Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Daily life activities can improve older women’s heart health, study finds
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Allergy season hits Floridians hard as warm temperatures spring early
Congestion, watery eyes, runny nose; they're symptoms many Floridians know well, but this year, allergy season came early with an unseasonably warm December.
Congestion, watery eyes, runny nose; they're symptoms many Floridians know well, but this year, allergy season came early with an unseasonably warm December.
New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
‘People want to live freely in Florida’: DeSantis makes significant changes to state’s COVID-19 guidelines
Governor Ron DeSantis and State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced changes to Florida’s COVID-19 guidance in a video titled "Buck the CDC" on Thursday afternoon.
Governor Ron DeSantis and State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced changes to Florida’s COVID-19 guidance in a video titled "Buck the CDC" on Thursday afternoon.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery, report says
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
Florida lawmakers seen to strip $561 million from hospital, health care system budgets
Lawmakers in Florida's House say hospitals have already received about $3 billion in federal funding during the pandemic and will get billions more this year, so they want to cut $561 million from state funding and spend it elsewhere.
Lawmakers in Florida's House say hospitals have already received about $3 billion in federal funding during the pandemic and will get billions more this year, so they want to cut $561 million from state funding and spend it elsewhere.
California convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates hits the road
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
Florida Senate confirms Dr. Joseph Ladapo as state surgeon general, despite objections from Democrats
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hillsborough County Schools receives record state funding for mental health services
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.
Tampa judge grants 2 military members exemption from vaccine mandate on religious grounds
A federal judge in Tampa has ruled that 2 military members will be allowed to remain on active duty, granting them exemptions based on religious beliefs from the Biden Administration's mandate to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
A federal judge in Tampa has ruled that 2 military members will be allowed to remain on active duty, granting them exemptions based on religious beliefs from the Biden Administration's mandate to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Many hospitals' COVID policies still restrict visitors under 18, leaving kids unable to visit parents
A single mother who was hurt in a motorcycle crash says she is desperate to see her kids, but because of their age, COVID-19 restrictions at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa prevent them from being at her bedside.
A single mother who was hurt in a motorcycle crash says she is desperate to see her kids, but because of their age, COVID-19 restrictions at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa prevent them from being at her bedside.
Florida Senate ready to consider 15-week abortion limit
A plan to ban abortions in Florida after 15 weeks is one step away from the governor’s desk.
A plan to ban abortions in Florida after 15 weeks is one step away from the governor’s desk.
New England college student, 19, has legs amputated after eating leftover noodles, doctor says
The 19-year-old man, identified in the YouTube video as "JC," had started feeling abdominal pain and nausea after eating rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal.
The 19-year-old man, identified in the YouTube video as "JC," had started feeling abdominal pain and nausea after eating rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal.
Assisted stretching studio ‘StretchLab’ opening in South Tampa
A new fitness studio dedicated to helping people improve their mobility, posture and flexibility is coming to South Tampa.
A new fitness studio dedicated to helping people improve their mobility, posture and flexibility is coming to South Tampa.
Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is scrapping the last COVID restrictions in England, including the requirement for people who have tested positive to self-isolate -- as part of a plan to treat the virus like other illnesses such as the flu.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is scrapping the last COVID restrictions in England, including the requirement for people who have tested positive to self-isolate -- as part of a plan to treat the virus like other illnesses such as the flu.
Carnival Cruise Line to relax mask policy next month
The company says that starting March 1, masks will be recommended but they won't be required.
The company says that starting March 1, masks will be recommended but they won't be required.
TGH focused on present, while also preparing facility for future pandemics
For more than a year, leaders at Tampa General Hospital's Global Emerging Diseases Institute have become well versed in COVID-19 and how to treat it. But they're also looking down the road.
For more than a year, leaders at Tampa General Hospital's Global Emerging Diseases Institute have become well versed in COVID-19 and how to treat it. But they're also looking down the road.