FDA authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.
The FDA has authorized Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, the second vaccine to be approved amid the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history.
FDA clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19
The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.
The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.
Extra doses found in Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine vials approved for use by FDA
Pharmacists in the U.S. are finding extra doses of Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the distributed vials, potentially expanding the country’s short supply.
Pharmacists in the U.S. are finding extra doses of Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the distributed vials, potentially expanding the country’s short supply.
10-year-old dog adopted after spending 1,134 days in shelter
Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.
Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.
1 in 21.2 Georgians have contracted COVID-19, new data suggests
Roughly one in every 21.2 people living in Georgia have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic started nearly 10 months ago.
Roughly one in every 21.2 people living in Georgia have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic started nearly 10 months ago.
Pelosi, McConnell receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.
Person caught COVID-19 after 5 minutes in restaurant 20 feet from infected patron, researchers say
It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.
It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.
Joe, Jill Biden to get first COVID-19 vaccine dose publicly on Monday
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
Airline passengers who refuse to wear masks face potential FAA fines
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
How an historical events space is surviving pandemic economy
Small businesses took the hardest hits when the pandemic struck. We’ve seen the signs on doors from neighborhood shops that tell us that businesses are closed. According to a recent economic impact report, 60 percent of businesses that shut down during the pandemic won’t re-open.
Small businesses took the hardest hits when the pandemic struck. We’ve seen the signs on doors from neighborhood shops that tell us that businesses are closed. According to a recent economic impact report, 60 percent of businesses that shut down during the pandemic won’t re-open.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Vice President Mike Pence, Karen Pence receive COVID-19 vaccine publicly to ‘build confidence’
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Uber pledges 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
Joe Biden praises President Trump for ‘getting the vaccine moving’
In a television appearance Thursday night, Democrat Joe Biden praised President Trump for "getting the vaccine moving" as the treatment for fighting the coronavirus began to make its way across the U.S.
In a television appearance Thursday night, Democrat Joe Biden praised President Trump for "getting the vaccine moving" as the treatment for fighting the coronavirus began to make its way across the U.S.
Customers start fundraiser as Atlanta's Colonnade struggles to stay open during pandemic
Owner Jodi Stallings said business is down roughly 50%.
Owner Jodi Stallings said business is down roughly 50%.
Georgia COVID-19 vaccine shipment reduced
It'll take longer for Georgia to get its covid-19 vaccines. The state has been told its shipment next week from Pfizer is being reduced by 40%.
It'll take longer for Georgia to get its covid-19 vaccines. The state has been told its shipment next week from Pfizer is being reduced by 40%.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Metro Atlanta hospitals receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The first metro Atlanta COVID-19 hospital vaccinations are taking place, as the number of infections becomes more widespread across Georgia.
The first metro Atlanta COVID-19 hospital vaccinations are taking place, as the number of infections becomes more widespread across Georgia.
COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus? Should they wear masks?
Can you still get infected and transmit the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 300,000 American lives, even after being vaccinated? A faculty expert at John Hopkins explains.
Can you still get infected and transmit the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 300,000 American lives, even after being vaccinated? A faculty expert at John Hopkins explains.
Washington Monument temporarily closes following potential COVID-19 exposure
The Washington Monument is temporarily closed due to a reduction in its workforce from a potential COVID-19 exposure.
The Washington Monument is temporarily closed due to a reduction in its workforce from a potential COVID-19 exposure.