TSA scans 2 million passengers for first time since March 2020
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Atlanta couple set to sail first cruise since pandemic
Atlanta couple set to travel on the first official Royal Caribbean cruise leaving from North America since the pandemic
Atlanta couple set to travel on the first official Royal Caribbean cruise leaving from North America since the pandemic
China weighs COVID-19 shots for kids to fulfill vaccination goals
Regulators took the first step last week by approving the use of the country’s Sinovac vaccine for children aged 3 to 17, and on Friday announced the same for the Sinopharm vaccine. No date has been set for the shots to start.
Regulators took the first step last week by approving the use of the country’s Sinovac vaccine for children aged 3 to 17, and on Friday announced the same for the Sinopharm vaccine. No date has been set for the shots to start.
Youth suicide attempts increased 31% amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Short breaks may help brain learn new skills, NIH study says
Researchers studying brain activity at the NIH found that rest during an activity may strengthen a person’s ability to do the skill.
Researchers studying brain activity at the NIH found that rest during an activity may strengthen a person’s ability to do the skill.
17-year-old wins vaccine lottery along with 15 other Californians who are now $50K richer
On Friday for the first time, Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced one of last week's winners by first and last name: 17-year-old Nancy Gutirrez of Vista.
On Friday for the first time, Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced one of last week's winners by first and last name: 17-year-old Nancy Gutirrez of Vista.
Cops let boy whose cancer is in remission use police car siren
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
Police officers let Michael sit in the driver's seat of their squad car and even taught him how to flip the switch to trigger the siren.
Two vaccine lottery winners forfeit $50K, California officials move on to find alternates
Two vaccinated California residents who won $50,000 in a state lottery never came forward and therefore, forfeited a $50,000 prize, state health officials said, prompting them to seek a new pair of winners.
Two vaccinated California residents who won $50,000 in a state lottery never came forward and therefore, forfeited a $50,000 prize, state health officials said, prompting them to seek a new pair of winners.
U.S. vaccine surplus grows by the day; expiration dates loom
The U.S. is confronted with an ever-growing surplus of COVID-19 vaccines, looming expiration dates and stubbornly lagging demand at a time when the developing world is clamoring for doses to stem a rise in infections.
The U.S. is confronted with an ever-growing surplus of COVID-19 vaccines, looming expiration dates and stubbornly lagging demand at a time when the developing world is clamoring for doses to stem a rise in infections.
FDA OKs just 10M J&J vaccine doses from troubled Baltimore plant
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Kamala Harris to visit Atlanta in push for COVID-19 vaccinations
Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Atlanta in a push towards getting more Georgia vaccinated against COVID-19.
Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Atlanta in a push towards getting more Georgia vaccinated against COVID-19.
Shoppers say a trip to the grocery store these days can lead to serious sticker shock
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.
Pink fire truck used to bring smiles to those battling illnesses in need of some support
A nonprofit that has poured a lot of love into the community is now in need of some help.
A nonprofit that has poured a lot of love into the community is now in need of some help.
Georgia senator champions legislation bringing innovation, research and jobs to the state
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock says the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to structure our economy for the future.
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock says the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to structure our economy for the future.
CDC: Heart inflammation in young males higher than expected after COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
FDA advisor says it’s ‘silly’ not to vaccinate children for COVID-19
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.
Alzheimer's patients could face copays of $11,500 for new drug, report says
A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly.
A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly.
CDC issues health advisory of increased RSV across southern US
RSV is primarily spread via respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, and through direct contact with a contaminated surface. RSV can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.
RSV is primarily spread via respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, and through direct contact with a contaminated surface. RSV can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.
2 test positive for COVID-19 on 1st fully vaccinated Celebrity cruise
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
Georgia moves to further crimp jobless aid later this month
Georgians receiving unemployment benefits will once again be required to look for work and will be able to earn less before unemployment payments drop beginning June 27.
Georgians receiving unemployment benefits will once again be required to look for work and will be able to earn less before unemployment payments drop beginning June 27.