Hit hard by COVID-19 surge, Michigan asks for more vaccine
About 20% of Americans are fully vaccinated, and infections and hospitalizations in seniors are steadily dropping. Yet, with regional viral hotspots in the Upper Midwest and Northeast, Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitner is urging the US to redirect vaccines to hard-hit states like hers.
About 20% of Americans are fully vaccinated, and infections and hospitalizations in seniors are steadily dropping. Yet, with regional viral hotspots in the Upper Midwest and Northeast, Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitner is urging the US to redirect vaccines to hard-hit states like hers.
You got vaccinated. Now, how long will you be protected?
New research shows the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine produces antibodies that persist for 6 months after the second dose of the vaccine. One epidemiologist says the vaccine's protection likely lasts longer than that.
New research shows the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine produces antibodies that persist for 6 months after the second dose of the vaccine. One epidemiologist says the vaccine's protection likely lasts longer than that.
CDC says more contagious UK COVID-19 variant is now the dominant strain in the US
The CDC says a new more contagious variant of the coronavirus is now the dominant strain circulating in the US. The B.1.1.7 variant, which surfaced in the United Kingdom last fall is more transmissible and may cause more severe disease. US health officials say the vaccines could stop the new strain, if the US can get many more Americans protected.
The CDC says a new more contagious variant of the coronavirus is now the dominant strain circulating in the US. The B.1.1.7 variant, which surfaced in the United Kingdom last fall is more transmissible and may cause more severe disease. US health officials say the vaccines could stop the new strain, if the US can get many more Americans protected.
CDC report: Illinois bar opening linked to 46 COVID-19 cases
A new CDC report details how a February bar opening in rural Illinois turned into a COVID-19 super-spreader event. In all, 46 cases were tied to the opening, including 26 patrons, 3 staff members and 17 close contacts of attendees in the community.
A new CDC report details how a February bar opening in rural Illinois turned into a COVID-19 super-spreader event. In all, 46 cases were tied to the opening, including 26 patrons, 3 staff members and 17 close contacts of attendees in the community.
CDC updates travel guidance, making it easier for fully vaccinated Americans to fly
If you are fully vaccinated and eager to start flying again, the CDC now says travel is "low risk" for you.
If you are fully vaccinated and eager to start flying again, the CDC now says travel is "low risk" for you.
New COVID-19 strains may be fueling US rise in cases
The US has now administered just over 150 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Yet, after months of dropping case numbers, infections are beginning to rise, driven, at least in part, by new more contagious strains of the coronavirus.
The US has now administered just over 150 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Yet, after months of dropping case numbers, infections are beginning to rise, driven, at least in part, by new more contagious strains of the coronavirus.
CDC Director warns US could be hit with a fourth wave of the pandemic
As US case counts once again rise, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says she has a feeling of "impending doom," warning the country could be hit by a fourth wave of the pandemic.
As US case counts once again rise, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says she has a feeling of "impending doom," warning the country could be hit by a fourth wave of the pandemic.
Studies show breakthrough infections are rare in fully vaccinated healthcare workers
All three of the FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines performed well in clinical-trials. Two new studies show they are also working well out in the real world.
All three of the FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines performed well in clinical-trials. Two new studies show they are also working well out in the real world.
Independent panel questions AstraZeneca's positive US vaccine study data
Just hours after AstraZeneca's US chief appeared on FOX News Monday touting the positive results of the company's COVID-19 US clinical trial, an independent safety review board said the company may have chosen to use "outdated and potentially misleading" data to make its vaccine appear more effective that it was.
Just hours after AstraZeneca's US chief appeared on FOX News Monday touting the positive results of the company's COVID-19 US clinical trial, an independent safety review board said the company may have chosen to use "outdated and potentially misleading" data to make its vaccine appear more effective that it was.
With travel surging, the CDC is urging Americans to stay close to home for spring break
After a year of staying close to home, many Americans really want to travel again. But,the CDC is urging Americans to put off travel for a few more weeks, until more Americans can be vaccinated.
After a year of staying close to home, many Americans really want to travel again. But,the CDC is urging Americans to put off travel for a few more weeks, until more Americans can be vaccinated.
CDC says students can stay 3 feet apart in classrooms where masks are worn
The CDC says new research shows children can safely be placed three feet apart in most classrooms, as long as everyone is wearing a mask. The new guidelines could make it much easier for US K-12 schools to return to in-person learning.
The CDC says new research shows children can safely be placed three feet apart in most classrooms, as long as everyone is wearing a mask. The new guidelines could make it much easier for US K-12 schools to return to in-person learning.
UAB researcher develops at home immunity test
Just over 12% of American adults are now fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.
Just over 12% of American adults are now fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.
As vaccinations expand, finding COVID-19 testing might be becoming harder
Nearly three months into COVID-19 vaccinations in the US, finding the vaccine is getting easier. But, finding a COVID-19 testing site is becoming a challenge.
Nearly three months into COVID-19 vaccinations in the US, finding the vaccine is getting easier. But, finding a COVID-19 testing site is becoming a challenge.
Are you one of 3 million Georgians now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine? Here's where to find it
There were selfies, Band-Aids and a steady stream of vaccine recipients in Doraville on Monday morning as about 420 people were scheduled to be vaccinated at a DeKalb Board of Health vaccination site, many newly eligible for the vaccine
There were selfies, Band-Aids and a steady stream of vaccine recipients in Doraville on Monday morning as about 420 people were scheduled to be vaccinated at a DeKalb Board of Health vaccination site, many newly eligible for the vaccine
Cancer patients navigate treatment, travel during the pandemic
The pandemic has been challenging for many cancer patients. One retired police sergeant and his wife have been driving 6 hours from their home in Florida to Georgia, to make sure he can get the treatment he needs.
The pandemic has been challenging for many cancer patients. One retired police sergeant and his wife have been driving 6 hours from their home in Florida to Georgia, to make sure he can get the treatment he needs.
Georgians 55 and up, high-risk to get their turn at COVID-19 vaccination
When Glen Sarvady's wife, Andy, a teacher, got her first COVID-19 shot, Tuesday, he thought it would be another 6 weeks until he would be eligible for the vaccine. That changed quickly on Wednesday.
When Glen Sarvady's wife, Andy, a teacher, got her first COVID-19 shot, Tuesday, he thought it would be another 6 weeks until he would be eligible for the vaccine. That changed quickly on Wednesday.
US picks up pace of vaccinations, averaging 2 million shots a day
For the first time in the pandemic, some US states could soon reach a tipping point, with more vaccine than people who want to get vaccinated.
For the first time in the pandemic, some US states could soon reach a tipping point, with more vaccine than people who want to get vaccinated.
After a year apart, grandparents brace for reunion with grandchildren
It's been a year since Sue Landa of LaGrange, Georgia, last hugged her 5 grandchildren. That is about to change, thanks to new guidance from the CDC.
It's been a year since Sue Landa of LaGrange, Georgia, last hugged her 5 grandchildren. That is about to change, thanks to new guidance from the CDC.
CDC says fully vaccinated Americans can visit grandchildren, socialize in certain settings without masks
You are fully vaccinated. So, what now?
You are fully vaccinated. So, what now?
FEMA to open mass vaccination site at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The White House announced Atlanta will be the site of an FEMA-supported mass vaccination site at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The vaccination center, which will open in the next two weeks, will be capable of vaccinating about 6,000 people a day.
The White House announced Atlanta will be the site of an FEMA-supported mass vaccination site at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The vaccination center, which will open in the next two weeks, will be capable of vaccinating about 6,000 people a day.