The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant by South African health authorities has sparked a forceful reaction across the world, with a number of countries banning travelers from several southern African countries.

ATLANTA (CBS46) — CVS Health and Walgreens have announced that they will offer COVID-19 booster shots to all adults ages 18 years and older.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Friday opened up COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, expanding the government’s campaign to shore up protection and get ahead of rising coronavirus cases that may worsen with the holidays.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) — Gwinnett County Public Schools is updating its mask policy. The new mandates will apply to the 2nd semester beginning in January.

ATLANTA (CBS46) -- Vaccine mandates are leading some, who don’t believe in the life-saving shots, to find ways to “cleanse” themselves after being inoculated.

ATLANTA (CBS46) — Gov. Brian P. Kemp, Attorney General Chris Carr and the State of Georgia has filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, according to a press release. The emergency regulation, issued on Nov. 5, 2021 by the Centers for Medi…

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) — Beginning Nov. 16 through Dec. 4, Fulton County residents will be eligible to receive $100 gift cards after receiving their COVID-19 vaccine at select sites. The incentive is available only to Fulton County residents, ages 5 and up, seeking their first or second …

ATLANTA (CBS46) — A Virginia pharmacy gave children an unapproved dose of COVID 19 vaccine last week. Now, Atlanta parents and pharmacists are sharing the facts about what could have been alarming news.

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) — Fulton County Schools has announced that masks will be required for students and staff at one of its elementary schools starting next week because of an increase in positive COVID cases or direct contact.

ATLANTA (AP) — COVID-19 cases in Georgia have plateaued but remain higher than before the recent surge and could climb again as winter approaches, a top health official said.