Smithsonian collects vial from first US coronavirus vaccine dose
As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
After a year apart, grandparents brace for reunion with grandchildren
It's been a year since Sue Landa of LaGrange, Georgia, last hugged her 5 grandchildren. That is about to change, thanks to new guidance from the CDC.
It's been a year since Sue Landa of LaGrange, Georgia, last hugged her 5 grandchildren. That is about to change, thanks to new guidance from the CDC.
CDC director says next 2 months critical in stopping another COVID-19 surge
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.
Experts express urgency of correcting Georgia's slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccine
Georgia is still lagging when it comes to administering doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Georgia is still lagging when it comes to administering doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Here's when the next round of COVID money could hit your bank account
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
UK coronavirus variant widespread in Houston wastewater, health department says
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
Home Depot hiring over 3,000 workers in metro Atlanta
The Home Depot says that it will be hiring thousands of part-time and full-time workers in metro Atlanta to get ready for spring.
The Home Depot says that it will be hiring thousands of part-time and full-time workers in metro Atlanta to get ready for spring.
Older Americans among the 1st to enjoy new CDC guidelines
The Redwoods has about 500 residents and staff, and with 90 percent of the people vaccinated, activities are resuming.
The Redwoods has about 500 residents and staff, and with 90 percent of the people vaccinated, activities are resuming.
Israel reopens bars, restaurants and other parts of economy to those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
DeKalb County students returning to classrooms for in-person learning
Almost a year after last setting foot in a classroom, some DeKalb County students are back learning in-person Tuesday.
Almost a year after last setting foot in a classroom, some DeKalb County students are back learning in-person Tuesday.
Why the pandemic hit Georgia's Asian-owned businesses especially hard
Ching Hsia’s family dipped into their personal savings to keep their longtime Chinese restaurant afloat. Their loss in revenue has wavered between 30 and 50 percent in recent months.
Ching Hsia’s family dipped into their personal savings to keep their longtime Chinese restaurant afloat. Their loss in revenue has wavered between 30 and 50 percent in recent months.
Know the difference between allergies and COVID-19 symptoms
Runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing -- the miserable signs of allergy season here in the Sunshine State. Local doctors say pollen levels are peaking in the next few weeks.
Runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing -- the miserable signs of allergy season here in the Sunshine State. Local doctors say pollen levels are peaking in the next few weeks.
Atlanta Public Schools responds to Gov. Kemp's criticism
The chair of the Board of Atlanta Public Schools is responding to comments made by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Monday. Kemp publicly expressed his frustration with the school district for holding its own vaccination event, happening more than two weeks from now, as other educators took advantage of the state's mass vaccination sites.
The chair of the Board of Atlanta Public Schools is responding to comments made by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Monday. Kemp publicly expressed his frustration with the school district for holding its own vaccination event, happening more than two weeks from now, as other educators took advantage of the state's mass vaccination sites.
State notifies 6,300 people who got vaccinated at Coliseum about less-than-recommended doses
The California Department of Health on Monday told KTVU that they are notifying about 6,300 people who got vaccinated at the Oakland Coliseum over a span of two days that they received a less-than-recommended dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
The California Department of Health on Monday told KTVU that they are notifying about 6,300 people who got vaccinated at the Oakland Coliseum over a span of two days that they received a less-than-recommended dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Some medical experts say one-shot regimen for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines not enough
Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.
Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.
Hundreds of Gwinnett teachers get COVID-19 vaccines on first day of eligibility
Monday marked the first day Georgia educators became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Districts across the state are hosting vaccination events or coordinating with local departments of health to get teachers vaccinated.
Monday marked the first day Georgia educators became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Districts across the state are hosting vaccination events or coordinating with local departments of health to get teachers vaccinated.
Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.