Atlanta Public Schools staff to get tested twice weekly for COVID-19
Atlanta Public Schools said it will start testing all staff members twice a week for COVID-19 starting Sept. 7.
Atlanta Public Schools said it will start testing all staff members twice a week for COVID-19 starting Sept. 7.
Many major insurers no longer waiving out of pocket costs for COVID-19 care
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
Henry County suspends in-person learning at schools over COVID-19 spike
Henry County is temporarily suspending in-person learning at six schools due to an increase in the number of students required to quarantine from exposure to COVID-19.
Henry County is temporarily suspending in-person learning at six schools due to an increase in the number of students required to quarantine from exposure to COVID-19.
Fulton County expands COVID-19 rental assistance program
If you live in Fulton County and need help making ends meet because of COVID-19, more help is on the way. Qualifying residents outside the city of Atlanta can now receive up to 18 months of rental assistance effective immediately.
If you live in Fulton County and need help making ends meet because of COVID-19, more help is on the way. Qualifying residents outside the city of Atlanta can now receive up to 18 months of rental assistance effective immediately.
Health officials ask UGA to reconsider not requiring masks, vaccines at football games
The University of Georgia has decided to not require masks or proof of vaccination at home football games - a decision that has local health officials "deeply concerned" about a possible spike in COVID-19.
The University of Georgia has decided to not require masks or proof of vaccination at home football games - a decision that has local health officials "deeply concerned" about a possible spike in COVID-19.
Kroger plans to give 1 million COVID booster shots per week: report
Kroger, the nation's largest grocer, is also planning to give the jabs to people confined to nursing homes
Kroger, the nation's largest grocer, is also planning to give the jabs to people confined to nursing homes
SC GOP leader who opposed health mandates dies of COVID-19
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
Mask mandates spread in Georgia schools as child cases soar
More than half of all Georgia public school students are now required to wear masks in class, according to district announcements tracked by The Associated Press, as many school systems that had sought to let students and parents decide on the divisive issue of face coverings clamp down amid roaring COVID-19 infection rates.
More than half of all Georgia public school students are now required to wear masks in class, according to district announcements tracked by The Associated Press, as many school systems that had sought to let students and parents decide on the divisive issue of face coverings clamp down amid roaring COVID-19 infection rates.
Unvaccinated, people with health risks should avoid cruises, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.
Florida woman hospitalized with COVID-19 comes home to find husband dead of COVID-19
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
US COVID-19 hospitalizations top 100K since January, HHS says
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-related deaths to state count
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
Gov. Kemp on COVID, crime and Herschel Walker in 2022
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp sat down with FOX 5's Claire Simms where he discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, crime in Atlanta, and Herschel Walker's run for U.S. Senate.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp sat down with FOX 5's Claire Simms where he discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, crime in Atlanta, and Herschel Walker's run for U.S. Senate.
Metro Atlanta hospitals try to cope with surge in COVID-19 patients
Hospitals in southern Georgia were hit first by this fourth wave of the pandemic. Now, now Metro Atlanta hospitals are under increasing pressure.
Hospitals in southern Georgia were hit first by this fourth wave of the pandemic. Now, now Metro Atlanta hospitals are under increasing pressure.
DeKalb County to lift its moratorium on disconnecting water service
DeKalb County announced it will end its five-year-old water disconnection moratorium beginning Sept. 1.
DeKalb County announced it will end its five-year-old water disconnection moratorium beginning Sept. 1.
Pfizer-BioNTech seeks FDA approval for third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
Abbott adds vaccine mandate ban to Special Session agenda
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
COVID-19 forces 9 Clayton County schools to switch to virtual learning
COVID-19 cases forced at least two weeks of virtual learning at eight Clayton County Schools, including Lovejoy High School.
COVID-19 cases forced at least two weeks of virtual learning at eight Clayton County Schools, including Lovejoy High School.
COVID-19 origins report: Unclassified version of US review expected within 'days'
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”