COVID-19 booster for immunocompromised to be approved 'imminently,' Fauci says
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Grady Health System begins rolling out COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Grady Health System said a majority of its employees will be required to have had a COVID-19 vaccine by October. The health care provider began rolling out its mandate this week.
'Talk to your doctor': Kemp urges Georgians to strongly consider getting vaccinated
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is asking Georgians to do their "due diligence" by consulting with their doctors and health care experts on the decision to get one of the three COVID-19 vaccines approved under emergency use by the FDA.
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.
Rockdale County Sheriff's deputy says COVID-19 vaccines are 'worth the shot'
A desperate plea from a Rockdale County investigator: get vaccinated for the coronavirus or risk it all.
Study suggests Moderna vaccine may be more effective than Pfizer against delta variant
A preprint study raises concerns about the effectiveness of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against the delta variant, most notably Pfizer’s two-dose shot.
Fulton commission to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees
A spokesperson for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners said Tuesday the board will consider mandating all employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The commission will take up discussion of the mandate during its meeting next week.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
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.
Houston-area COVID patient in need of hospital room, but family says they're told none are available
An Atascocita man battling COVID-19 is having trouble finding a hospital that will accept him as COVID cases continue to rise. He's now on a waiting list for hospitals out of state.
Summerfest: COVID vaccine, negative test required to attend
A COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result will be required to attend Summerfest 2021.
'This virus doesn't care': Mother mourns death of daughter who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
France mandates COVID-19 pass to enter restaurants, trains
The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.
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.
Chances of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine are slim, study finds
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
Washington announces COVID vaccine mandate for state workers, health care providers
Most state workers in Washington, as well as private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oc. 18 or will lose their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.
Fake COVID-19 vaccine cards online worry college officials
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.