COVID-19 likely in US by Christmas 2019, new blood samples suggest
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
DeKalb County rental assistance program reopening after cyberattack
DeKalb County is reopening the applications for its COVID-19 rental relief program after it was shut down by an international cyberattack.
DeKalb County is reopening the applications for its COVID-19 rental relief program after it was shut down by an international cyberattack.
Woman claims she was almost attacked at Gwinnett County school board meeting
A Gwinnett County woman claims she was stalked and almost assaulted after she took pictures of women who weren't wearing masks at a school board meeting over face coverings in the classroom.
A Gwinnett County woman claims she was stalked and almost assaulted after she took pictures of women who weren't wearing masks at a school board meeting over face coverings in the classroom.
Thieves swiping lumber from construction sites
If you've done any DIY projects over the past several months you know the price of lumber has gone through the roof. Now police say thieves are swiping lumber from new home construction sites.
If you've done any DIY projects over the past several months you know the price of lumber has gone through the roof. Now police say thieves are swiping lumber from new home construction sites.
Study: Delta variant can reduce Pfizer, Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness
Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.
Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.
Novavax says its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective against variants of the virus
Avis Blanton of Lithonia, Georgia, was one of nearly 30,000 volunteers in the PREVENT-19 Novavax vaccine clinical trial held in the US and Mexico.
Avis Blanton of Lithonia, Georgia, was one of nearly 30,000 volunteers in the PREVENT-19 Novavax vaccine clinical trial held in the US and Mexico.
Sleep apnea devices recalled over cancer risk concerns
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Millions of sleep apnea machines are being recalled over cancer risk concerns.
Kamala Harris visits South Carolina in US COVID-19 vaccine push
Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Greenville as part of the Biden administration’s effort to promote its ongoing coronavirus vaccination campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Greenville as part of the Biden administration’s effort to promote its ongoing coronavirus vaccination campaign.
Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine about 90% effective in large study
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
Hospital workers plan to appeal judge's decision to reject lawsuit against mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy
Houston Methodist Hospital system has suspended 178 staff members without pay, and if they don’t get vaccinated for COVID-19 by June 21st, they’ll be fired. So far, 117 of the employees have sued to overturn the new COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Houston Methodist Hospital system has suspended 178 staff members without pay, and if they don’t get vaccinated for COVID-19 by June 21st, they’ll be fired. So far, 117 of the employees have sued to overturn the new COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Man journeying a 15K mile road trip to honor daughter he lost to cancer makes a stop in Houston
A man is journeying on a 15,000-mile road trip across the U.S. in memory of his daughter, whom he sadly lost to a rare form of bile duct cancer.
A man is journeying on a 15,000-mile road trip across the U.S. in memory of his daughter, whom he sadly lost to a rare form of bile duct cancer.
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.