Fourth wave of COVID-19 pandemic is around the corner, health experts say
The COVID-19 pandemic is raging on across the country as the highly contagious delta variant infects unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people.
The COVID-19 pandemic is raging on across the country as the highly contagious delta variant infects unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people.
Through vaccination or infection, doctors predict Florida will hit herd immunity to COVID-19
Bay Area experts believe this will be the final wave of the pandemic because, after this spike, we should hit herd immunity because the majority of people will have either been vaccinated – or infected.
Bay Area experts believe this will be the final wave of the pandemic because, after this spike, we should hit herd immunity because the majority of people will have either been vaccinated – or infected.
67,413 COVID-19 infections, 358 deaths reported this week in Florida
The numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Florida continue to increase, with an additional 67,413 infections and 358 deaths reported between July 16 and Thursday, according to data published Friday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Florida continue to increase, with an additional 67,413 infections and 358 deaths reported between July 16 and Thursday, according to data published Friday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vikings in 'discussions' with O-line coach Rick Dennison over COVID-19 vaccine
Rick Dennison is out as Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to an ESPN report.
Rick Dennison is out as Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to an ESPN report.
DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
Pfizer vaccine 88% effective against delta variant, study finds
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
Florida physicians blast DeSantis over handling of COVID-19
Gov. Ron DeSantis has drawn national attention for bucking federal health-care officials over the handling of the novel coronavirus, but a group of Florida physicians said Thursday the governor’s push to reopen the state and block precautions are a main reason for a sharp increase in the number of residents suffering from COVID-19.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has drawn national attention for bucking federal health-care officials over the handling of the novel coronavirus, but a group of Florida physicians said Thursday the governor’s push to reopen the state and block precautions are a main reason for a sharp increase in the number of residents suffering from COVID-19.
NFL teams may have to forfeit game, take loss if COVID-19 outbreak occurs
If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.
If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.
Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
Gov. DeSantis: Fully vaccinated Floridians' chance of surviving COVID is 'pretty doggone close to 100%'
After a red tide status update in St. Pete, the governor spoke for nearly seven minutes about the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and why he thinks unvaccinated Floridians haven't received the shot yet.
After a red tide status update in St. Pete, the governor spoke for nearly seven minutes about the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and why he thinks unvaccinated Floridians haven't received the shot yet.
Vaccine house calls now available in Hillsborough, Pinellas counties
Hillsborough and Pinellas County residents can now get a COVID-19 vaccine brought right to their door.
Hillsborough and Pinellas County residents can now get a COVID-19 vaccine brought right to their door.
Florida AG Ashley Moody tests positive for COVID-19, despite vaccine
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody says, despite being vaccinated, she has tested positive for COVID-19.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody says, despite being vaccinated, she has tested positive for COVID-19.
Pfizer vaccine will be made at South African firm, a first for Africa
This is the first time Pfizer's vaccine will be produced in Africa, in a move to help address the continent's desperate need for more doses amid a recent surge of cases.
This is the first time Pfizer's vaccine will be produced in Africa, in a move to help address the continent's desperate need for more doses amid a recent surge of cases.
Florida doctors see 87% increase of COVID-19 cases in kids under 12
With rapidly rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Florida, Bay Area doctors are sounding the alarm for the least protected age group, children.
With rapidly rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in Florida, Bay Area doctors are sounding the alarm for the least protected age group, children.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Sarasota doctor warns, 'the light at the end of the tunnel is becoming a very dim light'
There are many reasons why people may choose not to be vaccinated. But it's a choice that has consequences, according to doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, which like other hospitals, is left to bear the brunt of that decision.
There are many reasons why people may choose not to be vaccinated. But it's a choice that has consequences, according to doctors at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, which like other hospitals, is left to bear the brunt of that decision.
Atlanta man contracts COVID-19 breakthrough infection months after being vaccinated
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
ICU doctor says turning down COVID-19 vaccine is 'playing Russian roulette' with your life
In the "pandemic of the unvaccinated," doctors are urging those not yet vaccinated to consider taking the COVID-19 shots.
In the "pandemic of the unvaccinated," doctors are urging those not yet vaccinated to consider taking the COVID-19 shots.
Testing for work, travel reveals breakthrough COVID cases, experts say
Florida now leads the nation in new coronavirus cases. The majority are among the unvaccinated, but some folks who are fully vaccinated are also testing positive for COVID-19.
Florida now leads the nation in new coronavirus cases. The majority are among the unvaccinated, but some folks who are fully vaccinated are also testing positive for COVID-19.
Fauci: Smallpox, polio would still exist if faced with same vaccine misinformation as COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.