Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests

Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.

NY Rep. Adriano Espaillat has coronavirus

Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.

$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan

On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.

New C.D.C. report highlight Georgia's COVID-19 impact

A new Centers for Disease Control report brings bad news about COVID-19's impact on Georgia and the Atlanta metro area.

Head of Cobb & Douglas Public Health says kids need to stay home if possible

As the number of COVID-19 cases climbs, the Director of Cobb and Douglas Public Health says we all need to go back to what we were doing when the pandemic first hit, and stay home. Dr. Janet Memark says that includes students, if possible.

Former NFL Player, youth football coach dies from COVID-19 complications

Former NFL player Tim Lester earned the nickname "Bus Driver" while serving as Fullback for Hall of Famer Jerome "The Bus"  Bettis during 5 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the ''90s.

Biotech companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine for cats

Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.

Confused about COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy? Doctors push for change

Efforts to avoid experimenting on pregnant women in clinical trials are unintentionally making them part of an experiment in everyday life.

Georgia's first black Supreme Court Chief Justice receives COVID-19 vaccination

He walks with such a humble and an unassuming presence, you don't realize you're interacting with a stalwart figure in Georgia history. Judge Robert Benham was the first African American to serve on the Georgia Supreme Court and the first to serve as Chief Justice. He retired in March 2020 after 30 years on Georgia’s highest court.

With 1,575 GA vaccine providers signed up, finding vaccine is the hard part

The Georgia Department of Public Health has found 1,575 providers willing to vaccinate Georgians. Finding available vaccine has been harder.

Man stuck in overseas hospital as Georgia ICU's reach capacity

Corey Hart's sister said her brother was seriously injured after falling from a balcony. She said the ICU's are full at all of the facilities they've called.

Mortuary workers seek COVID-19 vaccine priority

A man who almost lost his life while working for a prominent Atlanta funeral home believes mortuary employees statewide should be considered first responders. 

Pharmacy license suspended for Wisconsin man accused of ruining vaccine

The Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board voted unanimously to suspend the license of a former Aurora Grafton pharmacist accused of intentionally sabotaging the COVID-19 vaccine.

Gwinnett County Public Schools to move to digital learning temporarily

Gwinnett County Public Schools will go to digital learning next week as cases of the coronavirus continue to rise across the state.

Small Christmas gathering leaves 4 Georgia family members sickened with COVID-19

After a small Christmas morning gathering left four members of a Metro-Atlanta family infected with the coronavirus, Chris Kouns hopes sharing his father's story will give Philip Kouns one final chance to do what he loved most: help other people.