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.
House bill: Allow at least 1 visitor in medical facilities
Every Georgia hospital or nursing home patient could designate at least one person who would have at least one hour of access each day under a bill approved by the state House on Monday.
Every Georgia hospital or nursing home patient could designate at least one person who would have at least one hour of access each day under a bill approved by the state House on Monday.
Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.
Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.
CDC says fully vaccinated Americans can visit grandchildren, socialize in certain settings without masks
You are fully vaccinated. So, what now?
You are fully vaccinated. So, what now?
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
FDA: Dog food recalled over possible salmonella, listeria contamination
A dog food company has issued a massive recall over possible contamination of salmonella and listeria.
A dog food company has issued a massive recall over possible contamination of salmonella and listeria.
Georgia teachers eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday
Starting Monday, teachers and parents of children with complex medical conditions will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The state is setting aside the first shipment of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine for teachers and educators in the state.
Starting Monday, teachers and parents of children with complex medical conditions will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The state is setting aside the first shipment of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine for teachers and educators in the state.
Study finds people with dementia twice as likely to get COVID-19
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
Unpredictability of COVID-19 severity may come down to antibody response, study shows
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
Georgia senators' votes seen by some as crucial
Georgia's U.S. senators returned to Atlanta after voting to pass a bill that includes economic relief for Georgians. Some saw their votes as crucial in a divided Senate chamber.
Georgia's U.S. senators returned to Atlanta after voting to pass a bill that includes economic relief for Georgians. Some saw their votes as crucial in a divided Senate chamber.
FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Senate approves $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill after all-night session
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
Tennessee advisory panel deemed vaccinating inmates a 'PR nightmare'
A Tennessee advisory panel deciding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine acknowledged that prisoners in the state are high-risk.
A Tennessee advisory panel deciding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine acknowledged that prisoners in the state are high-risk.
AP-NORC poll: Americans largely back Biden’s virus response
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance thus far and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance thus far and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Senate works through night with virus aid on path to passage
The Senate worked through the night and past sunrise Saturday on Democrats’ showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after a deal between leaders and moderate Sen. Joe Manchin on emergency jobless benefits broke a logjam that had stalled the package.
The Senate worked through the night and past sunrise Saturday on Democrats’ showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after a deal between leaders and moderate Sen. Joe Manchin on emergency jobless benefits broke a logjam that had stalled the package.
Gov. Ducey ends COVID-19 occupancy limits for Arizona businesses
Arizona Gov. Ducey's announcement comes as more than 2 million people have been vaccinated in the state against the coronavirus, while cases have plateaued in the last few weeks.
Arizona Gov. Ducey's announcement comes as more than 2 million people have been vaccinated in the state against the coronavirus, while cases have plateaued in the last few weeks.
Lost your job during the pandemic? There's help
If you lost your job during COVID, there's help. A non-profit in Cobb County is offering free training, and even a potential job.
If you lost your job during COVID, there's help. A non-profit in Cobb County is offering free training, and even a potential job.
Thousands of Georgians request unemployment benefits despite returning to work
Nearly 10,000 Georgians requested unemployment benefits in the last five months, despite returning to work, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.
Nearly 10,000 Georgians requested unemployment benefits in the last five months, despite returning to work, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.
Fulton County commissioners, mayors share COVID-19 vaccine data and resources
With more than 75,000 cases of COVID-19 reported in the last year, Fulton County has the second-highest number of infections in the state and hovers among the highest number of deaths with more than a thousand lives lost to the respiratory virus.
With more than 75,000 cases of COVID-19 reported in the last year, Fulton County has the second-highest number of infections in the state and hovers among the highest number of deaths with more than a thousand lives lost to the respiratory virus.