AstraZeneca asks FDA to authorize antibody treatment to prevent COVID-19
AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.
AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.
Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 booster shot
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
At-home COVID-19 test: FDA approves rapid, 30-minute antigen swab kit
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis diagnosed with breast cancer
With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing her as a "true fighter," Florida first lady Casey DeSantis has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing her as a "true fighter," Florida first lady Casey DeSantis has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
US hospitals brace for next possible COVID-19 surge
The United States has reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone, eclipsing 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 just as the surge from the delta variant is starting to slow down and give overwhelmed hospitals some relief.
The United States has reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone, eclipsing 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 just as the surge from the delta variant is starting to slow down and give overwhelmed hospitals some relief.
Pentagon says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
Southwest Airlines requiring all employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Southwest Airlines said its employees must get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 8, 2021.
Southwest Airlines said its employees must get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 8, 2021.
Feds ramp up pressure on Florida to take COVID-19 school relief money
Florida is now the only state or U.S. territory that hasn’t submitted a plan for spending American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds. The plan was due in June.
Florida is now the only state or U.S. territory that hasn’t submitted a plan for spending American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds. The plan was due in June.
Jason Aldean slams Gov. Gavin Newsom's vaccine mandate for kids to attend school
"So let me get this straight! It is no longer our decisions as parents (or free Americans) to make decisions about our kids, Gavin Newsom makes those decisions for us now??" Aldean wrote. "You gotta be kidding me! People in California should be outraged and people everywhere else better start standing up and speaking out NOW. This is not how America and being free works."
"So let me get this straight! It is no longer our decisions as parents (or free Americans) to make decisions about our kids, Gavin Newsom makes those decisions for us now??" Aldean wrote. "You gotta be kidding me! People in California should be outraged and people everywhere else better start standing up and speaking out NOW. This is not how America and being free works."
Hillsborough County opens new site for COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters and testing
On Monday, Hillsborough County opened new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site for those who have yet to get the first shot and for people who qualify for the booster.
On Monday, Hillsborough County opened new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site for those who have yet to get the first shot and for people who qualify for the booster.
Flu shot: Experts plead with Americans to take annual vaccine
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
New COVID-19 testing and vaccination site opening in Hillsborough County
Progress Village Park is home to a new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site, running Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Progress Village Park is home to a new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site, running Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
US COVID-19 deaths top 700,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
People with disabilities face more barriers accessing COVID-19 vaccine, CDC data shows
Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.
Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.
Military suicides climbed 15% in 2020; senior leaders want action
Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.
Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.
Florida nearing pivotal 85% mark in COVID-19 immunity
Experts have previously said 85% of the state would have to be immune to reach herd immunity against the delta variant. Now, through infection and vaccination, the state is reaching that milestone.
Experts have previously said 85% of the state would have to be immune to reach herd immunity against the delta variant. Now, through infection and vaccination, the state is reaching that milestone.
FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
California 1st state in nation to announce vaccine requirements for students
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.