As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
Pandemic worsens home care shortage, leaving many seniors in limbo
The pandemic has exacerbated a long-running shortage of home health aids, leaving many older Americans struggling to find assistance. One Georgia home health agency owner says she is having to turn away dozens of new clients because there is no one to cover their shifts.
The pandemic has exacerbated a long-running shortage of home health aids, leaving many older Americans struggling to find assistance. One Georgia home health agency owner says she is having to turn away dozens of new clients because there is no one to cover their shifts.
As COVID-19 cases surge, CDC says it will update its mask guidance
If you have been wearing the same cloth masks for months, Kaiser Permanente Georgia physician and epidemiologist Dr. Felipe Lobelo says now is a good time to switch to a higher-filtration one, like an N95 respirator.
If you have been wearing the same cloth masks for months, Kaiser Permanente Georgia physician and epidemiologist Dr. Felipe Lobelo says now is a good time to switch to a higher-filtration one, like an N95 respirator.
As COVID-19 cases surge, so do children's hospitalizations
A record number of children are being hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. The head of the CDC says the highly-contagious omicron variant may be driving the surge in hospitalizations, but there are no signs the variant is causing more severe disease in kids.
A record number of children are being hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. The head of the CDC says the highly-contagious omicron variant may be driving the surge in hospitalizations, but there are no signs the variant is causing more severe disease in kids.
As COVID-19 cases surge, children's hospitals feel impact of omicron
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta had 118 kids hospitalized with COVID-19 Wednesday, up from 102 Monday and the pediatric system's highest number of coronavirus patients so far in the pandemic.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta had 118 kids hospitalized with COVID-19 Wednesday, up from 102 Monday and the pediatric system's highest number of coronavirus patients so far in the pandemic.
Single mom says 'army' of doctors helped her navigate devastating diagnosis
Ebony Joy Igbinoba was just 38 and a single mother of two when doctors found 3 cancerous tumors in her breasts. But the Atlanta area woman says an "army" of doctors, nurses and other moms stepped up to help her get through her treatment.
Ebony Joy Igbinoba was just 38 and a single mother of two when doctors found 3 cancerous tumors in her breasts. But the Atlanta area woman says an "army" of doctors, nurses and other moms stepped up to help her get through her treatment.
First antiviral pill for COVID-19 — developed in Atlanta — could receive FDA authorization
The US Food and Drug Administration could soon decide whether to authorize the first antiviral pill for COVID-19, molnupiravir. Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics say the treatment was able to cut the risk of hospitalization and death in high-risk individuals by 30%.
The US Food and Drug Administration could soon decide whether to authorize the first antiviral pill for COVID-19, molnupiravir. Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics say the treatment was able to cut the risk of hospitalization and death in high-risk individuals by 30%.
Omicron variant detected in more states, Ga. health officials say delta variant remains a big threat
With cases of the new omicron variant now detected in 19 states and 50 countries, more Americans appear to be rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated.
With cases of the new omicron variant now detected in 19 states and 50 countries, more Americans appear to be rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated.
Ovarian cancer survivors find new mission: Helping women understand the warning signs
Two ovarian cancer survivors have created a non-profit to teach other women how to spot the early warning signs of a cancer, they say, too many women and their doctors miss.
Two ovarian cancer survivors have created a non-profit to teach other women how to spot the early warning signs of a cancer, they say, too many women and their doctors miss.
CDC steps up search for omicron variant at Atlanta airport
U.S. health officials say they are actively searching for the omicron variant, as scientists work to understand whether the variant poses a new pandemic threat.
U.S. health officials say they are actively searching for the omicron variant, as scientists work to understand whether the variant poses a new pandemic threat.
President Biden calls omicron variant a 'cause for concern, not a cause for panic'
President Joe Biden is urging Americans to get vaccinated or get a booster shot, as researchers around the world are racing to learn more about a highly mutated new variant of the coronavirus the WHO has named omicron.
President Joe Biden is urging Americans to get vaccinated or get a booster shot, as researchers around the world are racing to learn more about a highly mutated new variant of the coronavirus the WHO has named omicron.
Contract dispute between Northside Hospital, Anthem leaves 400,000 patients in limbo
A major Atlanta hospital system and insurance provider say they will part ways if they cannot agree on a new contract by December 31, 2021.
A major Atlanta hospital system and insurance provider say they will part ways if they cannot agree on a new contract by December 31, 2021.
Rapid COVID-19 tests, asking questions could help families navigate safer Thanksgiving
Microbiologist Amber Schmidtke's youngest son is one of 2 million kids who recently received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. She shares some Thanksgiving advice for parents of kids who are partially vaccinate. Schmidtke's advice: ask questions and be smart.
Microbiologist Amber Schmidtke's youngest son is one of 2 million kids who recently received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. She shares some Thanksgiving advice for parents of kids who are partially vaccinate. Schmidtke's advice: ask questions and be smart.
FOX 5 Atlanta's Aungelique Proctor discusses stomach cancer diagnosis
FOX 5 report Aungelique Proctor took some time off this past fall to try to figure out why she was feeling so fatigued and why her stomach hurt. The answer was not what anyone expected.
FOX 5 report Aungelique Proctor took some time off this past fall to try to figure out why she was feeling so fatigued and why her stomach hurt. The answer was not what anyone expected.
With cases rising, 4 states open COVID-19 booster shots to all adults
When it comes to who should get a COVID-19 booster shot, microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., the Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, says the list is long and a little complicated.
When it comes to who should get a COVID-19 booster shot, microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., the Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, says the list is long and a little complicated.
Pandemic brings challenges and sweet moments for caregivers
Gary Critelli says his wife Susan's Alzheimer's disease would have progressed with or without the pandemic. But to keep her safe, they've had to isolate in their Marietta home.
Gary Critelli says his wife Susan's Alzheimer's disease would have progressed with or without the pandemic. But to keep her safe, they've had to isolate in their Marietta home.
Doctors share tips on celebrating Thanksgiving safely
With nearly a million kids now partially vaccinated against COVID-19, doctors are encouraging families to continue to take basic precautions as they travel and gather over the holiday weekend.
With nearly a million kids now partially vaccinated against COVID-19, doctors are encouraging families to continue to take basic precautions as they travel and gather over the holiday weekend.
Top pediatrician answer parents' questions about COVID-19 vaccine for kids
Nearly a million kids 5 through 11 have already had their first COVID-19 shot.
Nearly a million kids 5 through 11 have already had their first COVID-19 shot.
White House: 900,000 kids ages 5-11 have had a COVID-19 shot
The children's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now fully up and running, and White House officials say more than a million and a half kids either have already had their first shot, or have an appointment to get one.
The children's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now fully up and running, and White House officials say more than a million and a half kids either have already had their first shot, or have an appointment to get one.
All grown up and still afraid of needles? These tips may help
Whether you are 5 years old or 50 years old, the fear of needles can be powerful. These tips may help adults cope with shot phobia.
Whether you are 5 years old or 50 years old, the fear of needles can be powerful. These tips may help adults cope with shot phobia.