US hits vaccine milestone as 70% of US adults now have at least 1 dose
The CDC says 70% of American adults have now received at least one vaccine dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as the country faces a new surge fueled by the delta variant.
The CDC says 70% of American adults have now received at least one vaccine dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as the country faces a new surge fueled by the delta variant.
US employers ratchet up the pressure on unvaccinated workers
Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. After months of offering bonuses and other incentives to get the COVID-19 shot, a growing number of businesses are imposing rules to make it harder for employees to refuse, from outright mandates to requiring the unvaccinated to undergo regular testing.
Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. After months of offering bonuses and other incentives to get the COVID-19 shot, a growing number of businesses are imposing rules to make it harder for employees to refuse, from outright mandates to requiring the unvaccinated to undergo regular testing.
Delta variant infecting more young adults, many unvaccinated
With more than 20,000 new COVID-19 infections reported in Florida in one day, our state is the epicenter for the virus. The highly transmissible delta variant is spreading like wildfire.
With more than 20,000 new COVID-19 infections reported in Florida in one day, our state is the epicenter for the virus. The highly transmissible delta variant is spreading like wildfire.
Models show coming spike in Florida COVID-19 cases will far exceed January surge
Models show the wave could peak toward the end of August, with daily cases four times higher than the spike in January.
Models show the wave could peak toward the end of August, with daily cases four times higher than the spike in January.
Holmes Beach restaurant says business is booming since requiring diners to be vaccinated
Beach Bistro on Holmes Beach in Anna Maria Island now requires diners to be vaccinated, adding to its "aggressive" safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Beach Bistro on Holmes Beach in Anna Maria Island now requires diners to be vaccinated, adding to its "aggressive" safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Florida sees vaccine uptick amid surging Delta infections
As of Friday, a new program offering at-home vaccines had booked more than 400 appointments since it launched on Monday.
As of Friday, a new program offering at-home vaccines had booked more than 400 appointments since it launched on Monday.
Florida reports 110,477 COVID-19 cases this week, with more than 9,000 hospitalizations Friday
Florida on Thursday reported slightly more than 17,000 new COVID-19 cases, according to data posted Friday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state says there were 110,477 cases reported in the last 7 days. The state reported 108 deaths in the last 7 days, with 75 deaths reported just Thursday.
Florida on Thursday reported slightly more than 17,000 new COVID-19 cases, according to data posted Friday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state says there were 110,477 cases reported in the last 7 days. The state reported 108 deaths in the last 7 days, with 75 deaths reported just Thursday.
All Broadway theaters to require vaccinations, masks through October
In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.
In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.
74% of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts outbreak involved fully vaccinated people, CDC says
New data collected by the CDC shows the bulk of a COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts involved fully vaccinated people. But officials caution the public against drawing the wrong conclusion based on these findings.
New data collected by the CDC shows the bulk of a COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts involved fully vaccinated people. But officials caution the public against drawing the wrong conclusion based on these findings.
COVID-19 delta variant as contagious as chickenpox, CDC internal docs warn
Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
Florida Department of Health moves forward on fines for vaccine passport ban violations
The Florida Department of Health published a proposed rule that would carry out a new law allowing the state to levy $5,000 fines against businesses, government agencies and educational institutions that violate a ban on so-called COVID-19 “vaccine passports.”
The Florida Department of Health published a proposed rule that would carry out a new law allowing the state to levy $5,000 fines against businesses, government agencies and educational institutions that violate a ban on so-called COVID-19 “vaccine passports.”
Florida students prepare for in-person learning during surge in COVID-19 cases
School starts in less than a month for Bay Area students of all ages. Vaccines are not available for children under 12 and many mandates have been rolled back, so COVID-19 is still a concern for some.
School starts in less than a month for Bay Area students of all ages. Vaccines are not available for children under 12 and many mandates have been rolled back, so COVID-19 is still a concern for some.
Minnesota will offer $100 for new COVID-19 vaccinations
Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.
Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.
USF needs unvaccinated participants for new study on COVID transmission
If you are not planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine, or just have not gotten around to it yet, researchers at USF Health can use your help. The university is taking part in a nationwide study evaluating infection and transmission of coronavirus in people ages 18 through 29.
If you are not planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine, or just have not gotten around to it yet, researchers at USF Health can use your help. The university is taking part in a nationwide study evaluating infection and transmission of coronavirus in people ages 18 through 29.
More than 1,000 Florida adults being hospitalized daily for COVID-19
At Baycare in Tampa, administrators say the majority of hospitalized patients are unvaccinated and ages 20 to 50. At AdventHealth Tampa, they're seeing patients in their 20s need ventilators.
At Baycare in Tampa, administrators say the majority of hospitalized patients are unvaccinated and ages 20 to 50. At AdventHealth Tampa, they're seeing patients in their 20s need ventilators.
Biden sets COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, directs DOD to do same
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
List: 3 things vaccinated and unvaccinated people should know about COVID-19
In an effort to simplify COVID-19 information, FOX 13's Josh Cascio has compiled the top three things fully vaccinated people should know and the top three things unvaccinated people should know.
In an effort to simplify COVID-19 information, FOX 13's Josh Cascio has compiled the top three things fully vaccinated people should know and the top three things unvaccinated people should know.
Florida legislature would have to approve $100 vaccine incentive, DeSantis says
President Joe Biden called on state and local governments to draw from COVID-19 relief funds to give $100 to newly vaccinated people, but in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis says he does not have the power to approve such an incentive.
President Joe Biden called on state and local governments to draw from COVID-19 relief funds to give $100 to newly vaccinated people, but in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis says he does not have the power to approve such an incentive.
COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
COVID-19 booster: Israel to offer 3rd shot to older citizens
Israel’s prime minister has announced that the country will offer a coronavirus booster to people over 60 who have already been vaccinated.
Israel’s prime minister has announced that the country will offer a coronavirus booster to people over 60 who have already been vaccinated.