COVID-19 booster vaccine: FDA approves 3rd shot for immunocompromised

COVID-19 booster vaccine: FDA approves 3rd shot for immunocompromised

The FDA has authorized use of a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, the agency announced late Thursday.

The FDA has authorized use of a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, the agency announced late Thursday.

COVID-19 surge: States that showed progress now seeing waves of new cases

COVID-19 surge: States that showed progress now seeing waves of new cases

The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.

The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.

As Georgia COVID-19 cases surge, health officials ramp up testing

As Georgia COVID-19 cases surge, health officials ramp up testing

As COVID-19 hospitalizations surge, Georgia health officials are ramping up testing again, and asking people not to turn to crowded ER's for testing.

As COVID-19 hospitalizations surge, Georgia health officials are ramping up testing again, and asking people not to turn to crowded ER's for testing.

CDC: More than 90% of US counties have ‘substantial or high’ COVID-19 transmission

CDC: More than 90% of US counties have ‘substantial or high’ COVID-19 transmission

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.

'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students

'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students

A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.

A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.

HHS orders COVID-19 vaccine for health workers, VA expands mandate

HHS orders COVID-19 vaccine for health workers, VA expands mandate

The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.

The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.

Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients

Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients

A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.

A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.

Four Georgia districts stop in-person classes due to COVID

Four Georgia districts stop in-person classes due to COVID

Four tiny Georgia public school districts have temporarily shut down in-person instruction within days of starting school, saying high COVID-19 case counts among students and staff makes it unsafe to continue.

Four tiny Georgia public school districts have temporarily shut down in-person instruction within days of starting school, saying high COVID-19 case counts among students and staff makes it unsafe to continue.

Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees

Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees

Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.

Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.

All 5th graders at a Cobb elementary school sent home, parents want action

All 5th graders at a Cobb elementary school sent home, parents want action

All 5th graders at a Cobb County elementary school were sent home Wednesday. They will all have to learn virtually for the next 10 days because of high COVID numbers.

All 5th graders at a Cobb County elementary school were sent home Wednesday. They will all have to learn virtually for the next 10 days because of high COVID numbers.

School districts defy GOP leaders banning mask mandates

School districts defy GOP leaders banning mask mandates

The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.

The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.

Grady Health System begins rolling out COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Grady Health System begins rolling out COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Grady Health System said a majority of its employees will be required to have had a COVID-19 vaccine by October. The health care provider began rolling out its mandate this week.

Grady Health System said a majority of its employees will be required to have had a COVID-19 vaccine by October. The health care provider began rolling out its mandate this week.

McDonald’s to require COVID-19 vaccines for all US-based staff

McDonald’s to require COVID-19 vaccines for all US-based staff

“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.

“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.