Facebook to label COVID-19 vaccine posts to combat misinformation, help people find where to get the shot
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Moderna begins testing 'next generation' COVID-19 vaccine with potential refrigeration storage
Moderna said Monday it has dosed the first patients in an early-stage study of its “next-generation” COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored in refrigerators.
Moderna said Monday it has dosed the first patients in an early-stage study of its “next-generation” COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored in refrigerators.
France, Germany latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clotting reports
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
US prison guards refusing vaccines despite COVID-19
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
Wells Fargo, Chase criticized over timing of third stimulus check delivery
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Study: Mosquitoes could aid in treatments of life-threatening viruses, possibly COVID-19
A new study revealed that a protein found in mosquitoes could help in treatments in some life-threatening viruses like West Nile and Zika and possibly COVID-19.
A new study revealed that a protein found in mosquitoes could help in treatments in some life-threatening viruses like West Nile and Zika and possibly COVID-19.
Georgia food banks seeing high numbers 1 year into COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 health crisis has put even more pressure on already food-insecure families in north Georgia.
The COVID-19 health crisis has put even more pressure on already food-insecure families in north Georgia.
DeKalb County schools enter final reopening phase
On Monday, students in grades three through five, seventh and eighth-graders, and grades 10 through 12 can return to DeKalb County classrooms.
On Monday, students in grades three through five, seventh and eighth-graders, and grades 10 through 12 can return to DeKalb County classrooms.
Georgia seniors still struggling to get vaccine ahead of eligibility expansion
The mad scramble for a coveted COVID-19 vaccine is about to intensify, as anyone 55 years and up, plus people with underlying health conditions, can qualify this week.
The mad scramble for a coveted COVID-19 vaccine is about to intensify, as anyone 55 years and up, plus people with underlying health conditions, can qualify this week.
Incredible Georgia girl earns highest Girl Scout honor, the Gold Award
A Smyrna ninth-grader has earned the highest Girl Scout award for creating math videos for sixth graders to help them during the pandemic.
A Smyrna ninth-grader has earned the highest Girl Scout award for creating math videos for sixth graders to help them during the pandemic.
These states have the lowest life expectancies, according to the CDC
Southern states lent the lowest life expectancies, compared to western and northeastern states
Southern states lent the lowest life expectancies, compared to western and northeastern states
Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pending stimulus check? Here's when your money could be released
Many Americans already see the money in their bank account but they are not able to access it because it is 'pending.'
Many Americans already see the money in their bank account but they are not able to access it because it is 'pending.'
Utah Medical Examiner says 39-year-old mom’s death 4 days after taking COVID vaccine is ‘temporally related’
Kassidi Kurill received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Feb. 1
Kassidi Kurill received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Feb. 1
Atlanta officials begin outreach for rental assistance program
More federal help is available for renters in Atlanta.
More federal help is available for renters in Atlanta.
Virus tolls similar despite governors’ contrasting actions
Though research has found that mask mandates and limits on group activities can help slow the spread of COVID-19, states with greater restrictions have not always fared better than those without them.
Though research has found that mask mandates and limits on group activities can help slow the spread of COVID-19, states with greater restrictions have not always fared better than those without them.
Fulton County receives $3 million to combat HIV in metro-Atlanta
Fulton County leaders say one in 55 people in metro-Atlanta can contract HIV, but new funding from a federal program may help the county fight the disease better than ever before.
Fulton County leaders say one in 55 people in metro-Atlanta can contract HIV, but new funding from a federal program may help the county fight the disease better than ever before.
Mammograms down 15% during pandemic, health system reports
An Atlanta-area health system reported mammograms in 2020 were down by 15% compared to 2019
An Atlanta-area health system reported mammograms in 2020 were down by 15% compared to 2019
US surpasses COVID-19 vaccine milestone of 100 million shots administered
The U.S. has administered more than 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine according to the latest numbers posted Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The U.S. has administered more than 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine according to the latest numbers posted Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Kemp issues executive order easing, refining COVID-19 guidelines
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Friday that calls for a more uniform approach to COVID-19 safety protocols for several groups.
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Friday that calls for a more uniform approach to COVID-19 safety protocols for several groups.