New COVID-19 school reopening guidelines expected from CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are set to release new guidelines on how to reopen schools safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are set to release new guidelines on how to reopen schools safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors say people need to be even more vigilant as new coronavirus variants are documented
The number of people reported with a new coronavirus variant in Georgia continues to climb and the state's epidemiologist says the new variants are spreading quickly, many of them undetected.
The number of people reported with a new coronavirus variant in Georgia continues to climb and the state's epidemiologist says the new variants are spreading quickly, many of them undetected.
Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Walmart, Sam's Club pharmacies to begin COVID-19 vaccines Friday
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
COVID-defying French nun toasts 117th birthday with wine and prayer
A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.
A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.
California edges past New York with highest coronavirus death toll
California has edged past New York with the most death from the coronavirus. California’s death toll reached 45,496, surpassing New York’s toll of 45,312 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
California has edged past New York with the most death from the coronavirus. California’s death toll reached 45,496, surpassing New York’s toll of 45,312 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.
Unemployment claims dip to 793,000; layoffs remain high
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Facebook post helps find a liver donor for Georgia transplant recipient
Anna and James knew nothing of each other before the Facebook post, but now the two will forever be connected.
Anna and James knew nothing of each other before the Facebook post, but now the two will forever be connected.
Health officials are hopeful as Georgia COVID-19 hospitalizations trend downward
Covid-19 hospitalizations in Georgia have been declining steadily in the new year. The Chief Medical Officer of the Grady Health System says while numbers are the lowest he's seen this year so far, Georgians can't let their guards down.
Covid-19 hospitalizations in Georgia have been declining steadily in the new year. The Chief Medical Officer of the Grady Health System says while numbers are the lowest he's seen this year so far, Georgians can't let their guards down.
Spike in COVID-19 cases expected after Super Bowl celebrations, experts say
Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Former students help Gwinnett County teacher suffering from lingering COVID-19 symptoms
Language Arts Teacher Ryan Proffitt said he contracted COVID-19 last March. Since then, he's still battled symptoms of the deadly virus.
Language Arts Teacher Ryan Proffitt said he contracted COVID-19 last March. Since then, he's still battled symptoms of the deadly virus.
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.