CDC changes isolation time period for COVID-19 infections
Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, CDC officials say.
COVID-19 fragments may cause problems after infection: Report
NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.
WHO director calls for world pandemic treaty to prepare for Disease X
Disease X is a hypothetical "placeholder" virus that has not yet been formed, but scientists say it could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
What's in your poop? CDC program checks stool for COVID virus amid sickness surge
CDC officials are warning of a surge in COVID-19 cases among other flu-like illnesses nationwide. This comes as people are returning from holiday travel plans. Experts say they’ve also seen a sharp decline in vaccinations.
Atlanta-based UPS to end remote workweeks at global offices
United Parcel Service says its workers will soon be returning to the office.
More hospitals requiring masks as flu, COVID-19 cases surge
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
RSV slows, but flu and COVID-19 cases are soaring
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
As Americans return to work, school after holiday break, COVID-19 hospitalizations rise
As the holiday travel season winds down, hospitals are bracing for another rise in COVID-19 patients. The CDC says just over 29,000 Americans are hospitalzed with complications of the virus, and that number could rise in the next few weeks.
U.S. Bank sending nearly $6 million to consumers for freezing access to unemployment benefits during COVID-19
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
Flu, COVID-19 infections rising, could worsen over holidays, CDC says
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
JN.1 COVID-19 variant: What to know about the latest virus strain
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
Cobb County teen distributes 50 sensory kits to Marietta PD for Eagle Scout project
A Cobb County teenager and Marietta High School student is being recognized for distributing sensory kits to the Marietta Police Department.
Atlanta Hawks, YMCA announce transformative jersey patch partnership
In a significant collaboration, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta and the Atlanta Hawks have unveiled a multi-year partnership, marking the Y as the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the Atlanta Hawks.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
Researchers identify amino acid that may play role for predicting, treating long COVID
The researchers were able to determine which patients with COVID-19 would go on to develop longer-term symptoms.
Inaugural Westside Stride seeks to highlight walkability, bikeability of the area
Yesterday, organizers launched the inaugural Westside Stride, turning Howell Mill Road into a car-free, family-friendly street festival.
Susan G. Komen Georgia's MORE THAN PINK Walk raises $755K
The annual Susan G. Komen Georgia MORE THAN PINK Walk, held at Lenox Square, saw an impressive turnout of over 6,000 attendees.
Family rescues pig stranded 2 miles offshore in Hawaii
The rescue operation lasted nearly an hour.
School bus drivers appealing to Kemp over COVID unemployment repayments
Some of the Clayton County school bus drivers say they've been asked to pay $20,000 to $50,000 in unemployment benefits they received during the COVID-19 pandemic.