COVID-19 booster shots: WHO calls for moratorium until end of September
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
2021 New York Auto Show canceled over coronavirus fears
The 2021 New York International Automobile Show that was rescheduled to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center later this month has been canceled. Organizers blame Covid-19 Delta variant cases and new coronavirus rules in New York City.
The 2021 New York International Automobile Show that was rescheduled to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center later this month has been canceled. Organizers blame Covid-19 Delta variant cases and new coronavirus rules in New York City.
Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US
A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.
A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.
Plague infected chipmunks in South Lake Tahoe prompt closures
Chipmunks have tested positive for plague in South Lake Tahoe, prompting closures to some areas so vector control experts can carry out an abatement program.
Chipmunks have tested positive for plague in South Lake Tahoe, prompting closures to some areas so vector control experts can carry out an abatement program.
COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.
Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers
Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.
Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.
Offspring drummer Pete Parada booted from tour for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Offspring drummer Pete Parada announced Tuesday he would not be touring with the band because he will not be taking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Offspring drummer Pete Parada announced Tuesday he would not be touring with the band because he will not be taking a COVID-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
National Night Out adds something new during the pandemic
Communities across the country are celebrating national night out. It's an opportunity for residents to get to know law enforcement.
Communities across the country are celebrating national night out. It's an opportunity for residents to get to know law enforcement.
Athens becomes third major city in Georgia to reinstitute a mask mandate
The Athens-Clarke County commission voted to reinstitute the mask policy shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday during their regular meeting.
The Athens-Clarke County commission voted to reinstitute the mask policy shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday during their regular meeting.
Garth Brooks stadium tour: Singer to 'assess' remaining dates amid COVID-19 surge
Country star Garth Brooks says he will be reassessing whether to continue future dates on his stadium tour in light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country.
Country star Garth Brooks says he will be reassessing whether to continue future dates on his stadium tour in light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country.
Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
Pfizer gets $3.5 billion contract to produce and donate 500M COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Defense would like Pfizer, Inc. to produce and distribute 500 million COVID-19 vaccines internationally.
The U.S. Department of Defense would like Pfizer, Inc. to produce and distribute 500 million COVID-19 vaccines internationally.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
Demand for COVID-19 testing is surging again as delta variant spreads
As the delta variant spreads, the long lines are back at Georgia testing sites. And many of those waiting for a swab have already been vaccinated.
As the delta variant spreads, the long lines are back at Georgia testing sites. And many of those waiting for a swab have already been vaccinated.
Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high of 11,515 patients
As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.
As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.
Atlanta tackling two health crises: COVID-19 and crime
Crime and COVID-19 were the topics for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning.
Crime and COVID-19 were the topics for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning.
UK scientists say variant that can evade COVID-19 vaccines ‘almost certain’
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.