Sunlight, humidity ‘unlikely’ impacts on how COVID-19 spreads, Homeland Security study finds

Sunlight, humidity ‘unlikely’ impacts on how COVID-19 spreads, Homeland Security study finds

Researchers at the Department of Homeland Security sought to determine how various environmental conditions impact the spread of COVID-19 and other variants and determined that the coronavirus survived in most heat and humidity.

Researchers at the Department of Homeland Security sought to determine how various environmental conditions impact the spread of COVID-19 and other variants and determined that the coronavirus survived in most heat and humidity.

Patchwork of advice emerges on AstraZeneca vaccine

Patchwork of advice emerges on AstraZeneca vaccine

A patchwork of advice is emerging from governments across Europe and elsewhere about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The EU's drug regulator said a "possible link" exists between the vaccine and a rare clotting disorder.

A patchwork of advice is emerging from governments across Europe and elsewhere about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The EU's drug regulator said a "possible link" exists between the vaccine and a rare clotting disorder.

Georgia lifts many of its COVID-19 restrictions

Georgia lifts many of its COVID-19 restrictions

​​​​​​​Georgia's COVID-19 restrictions loosened significantly on Thursday, most notably the order restricting capacity inside restaurants and bars.

​​​​​​​Georgia's COVID-19 restrictions loosened significantly on Thursday, most notably the order restricting capacity inside restaurants and bars.

Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine

White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'

CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.

FEMA to reimburse families $9,000 for COVID-related funeral costs

FEMA to reimburse families $9,000 for COVID-related funeral costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin offering $9,000 to families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in a massive effort to retroactively reimburse them for funeral costs. Applications for the money will open up on Monday. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin offering $9,000 to families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in a massive effort to retroactively reimburse them for funeral costs. Applications for the money will open up on Monday. 

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.

Fundraising climb 'hits home' with local firefighters

Fundraising climb 'hits home' with local firefighters

A Gwinnett County firefighter is already deep in training for this year's American Lung Association Fight For Air Climb.

A Gwinnett County firefighter is already deep in training for this year's American Lung Association Fight For Air Climb.

#ShotforSam: Samuel Adams offering free beer to people who get COVID-19 vaccine

#ShotforSam: Samuel Adams offering free beer to people who get COVID-19 vaccine

The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.

The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.

More than 5,000 people attend illegal party in Tonto National Forest

More than 5,000 people attend illegal party in Tonto National Forest

Authorities said violations included DUI, double riding, speeding, reckless vehicle operation, staging camps in illegal areas, blocking roadways, illegal use of fireworks and target shooting.

Authorities said violations included DUI, double riding, speeding, reckless vehicle operation, staging camps in illegal areas, blocking roadways, illegal use of fireworks and target shooting.

Georgia DPH launches COVID-19 vaccine ad campaign

Georgia DPH launches COVID-19 vaccine ad campaign

The Georgia Department of Public Health has launched a multi-platform advertising campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

The Georgia Department of Public Health has launched a multi-platform advertising campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

NIH begins study of rare allergic reactions to Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

NIH begins study of rare allergic reactions to Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, and most had a history of life-threatening allergic reactions, the NIH said.

Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, and most had a history of life-threatening allergic reactions, the NIH said.

NIH study finds coronavirus infects mouth cells, saliva

NIH study finds coronavirus infects mouth cells, saliva

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.

CDC says more contagious UK COVID-19 variant is now the dominant strain in the US

CDC says more contagious UK COVID-19 variant is now the dominant strain in the US

The CDC says a new more contagious variant of the coronavirus is now the dominant strain circulating in the US. The B.1.1.7 variant, which surfaced in the United Kingdom last fall is more transmissible and may cause more severe disease. US health officials say the vaccines could stop the new strain, if the US can get many more Americans protected.

The CDC says a new more contagious variant of the coronavirus is now the dominant strain circulating in the US. The B.1.1.7 variant, which surfaced in the United Kingdom last fall is more transmissible and may cause more severe disease. US health officials say the vaccines could stop the new strain, if the US can get many more Americans protected.

Some restaurants play it slow despite no restrictions on Thursday

Some restaurants play it slow despite no restrictions on Thursday

Beginning Thursday, many of Georgia's COVID-19 restrictions will no longer be in place. Gov. Brian Kemp made the announcement last week by signing three new executive orders.

Beginning Thursday, many of Georgia's COVID-19 restrictions will no longer be in place. Gov. Brian Kemp made the announcement last week by signing three new executive orders.