COVID-19

Moderna Says Booster Dose Increases Protection Against Omicron

Black Information Network - January 20, 2022

Moderna announced Monday (December 20) that a booster dose of its vaccine significantly increases antibody levels to protect against the Omicron variant. In a statement,...

Biden Administration To Distribute 500 Million At-Home Covid-19 Test Kits

Black Information Network - January 19, 2022

President Joe Biden on Tuesday (December 21) is expected to announce the government's rollout of free at-home Covid-19 testing and other measures as millions...

End Of COVID Pandemic Might Be In Sight Due To Omicron Spread

Black Information Network - January 19, 2022

"Pandemic" may soon become a word of the past in part thanks to the Omnicron spread. While it's still too early to predict whether...

Vaccine Gap Between Black And White Americans Widens Amid Push For Boosters

Black Information Network - January 18, 2022

Vaccine equity remains a priority as a racial divide in America widens once again –– this time amid a surge and with a new...

Most Americans Are ‘Worn Out’ By Pandemic-Related Changes, Poll Finds

Black Information Network - December 16, 2021

If you've been feeling tired or even angry over the daily pandemic-related changes we've all had to make, you aren't alone. A new poll found...

Fulton County Vaccination Sites Now Open Evenings

Site Editor - December 8, 2021

Fulton County Vaccination Sites Now Open Evenings Sites help residents get vaccinated after hours during busy holiday season With residents finding their time at a premium...

Omicron Variant Was In Europe Before South African Scientists Detected It

Black Information Network - December 6, 2021

New data is revealing a different timeline of when the Omicron variant first started spreading across the globe –– and it may not begin...

Vaccination Gift Card Program Resumes in Fulton County

Site Editor - November 14, 2021

Vaccination Gift Card Incentive Program Resumes in Fulton County Gift cards to be offered to those receiving first and second doses at some locations Beginning Tuesday,...

5 Things To Know About Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccines For Kids

Black Information Network - October 29, 2021

This week, a panel with the Food and Drug Administration voted to recommend the use of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children under 12. The vote...

Say Yes! COVID Test Program Nearing Conclusion

Site Editor - October 27, 2021

Say Yes! COVID Test Program Nearing Conclusion Approximately 180 thousand home test kits received by areas hit hard by pandemic ATLANTA – Fulton County’s efforts to...

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