Omicron surge: Georgia sees largest single-day jump in current hospitalizations
Georgia saw the biggest single-day jump in current hospitalizations on Wednesday since the start of the pandemic.
Georgia saw the biggest single-day jump in current hospitalizations on Wednesday since the start of the pandemic.
Omicron surge: Atlanta hospitals issue rare joint statement asking for public's help
Metro Atlanta's six major health care systems have issued a rare joint statement regarding the rising number of patients being admitted and the rapid spread of the recent COVID-19 variants. They are urging the public to help in mitigating unnecessary emergency room visits and to prevent the further spread of the virus.
Metro Atlanta's six major health care systems have issued a rare joint statement regarding the rising number of patients being admitted and the rapid spread of the recent COVID-19 variants. They are urging the public to help in mitigating unnecessary emergency room visits and to prevent the further spread of the virus.
Gwinnett County NAACP pleads for virtual learning to begin semester
The Gwinnett County NAACP published a letter asking the county school board to revert to virtual learning for a short time as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
The Gwinnett County NAACP published a letter asking the county school board to revert to virtual learning for a short time as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Omicron symptoms: Is that runny nose COVID-19 or a common cold?
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
'Flurona' in California: Testing site in LA County confirms first known local case
Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.
Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.
Chicago Public Schools cancels Wednesday classes after teachers union votes to switch to remote learning
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Jury trials halted in Cobb County again due to omicron wave of COVID-19
As COVID numbers continue to climb, Cobb County is pressing the pause button on jury trials through the week of January 17th.
As COVID numbers continue to climb, Cobb County is pressing the pause button on jury trials through the week of January 17th.
Georgia schools COVID response: Which districts have mask mandates, online classes amid omicron variant surge
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike due to the omicron variant, many school districts across Georgia are re-evaluating their policies to keep children safe.
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike due to the omicron variant, many school districts across Georgia are re-evaluating their policies to keep children safe.
Omicron variant continues to set new case records in Georgia
Georgia's 7-day average for new COVID-19 cases tops 18,000 for the first time ever this week as the more contagious omicron variant continues to spread, according to data provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Georgia's 7-day average for new COVID-19 cases tops 18,000 for the first time ever this week as the more contagious omicron variant continues to spread, according to data provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Kemp announces Georgia National Guard deployment assignments to fight omicron variant
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday where the deployments of about 200 National Guard troops will be to help with testing and hospital staffing.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday where the deployments of about 200 National Guard troops will be to help with testing and hospital staffing.
Flight canceled? Here’s how to get a refund
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
CDC reduces recommended wait time for getting Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
Kirk Cousins has COVID, will miss Vikings-Packers
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.
New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect the omicron variant? Yes, but it's complicated.
Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect the omicron variant? Yes, but U.S. health officials say early data suggests they may be less sensitive at picking it up.
Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect the omicron variant? Yes, but U.S. health officials say early data suggests they may be less sensitive at picking it up.
COVID-19 treatment pill arrives in Georgia in limited quantities, state health officials say
A limited supply of Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 have made their way to select retail pharmacies in Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Health said.
A limited supply of Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 have made their way to select retail pharmacies in Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Health said.
Grady Memorial Hospital's chief medical officer says they are 'over capacity'
The chief medical officer at Grady Memorial Hospital said they are running out of room. Many hospitals are bursting at the seams with patients but they are dedicated to treating everyone during the omicron surge.
The chief medical officer at Grady Memorial Hospital said they are running out of room. Many hospitals are bursting at the seams with patients but they are dedicated to treating everyone during the omicron surge.
Omicron surge: Georgia shatters COVID-19 records for second day in a row
In the last seven days, more than 92,000 new cases have been confirmed by the state. That is equivalent to the total number of cases confirmed in the previous 57 days, according to the GDPH data.
In the last seven days, more than 92,000 new cases have been confirmed by the state. That is equivalent to the total number of cases confirmed in the previous 57 days, according to the GDPH data.