Georgia man frustrated by those who won't get vaccinated after losing his wife, father to COVID-19
Within a month, a Gwinnett County man lost his father and then his wife to COVID-19.
When can kids under 12 get COVID-19 vaccine? Likely not in 2021, NIH says
Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, said he believes it is “unlikely” that a vaccine for children younger than 12 will be approved by U.S. regulators before the end of the year.
Douglas County offering hazard pay, vaccine incentives to employees
Douglas County approved measures to provide one-time “hazard pay” to employees who continue to serve the public during the pandemic and another that gives a one-time monetary incentive for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Inside a Georgia ER dealing with pressure, crowding, 'scared' patients
About 84% of the state's emergency department beds are full, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
CDC panel endorses full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.
Anti-parasite drug for animals ivermectin flying off store shelves as COVID spikes
The drug has been reportedly flying off stores shelves in multiple states even though it has not been approved for treating or preventing COVID-19 in humans.
Thousands get shots at DeKalb County COVID-19 vaccination event
Georgians waited as long as four hours to be vaccinated and get a $100 prepaid debit car at a mass vaccination event at Stonecrest Mall.
Cook County judge strips mother of parental rights because she is not vaccinated
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
2 men die in Japan after receiving doses of suspended Moderna vaccines
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
Planning a Labor Day weekend trip? These safety tips may help you avoid getting sick
Millions of Americans are planning to travel over Labor Day weekend, as the US weathers a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections. These travel safety tips may help you lower your risk of getting infected.
Kroger plans to give 1 million COVID booster shots per week: report
Kroger, the nation's largest grocer, is also planning to give the jabs to people confined to nursing homes
Unvaccinated, people with health risks should avoid cruises, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.
Pfizer-BioNTech seeks FDA approval for third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
Moderna requests FDA grant priority review to its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
City Schools of Decatur considers COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff, students
The City Schools of Decatur says they are considering requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff members.
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.