Metro Atlanta hospitals try to cope with surge in COVID-19 patients
Hospitals in southern Georgia were hit first by this fourth wave of the pandemic. Now, now Metro Atlanta hospitals are under increasing pressure.
Hospitals in southern Georgia were hit first by this fourth wave of the pandemic. Now, now Metro Atlanta hospitals are under increasing pressure.
As companies weigh mandating vaccine, one expert says workplace masks should be a must
At the Viral Solutions testing and vaccination site near the Toco Hills Shopping Center in DeKalb County, Georgia, 800 to 900 people a day are lining up for COVID-19 testing.
At the Viral Solutions testing and vaccination site near the Toco Hills Shopping Center in DeKalb County, Georgia, 800 to 900 people a day are lining up for COVID-19 testing.
As CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated, some have questions
The CDC and many doctors' groups are urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But, expectant mothers say the decision about when to get their shots is complicated.
The CDC and many doctors' groups are urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But, expectant mothers say the decision about when to get their shots is complicated.
Two newborns among dozens of Georgia children hospitalized with COVID-19
Across Georgia, the number of children being hospitalized with COVID-19 is rising, as the delta variant spreads.
Across Georgia, the number of children being hospitalized with COVID-19 is rising, as the delta variant spreads.
As Georgia COVID-19 cases surge, health officials ramp up testing
As COVID-19 hospitalizations surge, Georgia health officials are ramping up testing again, and asking people not to turn to crowded ER's for testing.
As COVID-19 hospitalizations surge, Georgia health officials are ramping up testing again, and asking people not to turn to crowded ER's for testing.
As COVID-19 delta variant spreads, companies weigh vaccine mandates
The highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant is complicating return to the office plans for many companies. Some are looking increasingly hard at requiring employees to either get vaccinated or face frequent testing.
The highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant is complicating return to the office plans for many companies. Some are looking increasingly hard at requiring employees to either get vaccinated or face frequent testing.
South Georgia hospitals are filling up quickly, as delta variant spreads
Hospitals along the Georgia coast are reeling from a surge in COVID-19 patients.
Hospitals along the Georgia coast are reeling from a surge in COVID-19 patients.
Hospitals in southwest Georgia are once again feeling brunt of another COVID-19 surge
Eighteen months after being hit with an early surge of COVID-19 cases, hospitals in southwest Georgia are once again seeing their patient numbers quickly rising.
Eighteen months after being hit with an early surge of COVID-19 cases, hospitals in southwest Georgia are once again seeing their patient numbers quickly rising.
Vaccinations increase, but 93 million eligible Americans are still on the fence about shots
Federal health officials say Georgia has seen a 66% increase in people getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over the last two weeks, as the delta variant continues to spread.
Federal health officials say Georgia has seen a 66% increase in people getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over the last two weeks, as the delta variant continues to spread.
Georgia reports nearly 5,000 new daily cases as delta variant surges
Georgia's COVID-19 numbers continue to surge. The state reported nearly 5,000 new cases Wednesday.
Georgia's COVID-19 numbers continue to surge. The state reported nearly 5,000 new cases Wednesday.
Demand for COVID-19 testing is surging again as delta variant spreads
As the delta variant spreads, the long lines are back at Georgia testing sites. And many of those waiting for a swab have already been vaccinated.
As the delta variant spreads, the long lines are back at Georgia testing sites. And many of those waiting for a swab have already been vaccinated.
Expert says US dealing with COVID-19 variant 'with more tricks in its bag'
You've heard reports the delta variant may be as contagious as the chickenpox. But, what does that mean? We asked microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., to break it down what we know about the new variant.
You've heard reports the delta variant may be as contagious as the chickenpox. But, what does that mean? We asked microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., to break it down what we know about the new variant.
New CDC study details cluster of breakthrough infections tied to July Fourth celebrations
The CDC released a new study Friday detailing how hundreds of vaccinated people became infected with the delta variant earlier this month along the Massachusetts coast. The outbreak helped trigger the CDC to issue new guidance urging fully vaccinated Americans in areas of high transmission to once again wear masks in indoor public settings.
The CDC released a new study Friday detailing how hundreds of vaccinated people became infected with the delta variant earlier this month along the Massachusetts coast. The outbreak helped trigger the CDC to issue new guidance urging fully vaccinated Americans in areas of high transmission to once again wear masks in indoor public settings.
Georgia firefighter says delaying vaccination nearly cost her her life
As a first-responder, Cydney Tate of Fayetteville, Georgia, could have been among the first Georgians vaccinated. But, she says, she put it off for months. Then, she says, she ran out of time.
As a first-responder, Cydney Tate of Fayetteville, Georgia, could have been among the first Georgians vaccinated. But, she says, she put it off for months. Then, she says, she ran out of time.
Despite rare breakthrough infection, Georgia woman says COVID-19 vaccine works
Montina Daniels of Lawrenceville, Georgia, got the Pfizer COVID-19 shots months ago, through her former employer.
Montina Daniels of Lawrenceville, Georgia, got the Pfizer COVID-19 shots months ago, through her former employer.
At Atlanta's Grady Hospital, the number of COVID-19 patients is rising, again
The chief medical officer of one of Atlanta's busiest hospitals says their COVID-19 patients numbers have tripled in the last two and a half weeks.
The chief medical officer of one of Atlanta's busiest hospitals says their COVID-19 patients numbers have tripled in the last two and a half weeks.
CDC director says US reaching 'pivotal point' in pandemic, as delta variant spreads
The CDC Director says the US is as a pivotal point in the pandemic as COVID-19 infectious continue to rise. The highly contagious delta variant now makes up 83% of the circulating virus, Dr. Rochelle Walensky says.
The CDC Director says the US is as a pivotal point in the pandemic as COVID-19 infectious continue to rise. The highly contagious delta variant now makes up 83% of the circulating virus, Dr. Rochelle Walensky says.
Doctors are seeing rise in RSV and other respiratory viruses in young children
Since May, Georgia doctors have been reporting a jump in the number of children diagnosed with RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, and other respiratory illnesses that typically peak in the winter months.
Since May, Georgia doctors have been reporting a jump in the number of children diagnosed with RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, and other respiratory illnesses that typically peak in the winter months.
Atlanta man contracts COVID-19 breakthrough infection months after being vaccinated
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
US Surgeon General issues warning about vaccine misinformation
The US Surgeon General says health misinformation didn't start with the pandemic, but it has really complicated the vaccine rollout. Dr. Vivek Murthy is appealing to Americans to check their sources before they hit the "share" button.
The US Surgeon General says health misinformation didn't start with the pandemic, but it has really complicated the vaccine rollout. Dr. Vivek Murthy is appealing to Americans to check their sources before they hit the "share" button.