Biden tasks OSHA with enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.
President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.
Hospitals in multiple states rationing health care amid crushing COVID-19 surge
Idaho's public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.
Idaho's public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.
Florida surpasses 50K COVID-19 deaths after battling delta wave
Health officials say the state of Florida has surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied 50,811 deaths after adding more than 1,500 COVID-19 deaths provided by state authorities on Thursday.
Health officials say the state of Florida has surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied 50,811 deaths after adding more than 1,500 COVID-19 deaths provided by state authorities on Thursday.
24 GOP state attorneys general threaten lawsuit over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Two dozen Republican attorneys general are warning the White House of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect.
Two dozen Republican attorneys general are warning the White House of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect.
Florida attorney general threatens to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined 23 other Republican attorneys general Thursday in threatening a legal challenge to a decision by President Joe Biden that would require many private-sector workers to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined 23 other Republican attorneys general Thursday in threatening a legal challenge to a decision by President Joe Biden that would require many private-sector workers to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19.
Illinois family blames unvaccinated in obituary after vaccinated woman dies from COVID-19
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
Flags displayed on National Mall in honor of 600,000+ COVID-19 deaths in U.S.
A new art exhibition is being installed on the National Mall that features more than 600,000 white flags, each one representing a life lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. during the pandemic.
A new art exhibition is being installed on the National Mall that features more than 600,000 white flags, each one representing a life lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. during the pandemic.
Judge shields Rivkees from deposition in school mask fight
An administrative law judge Thursday rejected an attempt to have Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees testify in a legal fight about the state’s efforts to prevent school mask mandates.
An administrative law judge Thursday rejected an attempt to have Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees testify in a legal fight about the state’s efforts to prevent school mask mandates.
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Tampa police officer dies from COVID-19 complications
The Tampa Police Department announced that an officer died following complications from COVID-19. Officer Matthew Coleman passed away at the age of 37.
The Tampa Police Department announced that an officer died following complications from COVID-19. Officer Matthew Coleman passed away at the age of 37.
Florida tops country for COVID-19 nursing home deaths: report
A new report from AARP on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday found Florida leads the country for the most deaths from the virus among nursing home residents and staff.
A new report from AARP on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday found Florida leads the country for the most deaths from the virus among nursing home residents and staff.
Biden meets with CEOs, business leaders to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Biden met with the CEOs of Walt Disney and Columbia Sportswear, and other business leaders, to discuss his COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
President Biden met with the CEOs of Walt Disney and Columbia Sportswear, and other business leaders, to discuss his COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
COVID cluster linked to Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island
The city's Health Department is investigating what it calls a "cluster of COVID-19 cases" linked to the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island.
The city's Health Department is investigating what it calls a "cluster of COVID-19 cases" linked to the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island.
Federal judge refuses to block DeSantis mask order
A federal judge Wednesday rejected a request by parents of disabled children to block Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to prevent school districts from requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A federal judge Wednesday rejected a request by parents of disabled children to block Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to prevent school districts from requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 surge: Alaska's largest hospital implements crisis care standards
Alaska's largest hospital is implementing crisis standards of care, or prioritizing resources and treatments to those patients who have the potential to benefit the most.
Alaska's largest hospital is implementing crisis standards of care, or prioritizing resources and treatments to those patients who have the potential to benefit the most.
Moderna study: Recently vaccinated have stronger protection from breakthrough COVID-19
Moderna on Wednesday posted a study suggesting immunity from its COVID-19 vaccine may wane over time, saying that a booster shot is necessary to maintain strong protection against variants of concern.
Moderna on Wednesday posted a study suggesting immunity from its COVID-19 vaccine may wane over time, saying that a booster shot is necessary to maintain strong protection against variants of concern.
COVID-19 booster: FDA strikes neutral tone on additional shots ahead of panel meeting
U.S. government advisers will debate Friday if there’s enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.
U.S. government advisers will debate Friday if there’s enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.
Auburndale High teacher dies at Lakeland hospital after contracting COVID-19
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D’Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D’Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.
Children may soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is planning to submit data regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and children by the end of the month and barring anything unforeseen, Dr. Michael Teng with USF believes the FDA could give approval under an Emergency Use Authorization around Halloween.
Pfizer is planning to submit data regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and children by the end of the month and barring anything unforeseen, Dr. Michael Teng with USF believes the FDA could give approval under an Emergency Use Authorization around Halloween.
Long COVID-19: NIH launches large-scale studies on extended illness
The National Institutes of Health announced it has awarded nearly $470 million to New York University’s Langone Health in order to launch national population studies to better understand the long-term effects of COVID-19.
The National Institutes of Health announced it has awarded nearly $470 million to New York University’s Langone Health in order to launch national population studies to better understand the long-term effects of COVID-19.