Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too

The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year. 

US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites

The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.

Attorney general warns Georgians about COVID-19 vaccine scams

You can't pay to put your name on a list to get a vaccine. You also can't pay to get early access to the vaccine.

Experts address questions about the coronavirus relief bill during DeKalb County townhall

Experts gathered for a virtual town hall Thursday evening to answer questions about the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill passed by the US Congress in December. 

Elberton clinic hoping new revelations will convince state to return seized vaccine

The Medical Center of Elberton is again appealing a state decision to suspend their COVID vaccine shipments, hoping a FOX 5 I-Team investigation proves the rules were confusing for who should be vaccinated.

US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants

Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.

Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits

According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.

CVS rolling out 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to pharmacies in 11 states

CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.

US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000

Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.

DOD issues order requiring face masks on all military installations

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.

US pharmacies, grocery stores to receive a million doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week

The U.S. Government will begin shipping a million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies and grocery stores, in an effort to reach more Americans. Still, White House COVID-19 Response Team members warn the initial rollout will be slow, with vaccine hard to find because of supply issues.

Who will receive a third stimulus check? What we know so far

Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.

World's first face, double hand transplant recipient addresses media

A 22-year-old man from New Jersey who became the first person in the world to undergo a successful face and double hand transplant addressed the media Wednesday.

House panel: Renew COVID-19 lawsuit shield for another year

Georgia lawmakers wrangled for weeks last year before deciding to protect businesses and others from being sued if someone blames them for contracting COVID-19. On Wednesday, a state House committee agreed in a five-minute meeting to renew that protection for another year with no debate.