2 back to Texas after she passed away from COVID-19
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
US hospitals hit by staffing crisis amid COVID-19 surge
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nurse staffing crisis that is forcing many U.S. hospitals to pay top dollar to get the help they need to handle the crush of patients this summer.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nurse staffing crisis that is forcing many U.S. hospitals to pay top dollar to get the help they need to handle the crush of patients this summer.
Ivermectin for COVID-19: American Medical Association tells doctors to stop prescribing
As demand for unproven COVID-19 treatment surges, Georgia Poison Center says it is fielding increasing calls about the anti-parasite drug ivermectin.
As demand for unproven COVID-19 treatment surges, Georgia Poison Center says it is fielding increasing calls about the anti-parasite drug ivermectin.
Data shows Florida’s latest COVID surge is the deadliest yet
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
DeKalb County elementary school closes for 10 days after rise in COVID-19 cases
A DeKalb County elementary school is shutting down in-person classes for 10 days after over a dozen students tested positive for COVID-19. More than 90 other students and 13 staff members have been quarantined.
A DeKalb County elementary school is shutting down in-person classes for 10 days after over a dozen students tested positive for COVID-19. More than 90 other students and 13 staff members have been quarantined.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers are '100-percent vaccinated' against COVID-19, head coach Bruce Arians says
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are "100-percent vaccinated" against COVID-19, head coach Bruce Arians said Thursday.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are "100-percent vaccinated" against COVID-19, head coach Bruce Arians said Thursday.
Two children, including newborn, die of COVID-19 at north Florida hospital
Doctors at a Jacksonville hospital said a two-week-old baby was one of two children to die of COVID-19 complications this week.
Doctors at a Jacksonville hospital said a two-week-old baby was one of two children to die of COVID-19 complications this week.
Daytona Beach police officer passes away from COVID-19, officials say
Police said that Officer Adam Webb lost his battle at 11:29 a.m. on Wednesday with his wife by his side.
Police said that Officer Adam Webb lost his battle at 11:29 a.m. on Wednesday with his wife by his side.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.