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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Studies suggest 4 vitamins to lower risk of severe cases of COVID-19
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.
Lyft leads coalition offering 60 million rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites
Lyft is offering 60 million free or discounted rides to and from coronavirus vaccination sites in uninsured, at-risk and low-income communities.
Lyft is offering 60 million free or discounted rides to and from coronavirus vaccination sites in uninsured, at-risk and low-income communities.
Seattle Children's Hospital technician hospitalized for over a month dies of COVID-19
The holidays are for spreading good cheer, but one family is devastated after the death of a father who lost his battle with COVID-19. Doug Bwamu, a Seattle Children’s Hospital healthcare worker, was hospitalized for more than a month before he died just days before Christmas.
The holidays are for spreading good cheer, but one family is devastated after the death of a father who lost his battle with COVID-19. Doug Bwamu, a Seattle Children’s Hospital healthcare worker, was hospitalized for more than a month before he died just days before Christmas.
President Trump signs COVID relief, spending bill averting shutdown. So what happens now?
Once the President saw the opportunity for the $2,000 with the House planning a bill, he agreed to sign the plan.
Once the President saw the opportunity for the $2,000 with the House planning a bill, he agreed to sign the plan.
McConnell praises Trump for signing COVID-19, government funding bills
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised President Trump late Sunday for signing a $900 billion pandemic package and a $1.4 trillion government funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised President Trump late Sunday for signing a $900 billion pandemic package and a $1.4 trillion government funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
Lawmakers join calls for leniency for Georgia college student jailed in the Caymans
Two of Georgia’s lawmakers have appealed the U.S. Embassy in the Cayman Islands to request leniency for Skylar Mack, the 18-year-old Mercer University pre-med student locked up for breaking COVID-19 restrictions.
Two of Georgia’s lawmakers have appealed the U.S. Embassy in the Cayman Islands to request leniency for Skylar Mack, the 18-year-old Mercer University pre-med student locked up for breaking COVID-19 restrictions.
Fauci claims herd immunity numbers were 'guestimates,' settles on 75-80%
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."
Europe comes together to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Doctors, nurses and the elderly rolled up their sleeves across the European Union to receive the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Sunday.
Doctors, nurses and the elderly rolled up their sleeves across the European Union to receive the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Sunday.
Family wishes father battling cancer alone in hospital a special 'Merry Christmas'
Many hospital patients had to be alone on Christmas Day with most hospitals under quarantine due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic.
Many hospital patients had to be alone on Christmas Day with most hospitals under quarantine due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic.
Some won't receive 2nd stimulus check if relief bill is signed – here is the reason why
College students, older dependents are among individuals who won't receive second stimulus check.
College students, older dependents are among individuals who won't receive second stimulus check.
CDC to implement new travel mandate for passengers from the UK
Some international travelers will face new travel restrictions to the United States as a new strain of the coronavirus spreads across Europe.
Some international travelers will face new travel restrictions to the United States as a new strain of the coronavirus spreads across Europe.
First two cases of more contagious COVID virus detected in Canada
Two people in Canada have the new, more contagious strain of COVID-19. They are a couple. They have not been traveling. They did not have any exposure to anyone who was at high risk.
Two people in Canada have the new, more contagious strain of COVID-19. They are a couple. They have not been traveling. They did not have any exposure to anyone who was at high risk.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Hungary, Germany hours after shipments
Germany, Hungary and Slovakia began giving out their first coronavirus vaccine shots on Saturday only hours after receiving their first shipments.
Germany, Hungary and Slovakia began giving out their first coronavirus vaccine shots on Saturday only hours after receiving their first shipments.