All adults in Georgia now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Starting today, all Georgians 16 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Starting today, all Georgians 16 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Vaccine hesitancy is the latest battle in the fight against COVID-19
As state leaders work towards their goal of vaccinating all Georgians, they said they are running into an issue when it comes to vaccine hesitancy.
As state leaders work towards their goal of vaccinating all Georgians, they said they are running into an issue when it comes to vaccine hesitancy.
Brazil becomes 2nd country to surpass 300K COVID-19 deaths
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
After enduring 1 year of COVID-19 pandemic, resilient nursing home residents release colorful balloons
An Ohio nursing home gathered residents and staff together to release balloons to mark one year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed their lives.
An Ohio nursing home gathered residents and staff together to release balloons to mark one year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed their lives.
US grows optimistic as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, deaths fall
More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture.
More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture.
Magic Johnson, Arsenio Hall and Danny Trejo get vaccinated at USC, encourage others to do so
Los Angeles icons Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Arsenio Hall and Danny Trejo received their COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday during a live event at USC.
Los Angeles icons Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Arsenio Hall and Danny Trejo received their COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday during a live event at USC.
Studies show breakthrough infections are rare in fully vaccinated healthcare workers
All three of the FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines performed well in clinical-trials. Two new studies show they are also working well out in the real world.
All three of the FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines performed well in clinical-trials. Two new studies show they are also working well out in the real world.
New 'double mutant' coronavirus variant detected in India
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.
CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
COVID-19 antibodies found in 1 in 5 blood donations from unvaccinated people in March, Red Cross data shows
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
No appointments necessary at COVID-19 vaccination site in Columbus this week
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency said it is currently providing COVID-19 vaccines at its Columbus mass vaccination site without appointments through the end of this week.
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency said it is currently providing COVID-19 vaccines at its Columbus mass vaccination site without appointments through the end of this week.
Fauci to star in children's book detailing life of nation’s top infectious disease doctor
"Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America's Doctor," a children's picture book, will chronicle the life of the nation's top infectious disease doctor.
"Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America's Doctor," a children's picture book, will chronicle the life of the nation's top infectious disease doctor.
Metro Atlanta pollen count hits 1st 'extremely high' number in 2021
Wednesday's pollen count charted in at 1,755 - the highest count of the year so far.
Wednesday's pollen count charted in at 1,755 - the highest count of the year so far.
Atlanta Public Schools expanding mental health services for students
Atlanta Public Schools students could have more options for trauma and mental health services as soon as this fall.
Atlanta Public Schools students could have more options for trauma and mental health services as soon as this fall.
Millions of Americans face past-due utility bills amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Independent panel questions AstraZeneca's positive US vaccine study data
Just hours after AstraZeneca's US chief appeared on FOX News Monday touting the positive results of the company's COVID-19 US clinical trial, an independent safety review board said the company may have chosen to use "outdated and potentially misleading" data to make its vaccine appear more effective that it was.
Just hours after AstraZeneca's US chief appeared on FOX News Monday touting the positive results of the company's COVID-19 US clinical trial, an independent safety review board said the company may have chosen to use "outdated and potentially misleading" data to make its vaccine appear more effective that it was.
Pinwheels, hearts displayed outside Missouri hospital to mark 1 year since 1st COVID-19 patient
A hospital in Missouri displayed thousands of blue pinwheels to mark one year since admitting their first COVID-19 patient.
A hospital in Missouri displayed thousands of blue pinwheels to mark one year since admitting their first COVID-19 patient.
National Guard caravan transporting COVID-19 vaccine ambushed by gunman
A man is in custody in Texas after police say he ran National Guard troops off the road as they were carrying a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
A man is in custody in Texas after police say he ran National Guard troops off the road as they were carrying a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.