US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
Nasal spray could potentially treat COVID-19, NIH says
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
‘Unprecedented’ shortage of blood sends some hospitals into crisis mode
Blood supply levels have not been this low in 30 to 40 years, a spokesperson for the Greater Atlanta American Red Cross said.
Blood supply levels have not been this low in 30 to 40 years, a spokesperson for the Greater Atlanta American Red Cross said.
Vice President Harris encourages COVID-19 vaccinations during Atlanta tour stop
Vice President Kamala Harris made a trip to Atlanta Friday to encourage more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Vice President Kamala Harris made a trip to Atlanta Friday to encourage more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
After MS diagnosis ends Army career at 24, Ohio woman charts a new path
Jennifer Steele joined the Army at 19 and found her passion. Four years later, at 24, she began inexplicably tripping and falling. It would take months to figure out why.
Jennifer Steele joined the Army at 19 and found her passion. Four years later, at 24, she began inexplicably tripping and falling. It would take months to figure out why.
Doctors warn over TikTok challenge involving fake tongue piercings
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
Americans lost 5.5 million collective years of life to COVID-19, Pew says
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
Biden announces 300 million COVID-19 shots given in 150 days
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
Many Americans resuming pre-pandemic activities, poll shows
Many Americans are resuming their pre-pandemic activities, like going to bars and restaurants, traveling and attending events, an AP-NORC poll shows.
Many Americans are resuming their pre-pandemic activities, like going to bars and restaurants, traveling and attending events, an AP-NORC poll shows.
Delta variant expected to become dominant US strain, CDC says
The delta variant first detected in India will likely become the dominant U.S. strain, the CDC director said — who stressed vaccination to stay protected.
The delta variant first detected in India will likely become the dominant U.S. strain, the CDC director said — who stressed vaccination to stay protected.
DeKalb BOH closing some COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites
Several COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will be closing at the end of operations on June 30 in DeKalb County, according to the Board of Health.
Several COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will be closing at the end of operations on June 30 in DeKalb County, according to the Board of Health.
Kamala Harris in Atlanta: What you need to know about the vice president's visit
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta Friday, June 18 as part of the Biden administration's push to get more Americans vaccinated against COVID-19.
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta Friday, June 18 as part of the Biden administration's push to get more Americans vaccinated against COVID-19.
U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid huge COVID-19 surge
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Parents pack Gwinnett County School Board meeting
It was a packed house at the Gwinnett County School Board meeting Thursday night with several controversial topics being discussed.
It was a packed house at the Gwinnett County School Board meeting Thursday night with several controversial topics being discussed.
Atlanta police unit helps connect homeless people with resources
The Atlanta Police Department has a unit dedicated to helping a portion of the population that is often overlooked.
The Atlanta Police Department has a unit dedicated to helping a portion of the population that is often overlooked.
Want to keep COVID from putting you in the hospital or cemetery? New GA data proving vaccines work
From mid-January to mid-June of this year, nearly every Georgian hospitalized or killed by COVID either had not been vaccinated or did not yet have full vaccine protection from the virus.
From mid-January to mid-June of this year, nearly every Georgian hospitalized or killed by COVID either had not been vaccinated or did not yet have full vaccine protection from the virus.
Latinas left workforce more than other demographics amid COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
Lawmakers seek 9/11-style commission to probe COVID-19 pandemic
A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.
A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.
State leaders encourage COVID-19 vaccination at community site
According to data from DPH, 42% of eligible Georgians have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine. That number is much lower, however, in the Black and Hispanic communities at 32.2% and 30.8%, respectively.
According to data from DPH, 42% of eligible Georgians have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine. That number is much lower, however, in the Black and Hispanic communities at 32.2% and 30.8%, respectively.