Publix ends mask mandate for fully vaccinated employees
Publix employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear a face covering at work.
Publix employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear a face covering at work.
Florida's latest tourism numbers higher than before pandemic, DeSantis says
Citing Florida's lack of COVID-19 restrictions as a reason, Gov. Ron DeSantis said that the number of tourists coming to the Sunshine State in the last quarter of 2021 surpassed the visitor count in the same quarter before the start of the pandemic.
Citing Florida's lack of COVID-19 restrictions as a reason, Gov. Ron DeSantis said that the number of tourists coming to the Sunshine State in the last quarter of 2021 surpassed the visitor count in the same quarter before the start of the pandemic.
Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
Breast cancer deaths predicted to rise after pandemic causes screening delays
Oncologists say they expect to see close to 2,500 more women die by 2030 from breast cancer because they put off their mammograms.
Oncologists say they expect to see close to 2,500 more women die by 2030 from breast cancer because they put off their mammograms.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
New Zealand authorities blare Barry Manilow and 'Macarena' in attempt to disperse vaccine protesters
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
Florida failed to pay health claims for sick, needy children for months
Florida failed for nearly three months to pay tens of thousands of health care claims for the state’s sickest and neediest children due to software glitches blamed on the corporate merger of its two largest payment vendors -- leaving families with critically ill children stranded when those payments stopped.
Florida failed for nearly three months to pay tens of thousands of health care claims for the state’s sickest and neediest children due to software glitches blamed on the corporate merger of its two largest payment vendors -- leaving families with critically ill children stranded when those payments stopped.
'Price I’m willing to pay': Novak Djokovic would skip French Open, Wimbledon over vaccine stance
Tennis star Novak Djokovic said he would skip the French Open and Wimbledon rather than get vaccinated against COVID-19, if forced to choose.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic said he would skip the French Open and Wimbledon rather than get vaccinated against COVID-19, if forced to choose.
Highlands County livestock auction lifts up family devastated by COVID-19
A family devastated by COVID-19 is being held together by an outpouring of support from their community.
A family devastated by COVID-19 is being held together by an outpouring of support from their community.
Pharmacy technicians experiencing pandemic burnout, could lead to medication errors
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
California mask mandate ignored by high-profile celebrities spotted enjoying Super Bowl LVI
Everyone who attended Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium was given a mask. Few in the stands were seen wearing them.
Everyone who attended Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium was given a mask. Few in the stands were seen wearing them.
City of Boston apologizes for accidentally emailing out names of unvaccinated employees: Report
The City of Boston is apologizing for accidentally sending out an email with the names of about 100 employees, disclosing that they were unvaccinated and had tested positive for COVID-19.
The City of Boston is apologizing for accidentally sending out an email with the names of about 100 employees, disclosing that they were unvaccinated and had tested positive for COVID-19.
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
Indiana weight-loss star Lexi Reed hospitalized for organ failure: report
Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.
Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.
Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
Universal Orlando no longer requiring masks for fully vaccinated guests
The policy takes effect Saturday, Feb. 12.
The policy takes effect Saturday, Feb. 12.
Signs and symptoms: Death of Bob Saget highlights dangers of head injuries and sleep
Bob Saget died in an Orlando hotel room after apparently hitting his head and then falling asleep. Doctors say this scenario is not very common, but a traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone.
Bob Saget died in an Orlando hotel room after apparently hitting his head and then falling asleep. Doctors say this scenario is not very common, but a traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone.