DeSantis: Cruise ships not immune from Florida's COVID-19 'passport' ban
Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t wavering from his anti-vaccination “passport” stance as a cruise line has received federal approval to set sail from a Florida port next month, if passengers and crew members are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t wavering from his anti-vaccination “passport” stance as a cruise line has received federal approval to set sail from a Florida port next month, if passengers and crew members are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Number of fully vaccinated long-term care residents, staff unknown
Florida is not keeping track of the number of nursing home staff and residents who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Florida is not keeping track of the number of nursing home staff and residents who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Japanese physician warns against Tokyo Olympics, says officials are underestimating COVID-19 risks
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
Tennessee driver accused of speeding through crowded COVID-19 vaccine site in protest
Investigators say the woman sped her SUV through a crowded COVID-19 vaccine tent, yelling "no vaccine" as she sped by, narrowly missing several people. When a deputy managed to stop her, she reportedly told him she was protesting the vaccine.
Investigators say the woman sped her SUV through a crowded COVID-19 vaccine tent, yelling "no vaccine" as she sped by, narrowly missing several people. When a deputy managed to stop her, she reportedly told him she was protesting the vaccine.
US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
Florists hit hard during pandemic see demand picking up as engaged couples reschedule weddings
There were months when florists weren't touching any flowers as weddings were canceled, postponed, or rescheduled during the pandemic. Now, it's back to business.
There were months when florists weren't touching any flowers as weddings were canceled, postponed, or rescheduled during the pandemic. Now, it's back to business.
CDC clears Celebrity Cruises to set sail in June, but new Florida law creates vaccination challenge
Celebrity Cruises is the first cruise line to receive the CDC's approval to set sail and will require the majority of its crew and guests to be vaccinated. The "Celebrity Edge" is scheduled to depart from Fort Lauderdale in June, but with Florida’s anti-vaccine passport law, will the state intervene?
Celebrity Cruises is the first cruise line to receive the CDC's approval to set sail and will require the majority of its crew and guests to be vaccinated. The "Celebrity Edge" is scheduled to depart from Fort Lauderdale in June, but with Florida’s anti-vaccine passport law, will the state intervene?
Biden orders US intelligence officials to 'redouble' efforts to find origin of COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NFL drops most COVID-19 protocols for fully-vaccinated players, staff
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement Wednesday that returned fully-vaccinated players and staff to pre-pandemic norms.
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement Wednesday that returned fully-vaccinated players and staff to pre-pandemic norms.
Cake remained a centerpiece for pandemic weddings, but with less tiers and more long-distance taste tests
From the taste to the design, every bride has a vision for what their wedding day will look like -- even down to the cake. There were some adjustments during the pandemic, but the wedding cake remained a centerpiece.
From the taste to the design, every bride has a vision for what their wedding day will look like -- even down to the cake. There were some adjustments during the pandemic, but the wedding cake remained a centerpiece.
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Wedding planner: Delayed and rebooked ceremonies mean vendors will be hard to find in 2021
Canceled and postponed weddings in 2020, means the special day in 2021 will require quick decisions by the bride and groom, planner says.
Canceled and postponed weddings in 2020, means the special day in 2021 will require quick decisions by the bride and groom, planner says.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
Florida to end $300 weekly federal unemployment payments
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said that this will be effective starting June 26, 2021, as part of the DEO's ‘Return to Work’ initiative.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said that this will be effective starting June 26, 2021, as part of the DEO's ‘Return to Work’ initiative.
Ohio Vax-a-Million lottery: Nearly 2.8 million vaccinated residents sign up for a chance to win $1M
The lottery provides five $1 million prizes to adults and five full-ride college scholarships to children.
The lottery provides five $1 million prizes to adults and five full-ride college scholarships to children.
‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
'I'm young, I shouldn't be here': My fight with COVID-19
Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.
Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.
Norwegian Cruise Line announces plan for U.S. return to cruising
The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.
The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.