Ohio Vax-a-Million lottery: Nearly 2.8 million vaccinated residents sign up for a chance to win $1M
The lottery provides five $1 million prizes to adults and five full-ride college scholarships to children.
India's COVID-19 death toll 3rd highest in world at 300,000 amid slow vaccine drive
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.
Study finds fewer COVID-19 cases in Georgia schools requiring masks, improved ventilation
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied Georgia elementary schools and found those requiring mask-wearing and improved ventilation reported fewer cases COVID-19.
Masks no longer required in Gwinnett County facilities
An executive order ended the requirement of masks in Gwinnett County facilities on Friday.
Georgia permanently closes state mass vaccination sites
Workers at Georiga's mass vaccination locations have administered a combined total of more than 350,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Those sites are now shutting down.
Father of 5 dies from COVID-19 after refusing to get vaccine
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Can businesses ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status?
Some people have claimed that they cannot be asked about their COVID-19 vaccination status due to HIPAA.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
Prince William gets his 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot
The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service expanded its inoculation program to younger people.
Hair salon owners face tough choice: should they stick with masks?
As the CDC announces it is safe for fully vaccinated Americans to go without their masks in public settings, hair salon owners face a difficult decision. They have been requiring masks since they reopened a year ago. Is it time to let them go?
Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
Former CDC microbiologist says new mask guidance feels rushed, incomplete
A former CDC microbiologist says the abrupt change in masking guidance felt rushed and incomplete.
Georgia universities advised to drop mask mandates, social distancing
The University System of Georgia outlined recommendations on the discontinuation of various COVID-19 prevention methods following the Centers for Disease Control's new guidance for fully vaccinated Americans.
CDC recommends schools continue to require wearing masks, social distancing
Until more children and teenagers are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control is recommending schools still follow its prevention strategies, which include mask-wearing and social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus.
Drivers take 2 laps after receiving vaccines at Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway announced this week it was hosting a free COVID-19 test and vaccine clinic, granting recipients the opportunity to take two laps around the track afterward.