COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
Coronavirus less likely to infect glasses wearers, study suggests
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Clayton County schools approve $2,000 pandemic bonus for all staff
Every employee of the Clayton County school system will receive a $2,000 bonus as hazard pay for their work in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Every employee of the Clayton County school system will receive a $2,000 bonus as hazard pay for their work in the COVID-19 pandemic.
One year later, funeral service to be held for San Jose COVID victim
Arcelia Martinez was the eighth person to die in Santa Clara County out of now 1,700 deaths and among the half a million Americans who have died from coronavirus.
Arcelia Martinez was the eighth person to die in Santa Clara County out of now 1,700 deaths and among the half a million Americans who have died from coronavirus.
Nonprofit seeks mentors for Georgia foster kids 'aging-out' of system
More than 40 percent of foster children who age-out of the system are homeless within a year and a half and 50 percent have substance abuse issues, according to the faith-based non-profit.
More than 40 percent of foster children who age-out of the system are homeless within a year and a half and 50 percent have substance abuse issues, according to the faith-based non-profit.
DeKalb County sees delays in COVID-19 vaccines after winter storm
Appointments for the second dose of the Moderna vaccine in DeKalb County are being rescheduled once again.
Appointments for the second dose of the Moderna vaccine in DeKalb County are being rescheduled once again.
CDC study: Teachers could be key spreaders of COVID-19 infections, not students
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
Teachers may help drive spread of COVID-19 in schools, according to new CDC study
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study sheds light on how the coronavirus is spreading in US schools, revealing educators may play a key part in transmitting the virus.
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study sheds light on how the coronavirus is spreading in US schools, revealing educators may play a key part in transmitting the virus.
Vaccine trial participant urges communities of color to get COVID-19 vaccine
Vanzetta Evans was compelled to help when she saw the impact COVID-19 was having on her community.
Vanzetta Evans was compelled to help when she saw the impact COVID-19 was having on her community.
US COVID-19 pandemic toll: In 1 year, half a million lives
Precisely a year later, America reached a milestone of 500,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Precisely a year later, America reached a milestone of 500,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Georgia opens mass vaccination sites
Georgia officially opened four mass COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state Monday morning.
Georgia officially opened four mass COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state Monday morning.
COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
FDA urges makers of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments to adapt to coronavirus variants
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Survey: Less than half of Georgia school staff want COVID-19 vaccine
Despite calls for teachers to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines, a new survey says the majority of staff in Georgia's public schools do not want to be vaccinated.
Despite calls for teachers to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines, a new survey says the majority of staff in Georgia's public schools do not want to be vaccinated.
Website offering $2,000 to watch you sleep
A website that shares information about how to get a better night's sleep wants to give someone $2,000 to let researchers watch them snooze.
A website that shares information about how to get a better night's sleep wants to give someone $2,000 to let researchers watch them snooze.
Mass vaccination sites set to open throughout Georgia
On Monday, Georgia will open four COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state. The sites will be spread out across the state in Fulton, Bibb, Dougherty, and Habersham counties.
On Monday, Georgia will open four COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state. The sites will be spread out across the state in Fulton, Bibb, Dougherty, and Habersham counties.
Study finds about a third of people with ‘mild’ COVID-19 still have symptoms months later
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
With COVID-19 vaccination pace set to take off, Biden team well on path to hit 100M goal
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.