6-year-old boys bonded forever through organ donation
Last year on March 25, two days after his sixth birthday, Sean Michael Bridges-Rivera was critically injured in a car accident. He died just days later. On Sunday, the family of the little boy who received Sean's heart met with Sean's family at a church in Orlando for the first time.
Last year on March 25, two days after his sixth birthday, Sean Michael Bridges-Rivera was critically injured in a car accident. He died just days later. On Sunday, the family of the little boy who received Sean's heart met with Sean's family at a church in Orlando for the first time.
CDC warns Americans not to hug, kiss chickens amid salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Study finds fewer COVID-19 cases in Georgia schools requiring masks, improved ventilation
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied Georgia elementary schools and found those requiring mask-wearing and improved ventilation reported fewer cases COVID-19.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied Georgia elementary schools and found those requiring mask-wearing and improved ventilation reported fewer cases COVID-19.
Masks no longer required in Gwinnett County facilities
An executive order ended the requirement of masks in Gwinnett County facilities on Friday.
An executive order ended the requirement of masks in Gwinnett County facilities on Friday.
Georgia permanently closes state mass vaccination sites
Workers at Georiga's mass vaccination locations have administered a combined total of more than 350,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Those sites are now shutting down.
Workers at Georiga's mass vaccination locations have administered a combined total of more than 350,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Those sites are now shutting down.
Father of 5 dies from COVID-19 after refusing to get vaccine
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
Educator teaches from hospital as son recovers from life-threatening battle with COVID-19
Qiana Bigsby said her son Ziggy was initially admitted into Scottish Rite Hospital for an infection. While there, he tested positive for COVID and the virus took a toll on his body.
Qiana Bigsby said her son Ziggy was initially admitted into Scottish Rite Hospital for an infection. While there, he tested positive for COVID and the virus took a toll on his body.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
Nervous workers struggle to adjust to CDC's new mask policies
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
"We ask for your patience." Restaurants on the verge of being overwhelmed
The state president of the restaurant association says many establishments are on the verge of being overwhelmed.
The state president of the restaurant association says many establishments are on the verge of being overwhelmed.
Dunedin mother brought to tears by daughter with cerebral palsy walking with shopping cart
A community came together to support a little girl battling cerebral palsy. She’s inspired so many after overcoming the odds and learning to walk with a shopping cart.
A community came together to support a little girl battling cerebral palsy. She’s inspired so many after overcoming the odds and learning to walk with a shopping cart.
Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Can businesses ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status?
Some people have claimed that they cannot be asked about their COVID-19 vaccination status due to HIPAA.
Some people have claimed that they cannot be asked about their COVID-19 vaccination status due to HIPAA.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
When do I still need to wear a mask?
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
Georgia jobless rate falls to 4.3% in 12th straight decline
The nationwide unemployment rate in April was 6.1%.
The nationwide unemployment rate in April was 6.1%.
Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
Fulton County businesses owners say they need financial relief
The pandemic continues to cripple many business owners who are desperate for federal rescue funds. Many of those Fulton County business owners are wondering why commissioners delayed a vote on the agenda item for two more weeks.
The pandemic continues to cripple many business owners who are desperate for federal rescue funds. Many of those Fulton County business owners are wondering why commissioners delayed a vote on the agenda item for two more weeks.
NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.