Coronavirus patients rush to join studies of Foster City-based Gilead drug

Coronavirus patients rush to join studies of Foster City-based Gilead drug

Gilead has given remdesivir to more than 1,700 patients on a case-by-case emergency basis, but more people ultimately will be helped if the company does the needed studies to prove safety and effectiveness.

Gilead has given remdesivir to more than 1,700 patients on a case-by-case emergency basis, but more people ultimately will be helped if the company does the needed studies to prove safety and effectiveness.

Protests against DeKalb schools re-opening enter second week

Protests against DeKalb schools re-opening enter second week

Hundreds of parents, teachers, and students protested lined up along the road near the entrance to DeKalb County School District’s main office on Tuesday – for the second week in a row.

Hundreds of parents, teachers, and students protested lined up along the road near the entrance to DeKalb County School District’s main office on Tuesday – for the second week in a row.

Dire days ahead: January could be 'worst' month in COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn

Dire days ahead: January could be 'worst' month in COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn

Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.

Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.

Kamala Harris receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Kamala Harris receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.

Aurora officials: Discarded COVID-19 vaccine result of 'human error'

Aurora officials: Discarded COVID-19 vaccine result of 'human error'

Some vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had to be "discarded" after they were inadvertently removed from a pharmacy refrigerator at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, officials said. 

Some vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had to be "discarded" after they were inadvertently removed from a pharmacy refrigerator at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, officials said. 

COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway

COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway

Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.

Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.

Cobb County teacher dies Christmas Day after battle with COVID-19

Cobb County teacher dies Christmas Day after battle with COVID-19

Patrick Key, a Cobb County elementary school teacher, died Christmas morning after battling COVID-19 for more than a month.

Patrick Key, a Cobb County elementary school teacher, died Christmas morning after battling COVID-19 for more than a month.

House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments

House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments

Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.

Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.

South African president bans sales of alcohol, orders bars closed amid COVID-19 spikes

South African president bans sales of alcohol, orders bars closed amid COVID-19 spikes

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.

South Fulton firefighters receive first round of COVID vaccine

South Fulton firefighters receive first round of COVID vaccine

City of South Fulton firefighter Daniel Simonton was one of sixmembers of the department to receive the coronavirus vaccine Monday. Interim Fire Chief Sterling Jones also got vaccinated. He said he wanted  to help ease the minds of fire personnel who worry about the safety of the vaccine. 

City of South Fulton firefighter Daniel Simonton was one of sixmembers of the department to receive the coronavirus vaccine Monday. Interim Fire Chief Sterling Jones also got vaccinated. He said he wanted  to help ease the minds of fire personnel who worry about the safety of the vaccine. 

Over 26,000 Georgians have received COVID-19 vaccine so far

Over 26,000 Georgians have received COVID-19 vaccine so far

During a news conference on Monday, state officials announced more than 26,000 people have already been vaccinated. This comes as the number of coronavirus cases are at an all-time high.

During a news conference on Monday, state officials announced more than 26,000 people have already been vaccinated. This comes as the number of coronavirus cases are at an all-time high.

Novavax begins Phase 3 testing of COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Novavax begins Phase 3 testing of COVID-19 vaccine candidate

The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if this vaccine — a different kind than its Pfizer and Moderna competitors — really works and is safe.

The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if this vaccine — a different kind than its Pfizer and Moderna competitors — really works and is safe.

Shootings, killings are also rising as COVID-19 ravages US

Shootings, killings are also rising as COVID-19 ravages US

Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.

Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dancing Amazon driver: Delivery man's moves caught on camera

Dancing Amazon driver: Delivery man's moves caught on camera

A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.

A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.

Nearly 8M have fallen into poverty since summer as US sees largest increase in single year

Nearly 8M have fallen into poverty since summer as US sees largest increase in single year

Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.

Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.