15 million J&J COVID vaccines thrown away after ingredient mix-up
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
COVID-19 3rd leading cause of death in 2020, pushed total US deaths beyond 3.3 million
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
New COVID-19 strains may be fueling US rise in cases
The US has now administered just over 150 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Yet, after months of dropping case numbers, infections are beginning to rise, driven, at least in part, by new more contagious strains of the coronavirus.
The US has now administered just over 150 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Yet, after months of dropping case numbers, infections are beginning to rise, driven, at least in part, by new more contagious strains of the coronavirus.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down statewide mask mandate
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
Kemp signs order rolling back many COVID-19 restrictions, takes effect April 8
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Wednesday that would roll back many COVID-19 restrictions in place across the state. The order is set to go into effect April 8.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order Wednesday that would roll back many COVID-19 restrictions in place across the state. The order is set to go into effect April 8.
EU says 'no evidence' to restrict use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any population despite reports of rare blood clots.
The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any population despite reports of rare blood clots.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe, strongly protective in kids as young as 12
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and effective in kids age 12-15
The pharmaceutical company said its vaccine was strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The news could have big implications for reopening schools.
The pharmaceutical company said its vaccine was strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The news could have big implications for reopening schools.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium offers early morning, late-night COVID-19 vaccinations
The Southeast's largest vaccination site is opening up appointments as early as 7 a.m. on some days and as late as 10 p.m. on others.
The Southeast's largest vaccination site is opening up appointments as early as 7 a.m. on some days and as late as 10 p.m. on others.
School plotters are often bullied, suffer from depression: Secret Service study
The warning signs are all there.
The warning signs are all there.
CDC Director warns US could be hit with a fourth wave of the pandemic
As US case counts once again rise, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says she has a feeling of "impending doom," warning the country could be hit by a fourth wave of the pandemic.
As US case counts once again rise, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says she has a feeling of "impending doom," warning the country could be hit by a fourth wave of the pandemic.
DeKalb program delivers COVID-19 vaccines to homebound seniors
DeKalb County has launched an innovative mobile program that will bring the vaccination to a senior citizen's residence.
DeKalb County has launched an innovative mobile program that will bring the vaccination to a senior citizen's residence.
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
AstraZeneca vaccine use again suspended for people under 60 in parts of Germany
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Krispy Kreme defends its offer of free doughnuts for vaccinated people
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
Officials: Raccoon tests positive for rabies in DeKalb County neighborhood
If you have been bitten or scratched by a wild animal, please seek immediate medical attention.
If you have been bitten or scratched by a wild animal, please seek immediate medical attention.
Vehicle traffic rebounding to pre-pandemic levels as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up
The number of daily passenger vehicle trips has hit a major milestone, reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a year, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the transportation analytics firm Inrix.
The number of daily passenger vehicle trips has hit a major milestone, reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a year, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the transportation analytics firm Inrix.
Georgia governor quarantining after exposure to COVID-19, spokesperson says
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is in self-quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, according to a member of his staff.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is in self-quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, according to a member of his staff.