Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Uptick in coronavirus cases prompts Chinese city to lock down neighborhood
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.
Ahead of summer, coronavirus cases fall dramatically in Europe
Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe.
Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe.
EEOC says employers can demand, incentivize COVID-19 shots
The EEOC says it is not discriminatory to demand an employee get a vaccine because it's not related to a disability and that the unvaccinated are not a protected class under other federal laws.
The EEOC says it is not discriminatory to demand an employee get a vaccine because it's not related to a disability and that the unvaccinated are not a protected class under other federal laws.
Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.
Mass vaccination site at Mercedes-Benz Stadium closing June 7
The mass vaccination site at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be closing on June 7.
The mass vaccination site at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be closing on June 7.
CDC Director says 'disinformation' may be driving some to refuse COVID-19 vaccine
Just over half of American adults are not fully vaccinated. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says misinformation about the vaccine could be keeping many people from getting immunized.
Just over half of American adults are not fully vaccinated. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says misinformation about the vaccine could be keeping many people from getting immunized.
CDC loosens COVID-19 mask guidance for summer campers
The guidance is the first in a wave of updates that will incorporate the CDC's recent decisions on masks and social distancing.
The guidance is the first in a wave of updates that will incorporate the CDC's recent decisions on masks and social distancing.
Georgia's youngest business owner hit by fraudulent unemployment claims
In April, the business started receiving letters from the Georgia Department of Labor indicating men and women were seeking unemployment benefits--people who have never worked for Mason Super Dogs.
In April, the business started receiving letters from the Georgia Department of Labor indicating men and women were seeking unemployment benefits--people who have never worked for Mason Super Dogs.
Study finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical in several sunscreen brands
Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.
Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.
Menu prices up, chicken wing shortage in metro Atlanta
Prices at metro Atlanta restaurants will be going up because of problems with labor costs and a shortage in supplies
Prices at metro Atlanta restaurants will be going up because of problems with labor costs and a shortage in supplies
Dragon Con announces return to in-person event this Labor Day weekend
The organizers of Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, announced this week it will return to an in-person event this Labor Day weekend.
The organizers of Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, announced this week it will return to an in-person event this Labor Day weekend.
Kemp to sign order restricting Georgia schools from mandating masks
Georgia Gov. Kemp told FOX News he thinks "the time for mandates is over."
Georgia Gov. Kemp told FOX News he thinks "the time for mandates is over."
California to pay $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Japanese physician warns against Tokyo Olympics, says officials are underestimating COVID-19 risks
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
Could Americans need a COVID-19 vaccine booster? The CDC Director weighs in
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says it is not clear if or when COVID-19 booster shots will be needed, but that is a possibility her agency is planning for, just in case.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says it is not clear if or when COVID-19 booster shots will be needed, but that is a possibility her agency is planning for, just in case.
‘America is coming back’: Biden makes case for economic investment during speech in Cleveland
Biden reiterated his determination to invest in the trillion American Jobs Plan and trillion American Families Plan.
Biden reiterated his determination to invest in the trillion American Jobs Plan and trillion American Families Plan.
Walmart partners with schools to open COVID-19 vaccine clinics for adolescents
Walmart said it has worked with local school districts to open vaccine clinics in Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Pennsylvania. It hopes to open additional clinics in the coming weeks.
Walmart said it has worked with local school districts to open vaccine clinics in Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Pennsylvania. It hopes to open additional clinics in the coming weeks.
Atlanta reopening public swimming pools with no admissions fee
For the first time ever, all City of Atlanta pools will be free to all visitors who want to make a big splash.
For the first time ever, all City of Atlanta pools will be free to all visitors who want to make a big splash.