Metro Atlanta hospitals try to cope with surge in COVID-19 patients
Hospitals in southern Georgia were hit first by this fourth wave of the pandemic. Now, now Metro Atlanta hospitals are under increasing pressure.
Hospitals in southern Georgia were hit first by this fourth wave of the pandemic. Now, now Metro Atlanta hospitals are under increasing pressure.
DeKalb County to lift its moratorium on disconnecting water service
DeKalb County announced it will end its five-year-old water disconnection moratorium beginning Sept. 1.
DeKalb County announced it will end its five-year-old water disconnection moratorium beginning Sept. 1.
Pfizer-BioNTech seeks FDA approval for third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
Abbott adds vaccine mandate ban to Special Session agenda
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
COVID-19 forces 9 Clayton County schools to switch to virtual learning
COVID-19 cases forced at least two weeks of virtual learning at eight Clayton County Schools, including Lovejoy High School.
COVID-19 cases forced at least two weeks of virtual learning at eight Clayton County Schools, including Lovejoy High School.
COVID-19 origins report: Unclassified version of US review expected within 'days'
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
Georgia labor commissioner shares strategies for businesses to attract workers
Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler met with members of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday on the Georgia Tech campus to discuss developments in the workforce and economy, including how to attract workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler met with members of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday on the Georgia Tech campus to discuss developments in the workforce and economy, including how to attract workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rutgers football player to transfer over school's COVID-19 vaccine requirement
A Rutgers University defensive back will be entering the transfer portal over the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
A Rutgers University defensive back will be entering the transfer portal over the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Atlanta Pride cancels 2021 in-person festival over COVID-19 concerns
Atlanta Pride is canceling all in-person festivities for the second year in a row due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Atlanta Pride is canceling all in-person festivities for the second year in a row due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Moderna requests FDA grant priority review to its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.
Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.
COVID-19 delta variant races through entire Oakland household, killing father and sending mother to ICU
An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats sickens dozens: CDC
Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats have been reported in 17 states, sickening dozens and hospitalizing at least 12 people, the CDC said.
Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats have been reported in 17 states, sickening dozens and hospitalizing at least 12 people, the CDC said.
US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Krispy Kreme sweetens deal by offering another free doughnut to vaccinated customers
Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.
Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
City Schools of Decatur considers COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff, students
The City Schools of Decatur says they are considering requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff members.
The City Schools of Decatur says they are considering requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff members.
Marietta City Schools sets up COVID-19 testing site
As COVID spreads through classrooms, one school district is offering free COVID testing. Marietta City Schools began testing students, staff and their families this week.
As COVID spreads through classrooms, one school district is offering free COVID testing. Marietta City Schools began testing students, staff and their families this week.
Parent of 12-year-old in ICU urges Polk County to take up mask mandates
The debate over masks mandates in schools was reignited Tuesday night at the Polk County school board meeting. The issue wasn't on the agenda, but parents on both sides of the issue still had a lot to say, including the father of a 12-year-old boy who is in the ICU battling COVID-19.
The debate over masks mandates in schools was reignited Tuesday night at the Polk County school board meeting. The issue wasn't on the agenda, but parents on both sides of the issue still had a lot to say, including the father of a 12-year-old boy who is in the ICU battling COVID-19.
Cobb County Schools asks parents about optional COVID-19 testing at school
In recent days, metro Atlanta schools have reported 13,000 COVID-19 cases and as of last week, Cobb County alone reported close to 1,800 cases in their schools.
In recent days, metro Atlanta schools have reported 13,000 COVID-19 cases and as of last week, Cobb County alone reported close to 1,800 cases in their schools.