Coronavirus bounces VCU from NCAA Tournament; Oregon advances
VCU has been pulled from the NCAA Tournament because of COVID-19 protocols.
VCU has been pulled from the NCAA Tournament because of COVID-19 protocols.
Will there be a fourth stimulus check? What we found out
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
New program helps shift unemployed Georgians into allied health careers
Lawrenceville resident Mylyn Ho is focused on her new career as an ophthalmic assistant and already has a full-time job lined up with an optometrist after she graduates in April from Ocuprep --an Allied Health training program that combines virtual and socially distant in-person instruction.
Lawrenceville resident Mylyn Ho is focused on her new career as an ophthalmic assistant and already has a full-time job lined up with an optometrist after she graduates in April from Ocuprep --an Allied Health training program that combines virtual and socially distant in-person instruction.
State health officials warn of ‘COVID vaccine line jumpers’
Top Georgia health officials are warning people who are jumping the lines to get vaccinated over people who really need it.
Top Georgia health officials are warning people who are jumping the lines to get vaccinated over people who really need it.
CDC releases new guidelines on kids in class while schools plan for 2021-2022
CDC has new guidelines for kids in the classroom as school districts release plans for 20211-2022 school year.
CDC has new guidelines for kids in the classroom as school districts release plans for 20211-2022 school year.
President Biden, VP Harris visits CDC, meets with Asian-American leaders on Atlanta trip
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are wrapping up a visit to Atlanta on Friday addressing two major crises in America: the COVID-19 pandemic and the escalating violence against Asian Americans.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are wrapping up a visit to Atlanta on Friday addressing two major crises in America: the COVID-19 pandemic and the escalating violence against Asian Americans.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood-clot scare
Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.
Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC says students can stay 3 feet apart in classrooms where masks are worn
The CDC says new research shows children can safely be placed three feet apart in most classrooms, as long as everyone is wearing a mask. The new guidelines could make it much easier for US K-12 schools to return to in-person learning.
The CDC says new research shows children can safely be placed three feet apart in most classrooms, as long as everyone is wearing a mask. The new guidelines could make it much easier for US K-12 schools to return to in-person learning.
Biden looks to double vaccine goal as US clears 100 million shots since Jan. 20
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
Gibraltar poised to become 1st nation to vaccinate entire adult population against COVID-19
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 World Happiness report says
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
California Legislature OK's paid sick leave for coronavirus, vaccine appointments and more
The California Legislature on Thursday voted to expand paid sick leave for about 10.4 million workers, sending a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that mandates up to two weeks of paid time off for things like having coronavirus symptoms, scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or caring for a child who is doing school at home.
The California Legislature on Thursday voted to expand paid sick leave for about 10.4 million workers, sending a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that mandates up to two weeks of paid time off for things like having coronavirus symptoms, scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or caring for a child who is doing school at home.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
Metro Atlanta family part of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children
Moderna is conducting more clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine, but this time, for children. Thousands of children nationwide are part of the trial and a family in metro Atlanta is among them.
Moderna is conducting more clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine, but this time, for children. Thousands of children nationwide are part of the trial and a family in metro Atlanta is among them.
Birx says she still thinks about Trump’s comments on injecting disinfectant ‘every day’
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
‘Tragic accident’: Peloton CEO confirms child died after accident involving treadmill
The CEO of Peloton, John Foley, announced that a child was killed using one of their treadmills, according to a letter published Thursday on the Peloton website.
The CEO of Peloton, John Foley, announced that a child was killed using one of their treadmills, according to a letter published Thursday on the Peloton website.
UAB researcher develops at home immunity test
Just over 12% of American adults are now fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.
Just over 12% of American adults are now fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.