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.
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.
State Department spokesman Ned Price announced on Monday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
Diet rich in dairy may be linked to lower risk of heart disease: report
Swedish study examined dairy fat intake by more than 4,000 adults
Swedish study examined dairy fat intake by more than 4,000 adults
‘Please do the right thing’: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot on camera Monday
President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.
President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.
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.
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.
Officials say a nationwide surge of counterfeit prescription pills are killing Americans at an "unprecedented rate." Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be deadly.
Nothing tastes good, nothing smells good for Benicia baker with 'long-haul' COVID symptoms
For Benicia baker Hanalee Pervan, nothing smells good, nothing tastes good even though she recovered from COVID back in January.
For Benicia baker Hanalee Pervan, nothing smells good, nothing tastes good even though she recovered from COVID back in January.
WHO to revive probe into COVID-19 origins, officials warn time is running out
The WHO is developing a new team of about 20 scientists tasked with uncovering the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report.
The WHO is developing a new team of about 20 scientists tasked with uncovering the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report.
Salmonella: CDC investigating outbreak linked to unknown food source
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
Georgia to begin giving out Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots
Starting Monday, anyone eligible can receive a COVID-19 booster shot throughout Georgia.
Starting Monday, anyone eligible can receive a COVID-19 booster shot throughout Georgia.
Pfizer-BioNTech to submit children COVID-19 vaccine data in ‘days’ for approval
Pfizer-BioNTech hopes younger children could soon get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer-BioNTech hopes younger children could soon get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
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.
Federal and state health authorities said current supply and steady production of more doses can easily accommodate those seeking boosters or initial vaccination.
COVID-19 booster shots: Who is eligible, where to find providers in Georgia
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated recommendations of who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot. The Department of Public Health has information on where to get them. The CDC provided some context on why only one vaccine has been approved so far.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated recommendations of who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot. The Department of Public Health has information on where to get them. The CDC provided some context on why only one vaccine has been approved so far.
Georgia sees spike in new ‘Obamacare’ sign ups
Between February 15 and August 15, a little more than 147,000 people in the state selected an Affordable Care Act health plan, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Between February 15 and August 15, a little more than 147,000 people in the state selected an Affordable Care Act health plan, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Gwinnett County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19, delaying court dates
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office said several court cases were postponed Friday after inmates tested positive for COVID-19.
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office said several court cases were postponed Friday after inmates tested positive for COVID-19.
Crowded ICUs force hospitals to face decisions to postpone non-emergency surgeries
Hospitals in Georgia are diverting some resources from other departments to accommodate their patients in COVID ICU, and that means postponing non-elective surgeries.
Hospitals in Georgia are diverting some resources from other departments to accommodate their patients in COVID ICU, and that means postponing non-elective surgeries.
African leaders call out UN member states over inequities of global COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The inequity of COVID-19 vaccine distribution came into sharp focus Thursday as many of the African countries whose populations have little to no access to the life-saving shots stepped to the podium to speak at the U.N.’s annual meeting of world leaders.
The inequity of COVID-19 vaccine distribution came into sharp focus Thursday as many of the African countries whose populations have little to no access to the life-saving shots stepped to the podium to speak at the U.N.’s annual meeting of world leaders.
Many families face food challenges amid COVID-19 pandemic, poll shows
Many Americans struggling to feed their families over the past pandemic year say they have had difficulty figuring out how to get help and had trouble finding healthy foods they can afford.
Many Americans struggling to feed their families over the past pandemic year say they have had difficulty figuring out how to get help and had trouble finding healthy foods they can afford.
Where can I get the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot?
The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.