Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Bay Area hospitals seeing jump in COVID-19 cases, but fewer severe symptoms
Bay Area hospitals are seeing a spike in COVID-19 patients with new variants.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms, will self isolate
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, as announced during the UnidosUS annual conference via the White House's YouTube channel.
Top prosecutors in Tampa Bay continue to uncover cases of COVID-19 relief fraud
A Riverview man was sentenced recently. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida says he was convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with fraudulently receiving COVID-19 relief funds.
COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
Long COVID symptoms can lead to exercise intolerance: Expert
Moving your body is the key to good health, but it may be more of a challenge than it used to be for those who suffer from long COVID.
Tampa’s top federal prosecutor, COVID Fraud Task Force works to recover millions in relief money: ‘Stay tuned’
In the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic relief arrived in the form of government programs.
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.
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.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
'They can’t make you do it in Florida': DeSantis against COVID-19 mandates
Governor Ron DeSantis doubled down on his anti-mask policies at a news conference Thursday.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
Shortness of breath and palpitations possible symptoms after COVID-19, cardiologist says
Dr. Michael Malone, a cardiologist at Bayfront Health, said he has seen a lot more people with shortness of breath over the past few years, and they’ve recovered from COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases rise with EG.5 emerging as dominant variant
Just in time for the start of a new school year, doctors say COVID-19 cases are on the rise, but they’re not calling it a "surge."
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 pill, gets full FDA approval
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.
1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, key symptoms identified, US study finds
A U.S. study suggests 1 in 10 people are getting long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic.