UK COVID-19 variant ‘may be’ more deadly, prime minister says
There is emerging evidence to suggest that the recently discovered, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first reported in the United Kingdom is potentially more deadly, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
There is emerging evidence to suggest that the recently discovered, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first reported in the United Kingdom is potentially more deadly, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Amazon offers assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Amazon is offering its colossal operations network and advanced technologies to assist President Joe Biden in his vow to get 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office.
Amazon is offering its colossal operations network and advanced technologies to assist President Joe Biden in his vow to get 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office.
Coronavirus has killed 371 law enforcement officers, union says
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
Singles looking for love post vaccine selfies on dating apps
Many people seem to think showing they are protected from the virus will make them a better catch.
Many people seem to think showing they are protected from the virus will make them a better catch.
Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; cancels shows
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.
At 91 and 92, this Johns Creek couple can't wait to get vaccinated
They survived the polio outbreak in the 1950s and they're doing everything they can to see the other side of the coronavirus pandemic.
They survived the polio outbreak in the 1950s and they're doing everything they can to see the other side of the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia job market mixed; Kemp spends cash to stop tax hike
Georgia’s job market flashed mixed signals in December, with employers adding more people to payrolls and the unemployment rate ticking down even as the labor force shrank.
Georgia’s job market flashed mixed signals in December, with employers adding more people to payrolls and the unemployment rate ticking down even as the labor force shrank.
Harris Co. doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial says it would have 'expired'
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
Average deaths per day in Georgia reach record high, confirmed COVID-19 cases exceed 700K
Some grim perspective as the average number of deaths per day in Georgia from COVID-19 for the last two weeks has exceeded 100 for the first time ever and the number of confirmed cases has now surpassed 700,000, according to state data.
Some grim perspective as the average number of deaths per day in Georgia from COVID-19 for the last two weeks has exceeded 100 for the first time ever and the number of confirmed cases has now surpassed 700,000, according to state data.
Fauci cites ‘liberating feeling’ in pandemic update during 2nd Biden White House press briefing
After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Coronavirus numbers in Georgia start to decline, but are still high
In a briefing at the state Capitol late Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp said while some metrics have improved, Georgians should continue to take precautions to avoid contracting or spreading coronavirus.
In a briefing at the state Capitol late Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp said while some metrics have improved, Georgians should continue to take precautions to avoid contracting or spreading coronavirus.
Preliminary research finds some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Study: Half of US adults not wearing masks when in close contact with others
According to findings released by researchers at USC, three out of 10 Los Angeles County residents and nearly half of adults in the U.S. are not wearing protective face masks when they are in close contact with people who live outside their households.
According to findings released by researchers at USC, three out of 10 Los Angeles County residents and nearly half of adults in the U.S. are not wearing protective face masks when they are in close contact with people who live outside their households.
Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
Woman shares story after entire family tests positive for COVID and the loss of her father
A COVID-19 survivor is sharing her story, hoping her family’s story can help save your life or the life of your loved one.
A COVID-19 survivor is sharing her story, hoping her family’s story can help save your life or the life of your loved one.
President Biden expected to mandate masks on planes, in airports as part of executive order
Biden’s planned order is welcomed by a number of airline industry groups.
Biden’s planned order is welcomed by a number of airline industry groups.
'There's light at the end of the tunnel': New clinics aid COVID-19 'long-haulers'
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Coronavirus-related syndrome behind death of Florida girl, 8: ‘She was a perfect child’
At this time, doctors do not know what exactly causes MIS-C.
At this time, doctors do not know what exactly causes MIS-C.
Prioritizing the vaccine for those 65 and over, and how to help them get it
Right now people 65 and older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But many of those people are struggling to find appointments. For others, who may not be tech savvy, navigating the website and figuring out where and when to get the shot can be daunting.
Right now people 65 and older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But many of those people are struggling to find appointments. For others, who may not be tech savvy, navigating the website and figuring out where and when to get the shot can be daunting.
Can you be fired for testing positive for COVID-19?
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.