Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Florida lawmakers consider withdrawing state from OSHA during special session
A five-day special session of the Florida Legislature kicked off Monday afternoon after Governor Ron DeSantis called lawmakers back to Tallahassee early to try to weaken COVID-19 vaccine requirements for employees across the state.
A five-day special session of the Florida Legislature kicked off Monday afternoon after Governor Ron DeSantis called lawmakers back to Tallahassee early to try to weaken COVID-19 vaccine requirements for employees across the state.
Multiple states open COVID-19 booster shots to all adults
Some states, along with New York City, are not waiting for U.S. health officials to approve COVID-19 booster shots for all adults out of concern of a possible winter surge.
Some states, along with New York City, are not waiting for U.S. health officials to approve COVID-19 booster shots for all adults out of concern of a possible winter surge.
COVID-19 cases in US jumped 26% over last 3 weeks, CDC data shows
Cases tapered off after the delta variant surged this summer, but newly rising cases could be a worrisome sign of what’s ahead this winter.
Cases tapered off after the delta variant surged this summer, but newly rising cases could be a worrisome sign of what’s ahead this winter.
Vaccinated families can ‘feel good’ about holiday gatherings, Fauci says
"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Florida legislature begins special session to weaken COVID-19 vaccine, mask mandates
Florida lawmakers will start a special legislative session aimed at blocking federal COVID-19 mandates, which includes President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses.
Florida lawmakers will start a special legislative session aimed at blocking federal COVID-19 mandates, which includes President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses.
Democrats rail against COVID-19 special session
As a special legislative session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis kicked off Monday, House and Senate Democrats blasted measures being considered by the Republican-controlled Legislature as “political theater” designed to enhance the governor’s political ambitions.
As a special legislative session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis kicked off Monday, House and Senate Democrats blasted measures being considered by the Republican-controlled Legislature as “political theater” designed to enhance the governor’s political ambitions.
Adding herbs and spices to meals may help lower blood pressure, study finds
New research shows you may want to grab herbs and spices, rather than salt, the next time you prepare your meal.
New research shows you may want to grab herbs and spices, rather than salt, the next time you prepare your meal.
Democrats ask Biden to require vaccines, negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights
Lawmakers hope to have this implemented ahead of the holiday season to reduce the chances of America suffering another brutal winter surge.
Lawmakers hope to have this implemented ahead of the holiday season to reduce the chances of America suffering another brutal winter surge.
Wyoming girl, teddy bear reunited after year-long separation during Glacier National Park trip
Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.
Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.
Girl, 11, contracts gonorrhea while bathing in Italian hot spring
This case demonstrates both sexual and nonsexual transmission is possible.
This case demonstrates both sexual and nonsexual transmission is possible.
Temporary hold on Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big companies upheld by federal appeals court
Six states filed the action against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for companies with over 100 employees on Nov. 5.
Six states filed the action against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for companies with over 100 employees on Nov. 5.
Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
Pinellas County clinics roll out vaccines for children under 12
Health officials in Pinellas County will begin administering Pfizer's low-dose COVID vaccine for children.
Health officials in Pinellas County will begin administering Pfizer's low-dose COVID vaccine for children.
Last 3 Florida school districts drop student mask mandates
The last three school districts in Florida that required students to wear masks are dropping their mandates for student facial coverings. They had been among the eight districts to defy Gov DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools.
The last three school districts in Florida that required students to wear masks are dropping their mandates for student facial coverings. They had been among the eight districts to defy Gov DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools.
Tampa veteran anxiously awaits heart transplant
Hector Fernandez says he can't pray for a new heart. That would mean he's praying for someone else to suffer a tragedy. But the Army veteran and father of four says if he does get a new heart, he hopes "to be worth it" and live the best life he can.
Hector Fernandez says he can't pray for a new heart. That would mean he's praying for someone else to suffer a tragedy. But the Army veteran and father of four says if he does get a new heart, he hopes "to be worth it" and live the best life he can.
FDA recalls 2.2 million at-home coronavirus tests due to false positives
About 660,000 of the 2.2 million tests being recalled have already been used
About 660,000 of the 2.2 million tests being recalled have already been used
COVID-19 hot spots in parts of US serve as warning sign for upcoming winter
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
'Invisible wounds' continue to plague veterans
The number of veterans experiencing homelessness went up in 2020 after declining in recent years. One local Army veteran, who works to help homeless vets find their purpose, said there aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate people.
The number of veterans experiencing homelessness went up in 2020 after declining in recent years. One local Army veteran, who works to help homeless vets find their purpose, said there aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate people.
US hospitals ask for donations of gently used crutches, canes, walkers amid shortage
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.