Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
CDC updates travel guidance, making it easier for fully vaccinated Americans to fly
If you are fully vaccinated and eager to start flying again, the CDC now says travel is "low risk" for you.
If you are fully vaccinated and eager to start flying again, the CDC now says travel is "low risk" for you.
Church offers different kind of service during COVID-19 pandemic
Reverend Eric Thomas of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church said he was grateful to be able to open the doors of his southwest Atlanta sanctuary for a different kind of church service during Holy Week. His church, along with St. Phillips AME and Jackson Memorial Baptist Church partnered with Walgreens to provide thousands of Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson vaccine doses. Rev. Thomas told FOX 5 more than 1,500 doses were administered at his church in March. He said he found it appropriate that this phase of the immunization program happens to fall on the Christian Holy Week.
Reverend Eric Thomas of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church said he was grateful to be able to open the doors of his southwest Atlanta sanctuary for a different kind of church service during Holy Week. His church, along with St. Phillips AME and Jackson Memorial Baptist Church partnered with Walgreens to provide thousands of Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson vaccine doses. Rev. Thomas told FOX 5 more than 1,500 doses were administered at his church in March. He said he found it appropriate that this phase of the immunization program happens to fall on the Christian Holy Week.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
More than 100M US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
8-year-old mistakenly vaccinated at COVID-19 vaccine site in Dallas County
An 8-year-old received a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Dallas County.
An 8-year-old received a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Dallas County.
Johnson & Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccine trial to include ages 12 to 17
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Andrew Yang hospitalized with an apparent kidney stone
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang is in the hospital with an apparent kidney stone, his campaign said Friday.
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang is in the hospital with an apparent kidney stone, his campaign said Friday.
12-year-old Forsyth County girl recovers from stroke
A child's first taste of independence comes with school dances and less supervision while hanging out with friends after school. Twelve-year-old Isabella "Izzy" Chambers now depends on extra help doing what was once the mundane, such as walking.
A child's first taste of independence comes with school dances and less supervision while hanging out with friends after school. Twelve-year-old Isabella "Izzy" Chambers now depends on extra help doing what was once the mundane, such as walking.
Family says they were kicked off flight because 2-year-old son with autism wouldn't wear a mask
A Georgia family heading to New York said they were kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight because their 2-year-old son with autism wouldn't wear a mask.
A Georgia family heading to New York said they were kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight because their 2-year-old son with autism wouldn't wear a mask.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
Metro Atlanta therapist launches mobile therapy unit
A metro Atlanta therapist says that because of the pandemic she had not met with her patients face to face for more than a year.
A metro Atlanta therapist says that because of the pandemic she had not met with her patients face to face for more than a year.
After COVID-19 vaccination, Atlanta nurse visits mom for first time in 14 months
Americans lining up for COVID-19 vaccinations have many reasons to roll up their sleeves: for the added protection, for work, and for the chance to travel again.
Americans lining up for COVID-19 vaccinations have many reasons to roll up their sleeves: for the added protection, for work, and for the chance to travel again.
'Light it up blue': April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day
The United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to help improve the lives of children and adults who live with the neurodivergence.
The United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to help improve the lives of children and adults who live with the neurodivergence.
MLB to distribute $1.5 million in free tickets to essential workers
Major League Baseball and its teams said Thursday they will distribute $1.5 million in free tickets this regular season to essential workers of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Major League Baseball and its teams said Thursday they will distribute $1.5 million in free tickets this regular season to essential workers of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
DOJ warns about fake COVID-19 vaccine survey scams
The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.
The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.
'One and done': Gov. Gavin Newsom receives Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Baldwin Hills
California Governor Gavin Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall on Thursday, which was the same day all Californians over the age of 50 became eligible to get the vaccine.
California Governor Gavin Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall on Thursday, which was the same day all Californians over the age of 50 became eligible to get the vaccine.