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The Savannah Chatham County Public School System has confirmed there have been positive COVID-19 cases at six district schools since classes resumed August 4.

I feel like I am running on empty: Evans Memorial overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients The White House Coronavirus Task Force has labeled much of our area a sustained hotspot. On Wednesday, WJCL ventured out to one of the hardest hit areas, Evans County, to see how theyre dealing with the influx in COVID-19 patients. Share Updated: 7:45 PM EDT Aug 4, 2021 I feel like I am running on empty: Evans Memorial overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients The White House Coronavirus Task Force has labeled...

Georgia COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations rise again By JEFF AMYAugust 3, 2021 GMT Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to reporters on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at the state capitol in Atlanta. The Republican governor says he encourages people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 but doesnt envision other measures unless hospitals get overwhelmed. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy) Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to reporters on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at the state capitol in Atlanta. The Republican governor s...

The spike in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) at this time of year is linked, at least in part, to children and others no longer widely wearing masks or social distancing to prevent COVID-19 infection, experts say.

Savannah mayor & local doctors react to new CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people Savannah Mayor & Local Doctors React to New CDC Guidance By Bria Bolden | May 14, 2021 at 1:23 AM EDT - Updated May 14 at 1:32 AM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - After over a year of masking, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear a mask or socially distance except for in areas required by laws, rules and regulations. Here at home we’re finding out wh...

Savannah doctor prepared for authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger teens Savannah doctor prepared for authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger teens By Blair Caldwell | May 4, 2021 at 5:18 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 6:41 PM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A member of the federal government says the FDA is set to authorize use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-15 next week. While the process is not official yet, a local pediatric infectious disease...

Coastal Health District continues its COVID-19 vaccination efforts Coastal Health District continues its COVID-19 vaccination efforts By Blair Caldwell | April 26, 2021 at 6:01 PM EDT - Updated April 26 at 7:21 PM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s been a month since vaccine eligibility opened up to everyone over the age of 16 in Georgia. The states vaccine dashboard shows only 23 percent of the peach state is fully vaccinated at this point. It’s no secret they wish more people were wil...

Vaccine uptake slows in Chatham as COVID transmission remains high Mary Landers, Savannah Morning News COVID-19__Learning_from_the_Past_Defining_Our_Future Replay Video UP NEXT COVID-19 vaccinations in Georgia are free, widely available and convenient for many, with free transportation available to mass vaccination sites in Chatham County. But while older Georgians flocked to vaccine appointments, their younger counterparts are less eager.  © Richard Burkhart/Savannah Mornin...

With the FDA recommending a pause in the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine because of a rare side effect, Savannah area providers are falling back on the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. "We scheduled these clinics because people were clamoring for it," Coastal Health District spokeswoman Sally Silbermann said of the J&J vaccine clinics scheduled for Tuesday. "But were not gonna do it now. Were going to honor the appointments, but its not going to be that. Its gonna b...

New COVID-19 restrictions in effect in Ga., eliminating many gathering bans New COVID-19 restrictions in effect in Ga., eliminating many gathering bans By Blair Caldwell | April 8, 2021 at 6:14 PM EDT - Updated April 8 at 6:54 PM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Thursday marks the beginning of Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to loosen the COVID-19 restrictions here in Georgia. The change eliminated the gatherings ban, shelter in place requirements and distancing in businesses. This decision has ...