Judge blocks New York's medical worker vaccine mandate
Judge David Hurd in Utica has temporarily blocked the state of New York from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated.
Judge David Hurd in Utica has temporarily blocked the state of New York from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated.
FTC: Don't buy fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
Some people want the benefits of being vaccinated for COVID-19 without actually being vaccinated. And that, according to the FTC and other federal agencies, is against the law.
Some people want the benefits of being vaccinated for COVID-19 without actually being vaccinated. And that, according to the FTC and other federal agencies, is against the law.
1 in 500 Americans have died of COVID-19
One in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Johns Hopkins University.
One in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Johns Hopkins University.
2.8M register for health insurance during COVID-19 sign-up, Biden says
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
Douglas County offers $100 gift cards to residents at vaccination events
Douglas County is offering monetary incentives to people who book an appointment and receive a COVID-19 vaccine on Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 at the Douglas County Courthouse.
Douglas County is offering monetary incentives to people who book an appointment and receive a COVID-19 vaccine on Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 at the Douglas County Courthouse.
Nearly all gorillas at Atlanta’s zoo test positive for COVID
Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.
Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.
Cobb County has new benefit for vaccinated employees
Cobb County has a new emergency leave policy for county workers who have been vaccinated.
Cobb County has a new emergency leave policy for county workers who have been vaccinated.
Marietta City Schools implement 'test and stay' protocol
"Test and Stay" protocol began Monday for Marietta City Schools. The option allows asymptomatic students and staff who have been notified as "close contacts" to attend school each day after a negative rapid antigen test administered by the school district.
"Test and Stay" protocol began Monday for Marietta City Schools. The option allows asymptomatic students and staff who have been notified as "close contacts" to attend school each day after a negative rapid antigen test administered by the school district.
Whirlpool offers employees $1,000 to get COVID-19 vaccine
The appliance company increased the incentive to $1,000, hoping to further encourage any employees who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The appliance company increased the incentive to $1,000, hoping to further encourage any employees who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
‘In crisis’: North Dakota hospital seeking 300 nurses amid COVID-19 surge
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Decatur schools mandate COVID-19 vaccines for staff, no decision yet for students
City Schools of Decatur staff will soon be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The district said it is still discussing the possibility of implementing similar a measure for eligibles students, but those plans are still in the discussion phase.
City Schools of Decatur staff will soon be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The district said it is still discussing the possibility of implementing similar a measure for eligibles students, but those plans are still in the discussion phase.
Epidemiologist: Georgia COVID risk high despite case decline
The number of COVID-19 cases in Georgia remains high despite a recent decline and still creates a significant risk the disease could spread through communities, state epidemiologist Cherie Drenzek said Tuesday.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Georgia remains high despite a recent decline and still creates a significant risk the disease could spread through communities, state epidemiologist Cherie Drenzek said Tuesday.
3 medical boards support action against doctors who spread COVID-19 misinformation
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in its July statement that any physicians who create and spread false information about COVID-19 are subject to suspension or having their medical licenses revoked.
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in its July statement that any physicians who create and spread false information about COVID-19 are subject to suspension or having their medical licenses revoked.
Are COVID-19 booster shots needed now? FDA will decide Friday
Next week Americans could begin rolling up their sleeves for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccines, if the FDA and a vaccine advisory panel greenlight the Biden Administration's booster plan. But are the extra doses really needed now?
Next week Americans could begin rolling up their sleeves for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccines, if the FDA and a vaccine advisory panel greenlight the Biden Administration's booster plan. But are the extra doses really needed now?
Wisconsin, Virginia report measles cases among Afghan refugees
Six people who recently traveled to the United States, housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and in Virginia, after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles.
Six people who recently traveled to the United States, housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and in Virginia, after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles.
Rising COVID-19 cases, deaths wipe out months of pandemic progress
COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.
COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.
Pediatric COVID-19 cases ‘exponentially’ increased over summer, AAP says
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Amazon eyes 125K more hires, $18+ per hour average salary
Amazon wants to hire 125,000 delivery and warehouse workers and said Tuesday that it is paying new hires an average of $18 an hour in a tight job market as more people shop online.
Amazon wants to hire 125,000 delivery and warehouse workers and said Tuesday that it is paying new hires an average of $18 an hour in a tight job market as more people shop online.
SoCal nurse, husband leave behind 5 kids, including newborn, after dying of COVID-19
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
Comedian Jim Breuer cancels shows at venues requiring vaccinations, calls policies 'segregation'
"Due to the segregation of them forcing people to show up with vaccinations, prove you're vaccinated, to prove that you've had a shot -- I am absolutely not doing those shows," Breuer said.
"Due to the segregation of them forcing people to show up with vaccinations, prove you're vaccinated, to prove that you've had a shot -- I am absolutely not doing those shows," Breuer said.