New COVID-19 initiative could help at-risk Americans get antivirals faster
A new "test to treat" initiative is designed to help higher-risk Americans to get easy access to antiviral pills the White House describes as a "gamechanger."
A new "test to treat" initiative is designed to help higher-risk Americans to get easy access to antiviral pills the White House describes as a "gamechanger."
White House hits pandemic 'reset' button with new COVID-19 plan
With cases dropping and more than 200 million Americans fully vaccinated, the White House is attempting to hit the reset button with a new plan to move the country into a new phase of the pandemic. But, Congress will still need to fund the plan.
With cases dropping and more than 200 million Americans fully vaccinated, the White House is attempting to hit the reset button with a new plan to move the country into a new phase of the pandemic. But, Congress will still need to fund the plan.
Miles apart, coworkers team up to help a colleague get a lifesaving transplant
The pandemic left many of us at home, working remotely. Gone were the water cooler conversations, and catching up on each other's lives. But, when a Cancer Treatment Centers of America employee learned her colleague was in trouble, she got to work.
The pandemic left many of us at home, working remotely. Gone were the water cooler conversations, and catching up on each other's lives. But, when a Cancer Treatment Centers of America employee learned her colleague was in trouble, she got to work.
Three Georgia sisters with sickle cell hopeful about experimental gene editing treatment
About 100,000 Black Americans are living with the hereditary blood disorder.
About 100,000 Black Americans are living with the hereditary blood disorder.
Atlanta-based CDC says many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Microbiologist weighs in on how to know COVID-19 is becoming endemic
As COVID-19 infections continue to plummet, do we still need to wear a mask, and what about booster shots? Are those necessary now that the omicron surge is waning? Microbiologist Amber Schmidtke, who has been covering the pandemic in Georgia in an online newsletter, weighs in.
As COVID-19 infections continue to plummet, do we still need to wear a mask, and what about booster shots? Are those necessary now that the omicron surge is waning? Microbiologist Amber Schmidtke, who has been covering the pandemic in Georgia in an online newsletter, weighs in.
Trip to Disney World inspires Georgia teen's 80-pound weight loss
Like a lot of kids, Jamal Graves has grown up going to Disney World and Universal Studios every year. That is where, 6 years ago, the now 22-year-old and his mom hit a problem: Jamal was too big to ride some of the rides he loves.
Like a lot of kids, Jamal Graves has grown up going to Disney World and Universal Studios every year. That is where, 6 years ago, the now 22-year-old and his mom hit a problem: Jamal was too big to ride some of the rides he loves.
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Pfizer on Tuesday asked the U.S. to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, potentially opening the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots as early as March.
Pfizer on Tuesday asked the U.S. to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, potentially opening the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots as early as March.
Georgia woman raises thousands for Atlanta 'home away from home'
Laura Lee Mason of Hiram, Georgia, knew little about the Ronald McDonald House Charities until her newborn son because critically ill. Today, she has raised $67,000 for the charity that opened its doors to her during the hardest months of her life.
Laura Lee Mason of Hiram, Georgia, knew little about the Ronald McDonald House Charities until her newborn son because critically ill. Today, she has raised $67,000 for the charity that opened its doors to her during the hardest months of her life.
Georgia woman says new sickle cell treatment may be a 'gamechanger'
Tiffany George was born with sickle cell disease. The Georgia 24-year-old was part of a clinical trial to study a new treatment she considers a "gamechanger."
Tiffany George was born with sickle cell disease. The Georgia 24-year-old was part of a clinical trial to study a new treatment she considers a "gamechanger."
Medicare opens up access to free at-home COVID-19 tests
The Biden administration, seeking to fill a frustrating gap in coverage for COVID-19 tests, Thursday announced that people with Medicare will be able to get free over-the-counter tests much more easily in the coming weeks.
The Biden administration, seeking to fill a frustrating gap in coverage for COVID-19 tests, Thursday announced that people with Medicare will be able to get free over-the-counter tests much more easily in the coming weeks.
Man hospitalized 88 days with COVID-19 says skipping vaccine 'worst decision of my life'
Jeff Adams of Covington, Georgia, says he did not get the COVID-19 vaccine because he rarely gets sick. So, he didn't think he needed to worry about the the coronavirus. "I can now tell you conclusively that is the worst decision of my life," the 56-year-old now says.
Jeff Adams of Covington, Georgia, says he did not get the COVID-19 vaccine because he rarely gets sick. So, he didn't think he needed to worry about the the coronavirus. "I can now tell you conclusively that is the worst decision of my life," the 56-year-old now says.
Mother of toddler with life-threatening heart defect tells parents, 'Trust your gut'
Ashley Murray sensed something was wrong with her baby AJ. The Savannah-area 9-month-old was breathing hard, irritable and not eating enough. He weighed just 13 pounds. But, Murray wasn't expecting the problem to be AJ's heart.
Ashley Murray sensed something was wrong with her baby AJ. The Savannah-area 9-month-old was breathing hard, irritable and not eating enough. He weighed just 13 pounds. But, Murray wasn't expecting the problem to be AJ's heart.
Surgeon General reassures parents FDA won't cut corners on under-5 vaccine review
The FDA is reviewing data submitted by Pfizer, after the vaccine manufacturer applied for emergency authorization of its vaccine for children under 5. Polls show parents of toddlers and preschoolers have mixed feelings about the vaccine.
The FDA is reviewing data submitted by Pfizer, after the vaccine manufacturer applied for emergency authorization of its vaccine for children under 5. Polls show parents of toddlers and preschoolers have mixed feelings about the vaccine.
Georgia woman is back in the gym after surviving 6 heart attacks
When she had her first heart attack, Karen Green had all the classic symptoms, but none of the risk factors. It has taken the 56-year-old Hoschton, Georgia, former teacher years to get answers, and to get back working out again.
When she had her first heart attack, Karen Green had all the classic symptoms, but none of the risk factors. It has taken the 56-year-old Hoschton, Georgia, former teacher years to get answers, and to get back working out again.
Hospitals feel the strain of omicron surge
New research backs up the theory the highly-contagious omicron variant causes less severe disease than previous variants. Yet, because of the number of Americans getting infection, many hospitals are nearing capacity.
New research backs up the theory the highly-contagious omicron variant causes less severe disease than previous variants. Yet, because of the number of Americans getting infection, many hospitals are nearing capacity.
Atlanta hospital copes with record surge in COVID-19 patients, staffing shortage
Grady Health System in Atlanta is experiencing its biggest surge in COVID-19 patients so far in the pandemic. At one point, earlier this month, they had 285 patients with the virus. The system's top doctor says they are also struggling with serious staffing shortages.
Grady Health System in Atlanta is experiencing its biggest surge in COVID-19 patients so far in the pandemic. At one point, earlier this month, they had 285 patients with the virus. The system's top doctor says they are also struggling with serious staffing shortages.
CDC Director urges Americans to make sure they're up-to-date on COVID-19 shots
White House COVID-19 officials say the omicron surge appears to have peaked in several states hit early by the variant.
White House COVID-19 officials say the omicron surge appears to have peaked in several states hit early by the variant.
The US is distributing free N95 masks. Here's how to use one and when to toss it.
At Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Dr. Neil Winawer has spent much of the past two years wearing an N95 respirator at work. We asked him for some advice on how to use the masks, how to take care of them, and when to toss them out.
At Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Dr. Neil Winawer has spent much of the past two years wearing an N95 respirator at work. We asked him for some advice on how to use the masks, how to take care of them, and when to toss them out.
'Like witnessing a miracle': Georgia woman gives birth after nearly 5-month battle with COVID-19
Sheenah Berry didn't think she needed the COVID-19 vaccine until she got pregnant. Then, before she could get her shots, the Rex, Georgia woman caught the coronavirus that would hospitalize her for more than 4 months.
Sheenah Berry didn't think she needed the COVID-19 vaccine until she got pregnant. Then, before she could get her shots, the Rex, Georgia woman caught the coronavirus that would hospitalize her for more than 4 months.