20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
Dragon Con to require proof of vaccination or negative test to attend
The organizers of Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, announced this week it will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test before being allowed to enter the convention.
The organizers of Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, announced this week it will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test before being allowed to enter the convention.
COVID-19 surge: Tennessee National Guard deploys over 550 soldiers to assist hospitals
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
Masks to be required again in all Cobb County facilities, public meetings
Cobb County said on Tuesday it will require masks be worn inside all county facilities.
Cobb County said on Tuesday it will require masks be worn inside all county facilities.
Georgia surpasses 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases
Georgia reached a grim milestone in its fight against COVID-19 on Tuesday. The state surpassed its one millionth confirmed case of the virus.
Georgia reached a grim milestone in its fight against COVID-19 on Tuesday. The state surpassed its one millionth confirmed case of the virus.
Border Patrol seizes over 3,800 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in August
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots likely to be recommended at 8 months
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
Texas requests five mortuary trailers as COVID continues to surge
The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them
The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them
Surge in new COVID-19 cases amid delta spread 'going very steeply upward'
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
Family asks Cincinnati Zoo to name newborn sloth after their late 1-year-old son
A family wants the Cincinnati Zoo to name its newborn sloth after their late son who died earlier this year and adored his sloth stuffed animal.
A family wants the Cincinnati Zoo to name its newborn sloth after their late son who died earlier this year and adored his sloth stuffed animal.
COVID-19 outbreaks close schools in 3 small Texas districts
Three small Texas school districts have shut down because of so many cases of COVID-19 this week.
Three small Texas school districts have shut down because of so many cases of COVID-19 this week.
New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
Vaccine boosters will be recommended for all U.S. residents
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.
Hundreds of doctors sign letter to Cobb County school leaders
A letter signed by 240 physicians has been sent to Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale and board members.
A letter signed by 240 physicians has been sent to Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale and board members.
Kemp vows more funding for Georgia hospitals to fight COVID-19
Gov. Brian Kemp once again urged all Georgians to talk to the doctors, pharmacists, health care providers, and even their pastors to make the decision to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as new cases and hospitalizations continue to spike.
Gov. Brian Kemp once again urged all Georgians to talk to the doctors, pharmacists, health care providers, and even their pastors to make the decision to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as new cases and hospitalizations continue to spike.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
Sources: US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country
College students concerned about rise in COVID-19 cases as they head back to campus
COVID-19 cases are on the rise as college students head back to campus. Wellstar Health officials have some advice for keeping students safe.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise as college students head back to campus. Wellstar Health officials have some advice for keeping students safe.
Georgia trails most of the country in nursing home staff vaccinations
Over 160 nursing homes across Georgia have less than half the staff vaccinated, even though workers qualified for the shots eight months ago. Georgia ranks 45th in the country in that category.
Over 160 nursing homes across Georgia have less than half the staff vaccinated, even though workers qualified for the shots eight months ago. Georgia ranks 45th in the country in that category.