Mask requirement returns for Walmart, Publix employees
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Parents concerned after possible COVID-19 exposure at Cobb County back-to-school event
Officials say "several" families who attended back-to-school preview events just days before the school year started in Cobb County have now tested positive for the virus.
Officials say "several" families who attended back-to-school preview events just days before the school year started in Cobb County have now tested positive for the virus.
DeKalb County judge issues 60-day eviction moratorium
DeKalb County Judge Asha Jackson signed an emergency judicial order creating a countywide moratorium on evictions for 60 days, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium expiration.
DeKalb County Judge Asha Jackson signed an emergency judicial order creating a countywide moratorium on evictions for 60 days, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium expiration.
Oklahoma GOP criticized for likening vaccine mandates to Nazi persecution of Jews
The Oklahoma Republican Party faced fierce criticism for a Facebook post likening COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the persecution of Jewish people in Nazi Germany.
The Oklahoma Republican Party faced fierce criticism for a Facebook post likening COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the persecution of Jewish people in Nazi Germany.
History of vaccine mandates in the United States
As COVID-19 vaccination rates have stalled in the U.S. and talk of mandates spreads, here’s a look back at the history of vaccine mandates in the country and how the Supreme Court has routinely defended states’ rights to enforce them.
As COVID-19 vaccination rates have stalled in the U.S. and talk of mandates spreads, here’s a look back at the history of vaccine mandates in the country and how the Supreme Court has routinely defended states’ rights to enforce them.
As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead
The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.
Expiration of eviction moratorium thrusts US into housing crisis
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
Hundreds at Atlanta charter school quarantine days after school year begins
Drew Charter School identified the initial COVID-19 cases in three students and two staff members after testing roughly 1,900 students, faculty and staff to start the school year.
Drew Charter School identified the initial COVID-19 cases in three students and two staff members after testing roughly 1,900 students, faculty and staff to start the school year.
North Clayton High School to start virtually after COVID-19 outbreak
North Clayton High School officials said Saturday “a number of staff members” have to quarantine at the College Park School.
North Clayton High School officials said Saturday “a number of staff members” have to quarantine at the College Park School.
Lawsuit: Riverside County misspent COVID-19 relief funds
A lawsuit alleges the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department misspent more than $4.6 million in federal coronavirus relief funding.
A lawsuit alleges the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department misspent more than $4.6 million in federal coronavirus relief funding.
Two American travelers to Canada fined $16,000 each for fake vaccination documents
The Canadian government can fine individuals 5000 CAD a day for violations.
The Canadian government can fine individuals 5000 CAD a day for violations.
Unvaccinated US swimmer Michael Andrew goes maskless with reporters
Swimmer Michael Andrew, who is already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes Friday after swimming his final.
Swimmer Michael Andrew, who is already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes Friday after swimming his final.
Eviction moratorium to expire Saturday as House leaves for August recess
A nationwide eviction moratorium for renters is set to expire Saturday night, after the House of Representatives adjourned for August recess without passing an extension.
A nationwide eviction moratorium for renters is set to expire Saturday night, after the House of Representatives adjourned for August recess without passing an extension.
The impact of Atlanta's mayor's mask mandate on restaurants
The head of the state restaurant group says she was "shocked" to learn Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms had issued a mask policy for buildings, including private businesses.
The head of the state restaurant group says she was "shocked" to learn Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms had issued a mask policy for buildings, including private businesses.
Gwinnett County Public Schools parents protest over new masks requirement for students
Gwinnett County parents protested over the district's decision to require mask for students when classes start next week. The state's largest school district reversed its face mask policy -- just as the CDC issues new guidance for students and staff.
Gwinnett County parents protested over the district's decision to require mask for students when classes start next week. The state's largest school district reversed its face mask policy -- just as the CDC issues new guidance for students and staff.
Holmes Beach restaurant says business is booming since requiring diners to be vaccinated
Beach Bistro on Holmes Beach in Anna Maria Island now requires diners to be vaccinated, adding to its "aggressive" safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Beach Bistro on Holmes Beach in Anna Maria Island now requires diners to be vaccinated, adding to its "aggressive" safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Pentagon officials scramble to implement new vaccine mandates for military amid recent COVID-19 surge
Pentagon officials are scrambling to figure out how to implement the changes across the vast military population and determining which National Guard and Reserve troops would be affected by the orders.
Pentagon officials are scrambling to figure out how to implement the changes across the vast military population and determining which National Guard and Reserve troops would be affected by the orders.
State Sen. says Georgia can do more to get people vaccinated
A Georgia state senator believes leaders can do more to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Georgia state senator believes leaders can do more to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
New CDC study details cluster of breakthrough infections tied to July Fourth celebrations
The CDC released a new study Friday detailing how hundreds of vaccinated people became infected with the delta variant earlier this month along the Massachusetts coast. The outbreak helped trigger the CDC to issue new guidance urging fully vaccinated Americans in areas of high transmission to once again wear masks in indoor public settings.
The CDC released a new study Friday detailing how hundreds of vaccinated people became infected with the delta variant earlier this month along the Massachusetts coast. The outbreak helped trigger the CDC to issue new guidance urging fully vaccinated Americans in areas of high transmission to once again wear masks in indoor public settings.
Austin reportedly only has 16 ICU beds left due to COVID surge
“If we fail to come together as a community now, we jeopardize the lives of loved ones who might need critical care.”
“If we fail to come together as a community now, we jeopardize the lives of loved ones who might need critical care.”