'Joints for Jabs': Dispensaries in Washington can offer joints for vaccines
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
Young Georgia woman still has COVID-19 symptoms seven months later
Noelle Lashley is only 27-years-old, but when she tested positive for COVID-19 she says it wrecked her. Nearly seven months later, the Georgia native is still struggling with lingering symptoms. Despite having to relearn how to speak and breathe properly, she is determined to get back to work as a journalist.
Noelle Lashley is only 27-years-old, but when she tested positive for COVID-19 she says it wrecked her. Nearly seven months later, the Georgia native is still struggling with lingering symptoms. Despite having to relearn how to speak and breathe properly, she is determined to get back to work as a journalist.
Texas governor signs law prohibiting businesses from requiring vaccine passports
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.
High vaccination coverage greatly reduces risk of COVID-19 variant outbreak, WHO says
A top World Health Organization official estimates that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of over 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk of variants.
A top World Health Organization official estimates that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of over 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk of variants.
Michigan confirms first known human case of hantavirus
The state of Michigan has confirmed its first-ever known case of Sin Nombre hantavirus, a disease passed from rodents to humans via urine and feces.
The state of Michigan has confirmed its first-ever known case of Sin Nombre hantavirus, a disease passed from rodents to humans via urine and feces.
Slowed COVID-19 vaccinations endanger Biden’s July 4 goal
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots.
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium vaccination site surpasses 300,000th dose on final day
Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said Mercedes-Benz Stadium's mass vaccination site surpassed 300,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine administered. Monday is the final day for walk-up vaccinations at the stadium.
Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said Mercedes-Benz Stadium's mass vaccination site surpassed 300,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine administered. Monday is the final day for walk-up vaccinations at the stadium.
What is 'dry scooping'? Latest TikTok trend could be dangerous for your heart
A cardiologist warns there are 'absolutely no benefits' to dry scooping, one of the latest Tik Tok trends.
A cardiologist warns there are 'absolutely no benefits' to dry scooping, one of the latest Tik Tok trends.
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug Biogen, 1st in nearly 20 years
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, despite some warnings from independent advisers.
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, despite some warnings from independent advisers.
Buckhead retiree completes 750-mile virtual walk during pandemic
Not able to leave her Buckhead retirement community, Mary Capka decided to make the most of her time with a virtual walk all the way to her brother in Delaware.
Not able to leave her Buckhead retirement community, Mary Capka decided to make the most of her time with a virtual walk all the way to her brother in Delaware.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium offers final day of COVID-19 vaccinations
The clock is ticking if you want to get your COVID-19 shot at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The clock is ticking if you want to get your COVID-19 shot at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Kids on vegan diets have better heart health but growth risks, study finds
A team of researchers in Europe found there are benefits to children being on vegan diets, but there are also a number of risks.
A team of researchers in Europe found there are benefits to children being on vegan diets, but there are also a number of risks.
FDA approves diabetes medicine as weight-loss drug
The FDA has approved the diabetes medicine Wegovy to help people lose weight by 15%.
The FDA has approved the diabetes medicine Wegovy to help people lose weight by 15%.
DeKalb residents get COVID-19 vaccines, care packages at drive-thru event
DeKalb County Board of Health and DeKalb Fire Rescue medical personnel administered COVID-19 vaccines to residents, who then received one 20-pound box of Georgia-grown fruit and vegetables, one dozen eggs and a 10-pound package of a chicken hindquarter.
DeKalb County Board of Health and DeKalb Fire Rescue medical personnel administered COVID-19 vaccines to residents, who then received one 20-pound box of Georgia-grown fruit and vegetables, one dozen eggs and a 10-pound package of a chicken hindquarter.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
NIH researchers find new genetic form of ALS impacting children
Researchers led by the National Institutes of Health say they have identified a new form of ALS that is impacting children.
Researchers led by the National Institutes of Health say they have identified a new form of ALS that is impacting children.
20 MLB teams 85% vaccinated for COVID-19, allowing relaxed protocols
Major League Baseball’s vaccination effort took another step forward Friday when the league and player’s association announced 85% of their Tier 1 personnel have been fully vaccinated.
Major League Baseball’s vaccination effort took another step forward Friday when the league and player’s association announced 85% of their Tier 1 personnel have been fully vaccinated.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 restrictions for travelers once 70% of population is inoculated
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Georgia Chief Justice to lift Statewide Judicial Emergency at end of June
An order from the Georgia Supreme Court is lifting the Statewide Judicial Emergency that has been in place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at the end of June.
An order from the Georgia Supreme Court is lifting the Statewide Judicial Emergency that has been in place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at the end of June.