US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Georgia sets new record for most confirmed COVID-19 cases in single day
Georgia set a new record for the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reported in a single day as the two-week averages climb.
Georgia set a new record for the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reported in a single day as the two-week averages climb.
Oregon suspends family doctor’s license after refusal to wear mask
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
Wednesday was one of the deadliest days in American history, topping D-Day, 9/11
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb sheriff-elects test positive for COVID-19
A day after Gwinnett County’s incoming sheriff confirmed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, two more incoming sheriff’s in Georgia reported they too tested positive for COVID-19.
A day after Gwinnett County’s incoming sheriff confirmed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, two more incoming sheriff’s in Georgia reported they too tested positive for COVID-19.
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
More than 60 organizations urge Sens. Loeffler, Perdue to support comprehensive COVID relief
The organizations want the senators to support extending comprehensive relief to include increasing SNAP benefits, providing adequate unemployment insurance benefits and providing more aid to state and local governments to avoid job loss.
The organizations want the senators to support extending comprehensive relief to include increasing SNAP benefits, providing adequate unemployment insurance benefits and providing more aid to state and local governments to avoid job loss.
You're paying more at the pump, here's why
If you've filled up your tank lately, you may have noticed the price at the pump has gone up. Triple A says the reason for the increase has to do with the COVID-19 vaccine.
If you've filled up your tank lately, you may have noticed the price at the pump has gone up. Triple A says the reason for the increase has to do with the COVID-19 vaccine.
US breaks record for single-day COVID-19 deaths with more than 3,000
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.
AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
It wasn’t all bad: Here are 20 good things that happened in 2020
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
Georgia courts urged to reevaluate resuming jury trials
As COVID-19 continue to rise in Georgia, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold D. Martin is urging the state’s courts to reevaluate resuming jury trials and other in-person court proceedings.
As COVID-19 continue to rise in Georgia, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold D. Martin is urging the state’s courts to reevaluate resuming jury trials and other in-person court proceedings.
3-year-old boy loses legs, some fingers after falling off bike, scraping knee
A 3-year-old Arizona boy is recovering after contracting a staph infection that forced him to have his legs and a few fingers amputated.
A 3-year-old Arizona boy is recovering after contracting a staph infection that forced him to have his legs and a few fingers amputated.
Frustrated senior struggles with frequent repairmen visits, warranty problems in pandemic
There's been a revolving door of appliance repairmen at Joann Dixson’s DeKalb County home ever since her washing machine stopped working properly in mid-October.
There's been a revolving door of appliance repairmen at Joann Dixson’s DeKalb County home ever since her washing machine stopped working properly in mid-October.
Atlanta City Council passes 'on-street' dining ordinance
Atlanta restaurants now have another option to keep people safe while eating out. Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance on Monday to allow restaurants to offer on-street dining.
Atlanta restaurants now have another option to keep people safe while eating out. Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance on Monday to allow restaurants to offer on-street dining.
DoorDash delivers 86% gain in stock market debut
What’s not yet clear is whether DoorDash can keep the momentum going even if delivery demand eases in a post-pandemic world.
What’s not yet clear is whether DoorDash can keep the momentum going even if delivery demand eases in a post-pandemic world.
Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations
The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.
The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.
Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine
U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.
U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.