Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect the omicron variant?
Government scientists have been checking to make sure rapid tests still work as each new variant comes along. This week, the FDA said preliminary research indicates they detect omicron, but may have reduced sensitivity.
Government scientists have been checking to make sure rapid tests still work as each new variant comes along. This week, the FDA said preliminary research indicates they detect omicron, but may have reduced sensitivity.
CDC advises travelers to avoid cruises regardless of vaccination status
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
COVID-19 leaves US children hospitalized in near-record numbers
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
COVID, cold or flu? Pay attention to timing, symptoms, doctor says
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
New COVID-19 cases in US soar to highest levels on record
More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to their highest level on record.
More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to their highest level on record.
Do not go to the hospital for COVID test, health officials say
Georgia's Department of Public Health is urging Georgians not to go to hospitals for COVID testing amid a surge in cases across the state.
Georgia's Department of Public Health is urging Georgians not to go to hospitals for COVID testing amid a surge in cases across the state.
DeKalb County to hand out 5,000 COVID-19 at-home rapid tests
DeKalb County is handing out 5,000 at-home test kits Thursday to help alleviate some long lines and wait times as demand for testing skyrockets amid the omicron variant surge.
DeKalb County is handing out 5,000 at-home test kits Thursday to help alleviate some long lines and wait times as demand for testing skyrockets amid the omicron variant surge.
Omicron surge: Who needs to be tested for COVID-19 as cases grow?
As COVID cases hit record highs, testing sites are filling up fast. People are waiting in lines for hours to find out if they have COVID. But now some health officials are saying don't get tested if you don't absolutely have to.
As COVID cases hit record highs, testing sites are filling up fast. People are waiting in lines for hours to find out if they have COVID. But now some health officials are saying don't get tested if you don't absolutely have to.
Widespread flight cancellations continue as omicron spreads
Hundreds of flights were canceled Wednesday as the omicron variant creates havoc both for travelers and for airlines that are having to cobble together flight crews as pilots, flight attendants and ground crews become infected or are exposed to others who have been.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Wednesday as the omicron variant creates havoc both for travelers and for airlines that are having to cobble together flight crews as pilots, flight attendants and ground crews become infected or are exposed to others who have been.
Omicron surge: Georgia hits new single-day record for COVID-19 cases
Georgia has set a new single-day record for the number of positive COVID-19 tests and the number of tests reported as the omicron variant continues its spread.
Georgia has set a new single-day record for the number of positive COVID-19 tests and the number of tests reported as the omicron variant continues its spread.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
CDC director: Omicron variant mostly mild so far
The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.
The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.
Grady Hospital updates visitation policy amid COVID omicron surge
Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 cannot have visitors except in end-of-life situations. The health system said nursing leaders will determine the number of visitors in end-of-life scenarios.
Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 cannot have visitors except in end-of-life situations. The health system said nursing leaders will determine the number of visitors in end-of-life scenarios.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
Atlanta New Year's Eve Peach Drop canceled due to COVID spike
The owners of Underground Atlanta released a statement saying the 2021-22 New Years Eve Peach Drop is officially cancelled due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The owners of Underground Atlanta released a statement saying the 2021-22 New Years Eve Peach Drop is officially cancelled due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Georgia falls just shy of single-day record high for new COVID-19 cases as omicron surge continues
Tuesday's COVID-19 numbers in Georgia fall just short of setting the all-time single-day record for new cases, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Tuesday's COVID-19 numbers in Georgia fall just short of setting the all-time single-day record for new cases, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Emory University switches to remote learning amid COVID-19 case spike
Emory University announced Tuesday it would move to virtual learning in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the omicron variant.
Emory University announced Tuesday it would move to virtual learning in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the omicron variant.
Doctors advise against cloth masks to prevent spread of COVID-19
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
COVID-19 infections soar in Atlanta area as hospitals fill up
COVID-19′s omicron wave is rapidly pushing up the number of patients infected with the virus in Georgia hospitals, particularly in the Atlanta area.
COVID-19′s omicron wave is rapidly pushing up the number of patients infected with the virus in Georgia hospitals, particularly in the Atlanta area.