CDC reduces recommended wait time for getting Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
Tampa police officer dies after long battle with brain cancer
Tampa police and supervisors said Officer Matthew David McNeal was a "kind and humble man, who loved being a police officer." He passed away Monday, surrounded by family, after battling brain cancer.
Tampa police and supervisors said Officer Matthew David McNeal was a "kind and humble man, who loved being a police officer." He passed away Monday, surrounded by family, after battling brain cancer.
Fla. surgeon general, governor question federal government's COVID testing approach
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly contagious omicron variant, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced plans to issue new guidance for testing, putting an emphasis on higher-risk people.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly contagious omicron variant, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced plans to issue new guidance for testing, putting an emphasis on higher-risk people.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
Hillsborough schools decide existing COVID precautions are sufficient amid case surge
Superintendent of Schools Addison Davis said the district will continue encouraging masks indoors and increased cleaning and disinfecting, but there will be no new COVID-19 guidelines as kids head back after the holidays.
Superintendent of Schools Addison Davis said the district will continue encouraging masks indoors and increased cleaning and disinfecting, but there will be no new COVID-19 guidelines as kids head back after the holidays.
DeSantis calls on Biden administration to allow states to purchase monoclonal antibody treatments
Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Biden administration to allow Florida to obtain more monoclonal antibody treatments as the state sees a spike in COVID cases due to the omicron variant.
Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Biden administration to allow Florida to obtain more monoclonal antibody treatments as the state sees a spike in COVID cases due to the omicron variant.
St. Pete mayor-elect Ken Welch tests positive for COVID-19; inauguration ceremony canceled
The inauguration ceremony for St. Pete Mayor-elect Ken Welch has been canceled after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
The inauguration ceremony for St. Pete Mayor-elect Ken Welch has been canceled after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
Tampa COVID-19 test site remains busy after holidays, city prepares to open second location
The number of new COVID-19 cases across the country and in the Bay Area continues to grow, and with that comes a demand to get tested for the virus.
The number of new COVID-19 cases across the country and in the Bay Area continues to grow, and with that comes a demand to get tested for the virus.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
Long lines continue at local COVID-19 testing sites
The city of Tampa will be opening a second COVID-19 testing site at Al Barnes Park on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
The city of Tampa will be opening a second COVID-19 testing site at Al Barnes Park on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
Sarasota County bus driver tests positive for COVID-19, riders asked to monitor for symptoms
A driver with the Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, according to Sarasota County officials.
A driver with the Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, according to Sarasota County officials.
Judge blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Head Start program
A Louisiana federal judge has ruled that President Joe Biden cannot require teachers in the Head Start early education program to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Louisiana federal judge has ruled that President Joe Biden cannot require teachers in the Head Start early education program to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
No Surprise Act: New law preventing unexpected medical bills takes effect Jan. 1
Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.
Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.
Florida’s COVID-19 cases set single-day record
On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 75,900 new cases of COVID-19 in Florida
On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 75,900 new cases of COVID-19 in Florida
Soldier reunites with daughter during Indiana Pacers game: ‘heartwarming surprise’
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Several collapse while waiting in long lines for COVID tests at Tampa park on New Year's Eve
Tampa officials say the parking lot for the testing site at Al Lopez park was already full before it had even opened at 7 a.m. Many waited hours to get tested -- with several requiring medical attention after standing in the sun for so long.
Tampa officials say the parking lot for the testing site at Al Lopez park was already full before it had even opened at 7 a.m. Many waited hours to get tested -- with several requiring medical attention after standing in the sun for so long.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.