1 in 3 Americans say they certainly or probably won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine, poll finds
The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects.
The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects.
Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
State leaders encourage minorities to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Morehouse School of Medicine President Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, met with Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia Department of Public Health Director Dr. Kathleen Toomey, and other state and local leaders Wednesday to discuss ongoing efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
Morehouse School of Medicine President Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, met with Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia Department of Public Health Director Dr. Kathleen Toomey, and other state and local leaders Wednesday to discuss ongoing efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine
Investigators say a St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant has been charged with stealing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Investigators say a St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant has been charged with stealing a COVID-19 vaccine.
N95 mask scam: Federal government says counterfeit masks sold to hospitals in at least 5 states
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
California congresswoman announces $7K a person for COVID funeral expenses
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
Uber to provide free rides for Atlantans to COVID-19 vaccination sites
Uber will offer free rides to Walgreens stores for people who register for the COVID-19 shot.
Uber will offer free rides to Walgreens stores for people who register for the COVID-19 shot.
South Africa pivots to unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine after scrapping AstraZeneca
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
Many first report peanut allergy symptoms in adulthood, study finds
While a peanut allergy is commonly associated with pediatric care, a new study has found that up to one in six adults with sensitivity to peanuts developed it after age 18.
While a peanut allergy is commonly associated with pediatric care, a new study has found that up to one in six adults with sensitivity to peanuts developed it after age 18.
Marietta City Schools wants to give $1,000 bonuses to every school employee
Employees with Marietta City Schools will be seeing $1,000 bonuses. And it's not just teachers, but for all district employees.
Employees with Marietta City Schools will be seeing $1,000 bonuses. And it's not just teachers, but for all district employees.
CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Georgia House votes to extend COVID-19 liability protections
Georgia's House of Representatives voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 liability protections for governments, healthcare providers, and businesses.
Georgia's House of Representatives voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 liability protections for governments, healthcare providers, and businesses.
Comcast to award $5 million dollars in grants to minority businesses
Comcast Corporation announced the Comcast RISE Investment Fund is providing $5 million dollars in grants to hundreds of minority owned small businesses in five cities nationwide, including $1 million dollars in Atlanta.
Comcast Corporation announced the Comcast RISE Investment Fund is providing $5 million dollars in grants to hundreds of minority owned small businesses in five cities nationwide, including $1 million dollars in Atlanta.
'My wife is part of the COVID death numbers': APS school employee dies of coronavirus
An Atlanta Public Schools high school office clerk passed away three weeks into her battle with COVID-19.
An Atlanta Public Schools high school office clerk passed away three weeks into her battle with COVID-19.
How to get the coronavirus vaccine in Georgia
Resource of contacts and locations where Georgians can get the coronavirus vaccine.
Resource of contacts and locations where Georgians can get the coronavirus vaccine.