Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Kennesaw offers annual Valentine's Day dance 'to-go' amid pandemic
Crafts, sweets, cards, music playlists, flowers, stuffed animals and more are neatly placed into a $10 “Valentine’s Dance in a Box,” which they’re hoping will help families recreate the city’s longtime tradition in the safety of their homes.
Crafts, sweets, cards, music playlists, flowers, stuffed animals and more are neatly placed into a $10 “Valentine’s Dance in a Box,” which they’re hoping will help families recreate the city’s longtime tradition in the safety of their homes.
Weather delays vaccines in Cobb County
Wednesday morning Governor Brian Kemp and Dr. Kathleen Toomey plan to be in Cobb County to give an update on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Monday, weather conditions delayed opening the vaccinations at Jim Miller Park.
Wednesday morning Governor Brian Kemp and Dr. Kathleen Toomey plan to be in Cobb County to give an update on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Monday, weather conditions delayed opening the vaccinations at Jim Miller Park.
With 1.4 million Georgians uninsured, low-cost clinics work to fill the gap
Before the pandemic, about 1.4 million Georgians did not have health insurance. If you need to see a doctor now, you have some low-cost options.
Before the pandemic, about 1.4 million Georgians did not have health insurance. If you need to see a doctor now, you have some low-cost options.
CDC study urges more ‘efficient and equitable administration’ of COVID-19 vaccines
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
Democrats move forward with Biden's COVID-19 relief bill
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
Federal mask mandate in effect, what it means for you
President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect overnight into Tuesday and we have what it means for you in terms of mask-wearing.
President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect overnight into Tuesday and we have what it means for you in terms of mask-wearing.
Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Cherokee County school bus driver dies after battle with COVID-19
The 63-year-old school bus driver was hospitalized after becoming infected with COVID-19 during winter break
The 63-year-old school bus driver was hospitalized after becoming infected with COVID-19 during winter break
Vaccine shortage in Georgia prompts ‘pause’ in appointments
Public health departments and other providers are being forced to "pause" appointments for people hoping to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the Georgia governor’s office said.
Public health departments and other providers are being forced to "pause" appointments for people hoping to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the Georgia governor’s office said.
Teachers protest return to in-person learning for DeKalb County Schools
DeKalb County teachers are making one last-ditch effort to avoid a return to in-person instruction. Students are supposed to return on a staggered schedule throughout the month.
DeKalb County teachers are making one last-ditch effort to avoid a return to in-person instruction. Students are supposed to return on a staggered schedule throughout the month.
As COVID-19 variants spread, US works to speed up vaccinations
As highly-contagious COVID-19 variants spread in the US, health officials are racing to step up vaccinations.
As highly-contagious COVID-19 variants spread in the US, health officials are racing to step up vaccinations.
Biden, Harris hear GOP pitch for smaller COVID-19 relief package
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
19 cases of 'highly contagious' COVID-19 variant identified in metro Atlanta
Health officials say the highly-contagious COVID-19 variant has been found in over a dozen people around metro Atlanta.
Health officials say the highly-contagious COVID-19 variant has been found in over a dozen people around metro Atlanta.
Super Bowl parties risky during pandemic, experts say
Football fans planning to hold a Super Bowl party this weekend should try to do so as safely as possible, experts said Monday.
Football fans planning to hold a Super Bowl party this weekend should try to do so as safely as possible, experts said Monday.
‘She loved so fiercely’: Teen dies from COVID-19 after beating rare cancer 3 times
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Andrew Brooks, who led development of 1st approved COVID-19 spit test, dies at 51
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."