RSV cases on the rise as COVID-19 restrictions ease, NIH says
NIH says respiratory syncytial virus is usually more common in the fall, winter and spring. But infections increased over the summer as states eased up COVID-19 restrictions.
NIH says respiratory syncytial virus is usually more common in the fall, winter and spring. But infections increased over the summer as states eased up COVID-19 restrictions.
Idaho hospitals rationing health care amid COVID-19 surge
The move came as the state's confirmed coronavirus cases skyrocketed in recent weeks. Idaho has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S.
The move came as the state's confirmed coronavirus cases skyrocketed in recent weeks. Idaho has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S.
Cobb health board recommends schools follow CDC guidance on masks
A Cobb County health board responsible for advising school safety is recommending Cobb County schools mandate masks.
A Cobb County health board responsible for advising school safety is recommending Cobb County schools mandate masks.
American Airlines ends COVID leave for unvaccinated workers
American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19
American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19
Ivermectin poisoning calls have increased 163%, poison control centers report
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
Labor Day travel, gatherings may fuel Delta surge. Here is who should get tested.
If you flew or a went to a Labor Day gathering over the weekend, you may want to get tested for COVID-19. One microbiologist explains why.
If you flew or a went to a Labor Day gathering over the weekend, you may want to get tested for COVID-19. One microbiologist explains why.
Newnan officer’s patrol car now a memorial outside his department
The patrol car for a Newnan policeman who died of COVID-19 has been posted outside his department to allow the public to show their support for him and his family.
The patrol car for a Newnan policeman who died of COVID-19 has been posted outside his department to allow the public to show their support for him and his family.
Potential COVID-19 vaccine side effects are more common in actual infection
A recent study found that potential side effects from COVID-19 vaccines that many use as an excuse to remain unvaccinated are actually far more common and severe in those who opt not to get the shot and wind up with an actual COVID-19 infection instead.
A recent study found that potential side effects from COVID-19 vaccines that many use as an excuse to remain unvaccinated are actually far more common and severe in those who opt not to get the shot and wind up with an actual COVID-19 infection instead.
US COVID-19 cases nearly 4 times higher Labor Day weekend compared to 2020
Oxford University said the U.S. has seen nearly four times as many COVID-19 cases compared to Labor Day 2020. Deaths were also nearly twice as high compared to a year ago, according to the same chart.
Oxford University said the U.S. has seen nearly four times as many COVID-19 cases compared to Labor Day 2020. Deaths were also nearly twice as high compared to a year ago, according to the same chart.
US surpasses 40M recorded COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic
More than 40 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the start of the global pandemic, and more than 646,000 have died.
More than 40 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the start of the global pandemic, and more than 646,000 have died.
Judge rules Ohio hospital can’t be forced to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
Fully vaccinated people half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19, study suggests
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
COVID-19 variant mu detected in 49 states
The mu variant was recently added to the World Health Organization's 'variants of interest' list and has been detected in 49 states and 42 countries.
The mu variant was recently added to the World Health Organization's 'variants of interest' list and has been detected in 49 states and 42 countries.
Shorter University assistant coach dies of COVID-19 complications
Shorter University Assistant Coach Ryan Dupree died suddenly from COVID-19 complications. He was just 24 years old.
Shorter University Assistant Coach Ryan Dupree died suddenly from COVID-19 complications. He was just 24 years old.
Atlanta Public Schools begin mandatory COVID-19 testing for staff
Beginning Tuesday, all Atlanta Public School teachers, staff members, bus drivers, and more will undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19.
Beginning Tuesday, all Atlanta Public School teachers, staff members, bus drivers, and more will undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19.
Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
Alabama ICU patients outnumber available beds, hospital association says
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
Seagoville mom of three dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth
Krystal Blackwell started feeling COVID-19 symptoms about two weeks ago. She now leaves behind two sons and a newborn baby girl, who is just a week old.
Krystal Blackwell started feeling COVID-19 symptoms about two weeks ago. She now leaves behind two sons and a newborn baby girl, who is just a week old.
Monroe detective dies of COVID-19, police department says
The department wrote on its Facebook page that Detective Tracey Conroy died after testing positive for COVID-19.
The department wrote on its Facebook page that Detective Tracey Conroy died after testing positive for COVID-19.
A summer that once promised ‘independence’ from COVID-19 wraps up in despair
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.