COVID-19 tests scarce in Georgia as demand puts strain on services
As COVID cases surge the demand for COVID testing is increasing. Some people have waited in long lines for hours to get tested.
As COVID cases surge the demand for COVID testing is increasing. Some people have waited in long lines for hours to get tested.
Omicron variant continues to drive up new cases in Georgia, hospitalizations now spiking
More than 26,000 new COVID-19 cases have been identified over the weekend as hospitalizations in Georgia are now spiking, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
More than 26,000 new COVID-19 cases have been identified over the weekend as hospitalizations in Georgia are now spiking, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Officials warn of COVID-19 testing scams, price gouging in Georgia
Testing and testing kits for COVID-19 are getting harder to find across Georgia as the omicron variant continues to spread. Now, state officials are warning of potential scams and price gouging.
Testing and testing kits for COVID-19 are getting harder to find across Georgia as the omicron variant continues to spread. Now, state officials are warning of potential scams and price gouging.
COVID-19 testing sites create long lines as at-home kits become scarce
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
CDC shortens COVID-19 quarantine recommendation to 5 days
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop.
COVID-19 cases continue surge on Christmas weekend in Georgia
On Dec. 24, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported 9,869 total confirmed cases, after reporting more than 10,000 positive cases the day prior. The seven-day rolling average of positive cases reached 6,184.9 cases per day, the highest since Sept. 16, 2021.
On Dec. 24, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported 9,869 total confirmed cases, after reporting more than 10,000 positive cases the day prior. The seven-day rolling average of positive cases reached 6,184.9 cases per day, the highest since Sept. 16, 2021.
Dozens of Christmas Eve flights in Atlanta canceled amid omicron surge
It was a travel nightmare for thousands of passengers this Christmas Eve. Across the country, airlines are canceling hundreds of flights, dozens of them in Atlanta.
It was a travel nightmare for thousands of passengers this Christmas Eve. Across the country, airlines are canceling hundreds of flights, dozens of them in Atlanta.
Average number of new COVID-19 cases in Georgia jump 70% in last week
Georgia has seen a 70% jump in the average number of new cases in the last week, state data shows.
Georgia has seen a 70% jump in the average number of new cases in the last week, state data shows.
South Africa to stop most contact tracing as 80% of population gain some immunity
COVID-19 safety measures like contact tracing and quarantining are, for the most part, coming to an end in South Africa.
COVID-19 safety measures like contact tracing and quarantining are, for the most part, coming to an end in South Africa.
Omicron variant causes Christmas flight cancellations and holiday travel headaches
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
Severe sore throat, runny nose -- COVID-19 omicron symptoms resemble flu, cold
Symptoms of the omicron COVID-19 variant may make you think you have the flu or a cold.
Symptoms of the omicron COVID-19 variant may make you think you have the flu or a cold.
Cobb County issues declaration of emergency as omicron variant spreads
Cobb County has issued a declaration of emergency as COVID-19 cases begin to rise again.
Cobb County has issued a declaration of emergency as COVID-19 cases begin to rise again.
New COVID-19 cases in Georgia continue to spike as fears of a fifth wave strengthen
New COVID-19 cases continue to climb at a near exponential rate in Georgia, state reports.
New COVID-19 cases continue to climb at a near exponential rate in Georgia, state reports.
Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
South Africa's COVID-19 case drop may show its omicron peak has passed
South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases may signal that the country's omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.
South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases may signal that the country's omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.
Atlanta reinstates indoor mask mandate in response to omicron variant
The City of Atlanta has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases of COVID-19 have increased.
The City of Atlanta has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases of COVID-19 have increased.
COVID-19 surge: Here’s what’s canceled or closing across the US
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
Hospitalizations, confirmed COVID-19 cases spike in Georgia as omicron variant becomes dominant
The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 has risen almost 50% in Georgia in the last month, and the number of infections detected continues to accelerate.
The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 has risen almost 50% in Georgia in the last month, and the number of infections detected continues to accelerate.
CDC data: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in US
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Omicron infections 'just raging around the world,' Fauci says
The prospect of a winter chilled by a wave of infections is a severe reversal from the optimism projected by Biden months ago when he suggested the country would be back to normal by Christmas.
The prospect of a winter chilled by a wave of infections is a severe reversal from the optimism projected by Biden months ago when he suggested the country would be back to normal by Christmas.