US support for vaccine mandates grows as COVID-19 anxiety rises, poll finds

A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.

EPA bans use of pesticide chlorpyrifos linked to health problems in kids

The EPA has banned the use on food crops of chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide that environmentalists say poses risks to children and farmworkers.

Spelman College professors cancel in-person classes over COVID-19 concerns

A group of professors at Spelman College say they won't teach in-person classes due to concerns about the HBCU's COVID-19 safety policies.

Beloved Gwinnett science teacher dies from COVID-19

Janet Bruce died one week ago, just two weeks after being checked into the hospital. She was just 50 years old.

Cobb County issues declaration of emergency as COVID-19 cases surge

The order cites "the dramatic increase in hospitalizations that has left the county ‘critically low’ on critical care beds, as well as noting the increase in positivity rates for the virus and low vaccination rates compared to elsewhere in the country."

Protesters rally outside Cobb County School Board meeting about masks

More than 100 people showed up at tonight's Cobb County School board meeting. At times those who wanted a mask mandate and those who don't want their children to be forced to wear a mask got into heated debates.

'Get vaccinated, wear a mask': Dr. Fauci answers your back-to-school questions

Students across Florida are returning to school as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations increase beyond last year’s levels. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to address the questions and concerns many of you have shared with us.

As CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated, some have questions

The CDC and many doctors' groups are urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But, expectant mothers say the decision about when to get their shots is complicated.

Kemp signs order freeing businesses from local COVID-19 ordinances

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday he has signed an executive order liberating businesses from local COVID-19 ordinances.

Georgia coronavirus surge leads to new local restrictions

Georgia’s surging coronavirus caseload is prompting new local restrictions amid ongoing opposition to mask and vaccine mandates by the governor.

Judge won’t dismiss parents' lawsuit over Florida governor's school mask-mandate ban

A Leon County judge on Thursday denied a motion from the state asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by parents, including several in Tampa Bay, that claims Gov. Ron DeSantis' order banning school mask mandates is unconstitutional.

COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids

The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.

Biden, first lady will get COVID-19 booster shots once eligible

President Joe Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots once they are available.