Families who lost loved ones to COVID are clamoring for $7K funeral funds

Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.

UK judge rules comatose woman with COVID-19 should be removed from life support weeks after giving birth

A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”

As new coronavirus strains spread, the CDC urges vaccinations and vigilance

The Biden Administration is urging Americans to stay vigilant and get vaccinated as soon as they can, as new, more transmissible strains of the coronavirus spread.

‘The virus is not done with us’: CDC director says new variants of COVID-19 could stall progress in US

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.

Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA expert panel

U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.

Health club protocols changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Can you exercise with strangers safely amid the pandemic? An official with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta believes you can.

MacDill AFB 'thrilled' to help 5-year-old girl's spirits soar amid cancer battle

A brave young girl battling cancer achieved her dream of becoming an honorary Air Force pilot this week thanks to the team at MacDill Air Force Base and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Atlanta pollen count highest for year so far

Friday's pollen count is the highest count of the year so far and the fourth-highest ever recorded in February.

101st Airborne Division to assist with vaccine distribution in Orlando

The U.S. military is ramping up efforts to help get as many Americans vaccinated as possible by sending medical teams to vaccine hubs around the country. The military is already assisting in cities in California, New York, and Texas. On Thursday, deployments to Florida and Pennsylvania were also announced.

Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms

Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.

Fulton County launching pandemic rent and utility assistance program

Fulton County plans to offer help with rent and utility bills for people who live outside the city of Atlanta during the pandemic.

Kemp expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to Georgia teachers, others

After weeks of waiting and political pressure, Gov. Brian Kemp has officially added Pre-K through 12th-grade educators and staff among other groups to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccinations in Georgia. That includes both public and private schools as well as those who work for Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning.

Study: Infectious coronavirus particles can survive on clothing for up to 3 days

Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.

Which COVID-19 vaccine should you choose? One expert weighs in

Americans could soon have a third COVID-19 vaccine. But, is it okay to shop around for the brand of vaccine you prefer, or should you go with the first vaccine you can find? One expert weighs in.

California, New York coronavirus variants: Researchers tracking spread of new strains

Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.