As parents of young children watch COVID-19 variant, Atlanta 3-year-old is part study of vaccine for kids
As parents of young children watch the delta COVID-19 variant, an Atlanta 3-year-old is part of a pediatric clinical study of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
As parents of young children watch the delta COVID-19 variant, an Atlanta 3-year-old is part of a pediatric clinical study of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Calls to be fully vaccinated as Georgia's COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise again
Georgia's COVID-19 cases are rising again. Health officials say it is still too soon to say if the state could be facing another surge in infections and hospitalizations.
Georgia's COVID-19 cases are rising again. Health officials say it is still too soon to say if the state could be facing another surge in infections and hospitalizations.
Fire departments tackle a new foe in fighting blazes: cancer
For decades, American firefighters have been developing cancer at higher rates than people in other professions, many after decades of service. Veteran firefighter Jason Shivers says the elevated cancer risk was seen by some as "the cost of doing business." That attitude is changing in places like Forsyth County, Georgia.
For decades, American firefighters have been developing cancer at higher rates than people in other professions, many after decades of service. Veteran firefighter Jason Shivers says the elevated cancer risk was seen by some as "the cost of doing business." That attitude is changing in places like Forsyth County, Georgia.
At 24, Florida man undergoes double lung transplant after COVID-19 destroys lungs
What happened to Blake Bargatze is rare, but he wants to tell his story, even though he can't speak.
What happened to Blake Bargatze is rare, but he wants to tell his story, even though he can't speak.
After Lupus changed her face, Atlanta woman turns to surgery for second chance
Antonette Currie of Atlanta says it was hard to look in the mirror, after a rare form of Lupus left her face gaunt and scarred. But, the 35-year-old business owner and former model has a new look, thanks to a plastic surgery procedure that restored the fullness in her face.
Antonette Currie of Atlanta says it was hard to look in the mirror, after a rare form of Lupus left her face gaunt and scarred. But, the 35-year-old business owner and former model has a new look, thanks to a plastic surgery procedure that restored the fullness in her face.
CDC Deputy Director looks back on 33 years on the front lines of public health
Dr. Anne Schuchat came to the CDC to train as a disease detective 33 years ago. She expected to stay just a couple of years. Instead, the 61-year-old fell in love with public health.
Dr. Anne Schuchat came to the CDC to train as a disease detective 33 years ago. She expected to stay just a couple of years. Instead, the 61-year-old fell in love with public health.
Should you mask up again because of Delta variant? One expert weighs in
US health officials are tracking the Delta variant, a new, much more contagious strain of COVID-19. So, should you start wearing a mask in public again, just in case? Dr. Felipe Lobelo, director of epidemiology for Kaiser Permanente of Georgia, weighs in.
US health officials are tracking the Delta variant, a new, much more contagious strain of COVID-19. So, should you start wearing a mask in public again, just in case? Dr. Felipe Lobelo, director of epidemiology for Kaiser Permanente of Georgia, weighs in.
Hawks All-Star Dikembe Mutombo backs using drones to deliver COVID-19 vaccine
Dikembe Mutombo has flown back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo six times since he was vaccinated earlier this year. The former NBA All-Star and Atlanta Hawks legend is backing a new way to get the vaccine out in his home country, using drones.
Dikembe Mutombo has flown back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo six times since he was vaccinated earlier this year. The former NBA All-Star and Atlanta Hawks legend is backing a new way to get the vaccine out in his home country, using drones.
Atlanta 3-year-old rolls up sleeve to test COVID-19 vaccine
There is no approved COVID-19 vaccine for children 11 and under, but an East Atlanta 3-year-old is one of thousands of US kids helping to test one.
There is no approved COVID-19 vaccine for children 11 and under, but an East Atlanta 3-year-old is one of thousands of US kids helping to test one.
CDC surveys find most younger Americans are unvaccinated
A new CDC report finds many younger adults have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, and about 25% report they probably or definitely will not get vaccinated. Dr. Felipe Lobelo, director of epidemiology at Kaiser Permanente in Georgia believes low vaccination rates could leave young adults could allow the Delta variant to spread more easily in the US.
A new CDC report finds many younger adults have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, and about 25% report they probably or definitely will not get vaccinated. Dr. Felipe Lobelo, director of epidemiology at Kaiser Permanente in Georgia believes low vaccination rates could leave young adults could allow the Delta variant to spread more easily in the US.
After MS diagnosis ends Army career at 24, Ohio woman charts a new path
Jennifer Steele joined the Army at 19 and found her passion. Four years later, at 24, she began inexplicably tripping and falling. It would take months to figure out why.
Jennifer Steele joined the Army at 19 and found her passion. Four years later, at 24, she began inexplicably tripping and falling. It would take months to figure out why.
US buys 200 million extra doses of Moderna vaccine, in case booster shots are needed
The US plans to purchase 200 million additional doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The extra vaccine could be used for booster shots, if needed, in the fall and winter.
The US plans to purchase 200 million additional doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The extra vaccine could be used for booster shots, if needed, in the fall and winter.
Donor heart gives Georgia two-year-old a second chance at life
Rynli Harris will celebrate Father's Day at home in Dahlonega, Georgia, after the two-year-old received a new heart.
Rynli Harris will celebrate Father's Day at home in Dahlonega, Georgia, after the two-year-old received a new heart.
Expert says new coronavirus variant 'frightening in some ways'
Days away from "freedom day," Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the country will remain in partial lockdown for another month. This comes as Britain is dealing with a jump in cases and hospitalizations tied to a new variant of the coronavirus, known as the Delta variant.
Days away from "freedom day," Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the country will remain in partial lockdown for another month. This comes as Britain is dealing with a jump in cases and hospitalizations tied to a new variant of the coronavirus, known as the Delta variant.
Novavax says its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective against variants of the virus
Avis Blanton of Lithonia, Georgia, was one of nearly 30,000 volunteers in the PREVENT-19 Novavax vaccine clinical trial held in the US and Mexico.
Avis Blanton of Lithonia, Georgia, was one of nearly 30,000 volunteers in the PREVENT-19 Novavax vaccine clinical trial held in the US and Mexico.
Pandemic stress may be driving more women to drink
You have probably seen memes on social media about moms craving a glass of wine or two at the end of the day. But, experts are concerned the stress and isolation of the pandemic may be driving women to drink.
You have probably seen memes on social media about moms craving a glass of wine or two at the end of the day. But, experts are concerned the stress and isolation of the pandemic may be driving women to drink.
As cases drop, health officials track new coronavirus variant
As US case numbers continue to drop, health officials are tracking an emerging strain of the virus Dr. Anthony Fauci says could leave younger people, those who are partially vaccinated and the unvaccinated vulnerable.
As US case numbers continue to drop, health officials are tracking an emerging strain of the virus Dr. Anthony Fauci says could leave younger people, those who are partially vaccinated and the unvaccinated vulnerable.
Pandemic inspires new devices to detect COVID-19 in breath, blood flow
If you have to go through the sometimes uncomfortable deep nasal swab test to screen for COVID-19, you have probably thought there has to be an easier way to determine if you have the virus.
If you have to go through the sometimes uncomfortable deep nasal swab test to screen for COVID-19, you have probably thought there has to be an easier way to determine if you have the virus.
After losing grandfather to COVID-19, Georgia man helps test new vaccine
David White lost his grandfather to COVID-19 in 2020. So, in January, when the former UGA football player and software sales rep heard about a clinical trial at Morehouse School of Medicine to test a new COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax, he stepped up to volunteer.
David White lost his grandfather to COVID-19 in 2020. So, in January, when the former UGA football player and software sales rep heard about a clinical trial at Morehouse School of Medicine to test a new COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax, he stepped up to volunteer.
Georgia cardiologist part of team working to help India COVID-19 patients
It's nearly 10 p.m. on a Thursday, and Dr. Sreeni Gangasani is grabbing a cup of chai tea with his wife and daughter, getting ready for another late night.
It's nearly 10 p.m. on a Thursday, and Dr. Sreeni Gangasani is grabbing a cup of chai tea with his wife and daughter, getting ready for another late night.