Florida's top doctor kicked out of meeting after refusing to wear mask

Florida's top doctor kicked out of meeting after refusing to wear mask

Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition. 

Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition. 

South Africa tries to end vaccine inequity by replicating Moderna shot

South Africa tries to end vaccine inequity by replicating Moderna shot

A team of young scientists in South Africa is assembling the equipment needed to reverse engineer Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.

A team of young scientists in South Africa is assembling the equipment needed to reverse engineer Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.

COVID-19 brain fog could last for months, new study shows

COVID-19 brain fog could last for months, new study shows

A new study shows both COVID-19 inpatients and outpatients had impairments in their cognitive function months after a COVID-19 infection.

A new study shows both COVID-19 inpatients and outpatients had impairments in their cognitive function months after a COVID-19 infection.

Southwest Airlines won't fire unvaccinated employees: 'It makes no sense'

Southwest Airlines won't fire unvaccinated employees: 'It makes no sense'

While Southwest Airlines "encourages every employee" to get vaccinated, it does not want to "lose any employee" over President Biden's executive order requiring proof of vaccination or testing,

While Southwest Airlines "encourages every employee" to get vaccinated, it does not want to "lose any employee" over President Biden's executive order requiring proof of vaccination or testing,

Pumpkin patch honors Pasco County teacher who died from COVID-19

Pumpkin patch honors Pasco County teacher who died from COVID-19

Renee Dermott adored this time of year, so it's only fitting that her community is hosting a pumpkin patch in her honor.

Renee Dermott adored this time of year, so it's only fitting that her community is hosting a pumpkin patch in her honor.

Sarasota County deputy dies from COVID-19

Sarasota County deputy dies from COVID-19

Joshua Welge, a deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, passed away from COVID-19 on Thursday morning, according to SCSO. 

Joshua Welge, a deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, passed away from COVID-19 on Thursday morning, according to SCSO. 

Hillsborough County firefighter dies from COVID-19 complications

Hillsborough County firefighter dies from COVID-19 complications

Giovanni Ciancio, 55, a driver/engineer with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue died from complications of COVID-19, according to HCFR. 

Giovanni Ciancio, 55, a driver/engineer with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue died from complications of COVID-19, according to HCFR. 

Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

The court's action leaves in place for the time being a law that clinics say has led to an 80% reduction in abortions in the nation's second-largest state.

The court's action leaves in place for the time being a law that clinics say has led to an 80% reduction in abortions in the nation's second-largest state.

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids 5-11

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids 5-11

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at protecting elementary school-age kids from infection, ahead of a public review.

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at protecting elementary school-age kids from infection, ahead of a public review.

COVID-19 vaccines: CDC OKs Moderna, J&J and mix-and-match boosters

COVID-19 vaccines: CDC OKs Moderna, J&J and mix-and-match boosters

The CDC has signed off on Moderna and J&J COVID-19 booster shots. The agency is allowing the flexibility of “mixing and matching" the extra dose.

The CDC has signed off on Moderna and J&J COVID-19 booster shots. The agency is allowing the flexibility of “mixing and matching" the extra dose.

DeSantis calls for special legislative session to ban vaccine mandates in Florida

DeSantis calls for special legislative session to ban vaccine mandates in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at President Biden's vaccine mandate, calling for a special legislative session to ban any such requirements in Florida by "strengthening" state laws: "We need to take action to protect Florida jobs," DeSantis said. "Your right to earn a living should not be contingent upon COVID shots."

Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at President Biden's vaccine mandate, calling for a special legislative session to ban any such requirements in Florida by "strengthening" state laws: "We need to take action to protect Florida jobs," DeSantis said. "Your right to earn a living should not be contingent upon COVID shots."

Pfizer says COVID-19 booster restores vaccine efficacy to 95.6%

Pfizer says COVID-19 booster restores vaccine efficacy to 95.6%

Pfizer shared results from its Phase 3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine booster, saying the third dose showed 95.6% efficacy against symptomatic disease.

Pfizer shared results from its Phase 3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine booster, saying the third dose showed 95.6% efficacy against symptomatic disease.

Target CEO makes $10M donation to help build new mental health facility in Sarasota

Target CEO makes $10M donation to help build new mental health facility in Sarasota

The pandemic has had a huge impact on people's mental health, dramatically increasing cases of anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. Treatment in all age groups is needed now more than ever.

The pandemic has had a huge impact on people's mental health, dramatically increasing cases of anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. Treatment in all age groups is needed now more than ever.

Interferon does not help hospitalized COVID-19 patients, NIH study finds

Interferon does not help hospitalized COVID-19 patients, NIH study finds

A recent National Institutes of Health trial published on Monday highlights the failure of a COVID-19 treatment known as interferon beta-1a, a medicine with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

A recent National Institutes of Health trial published on Monday highlights the failure of a COVID-19 treatment known as interferon beta-1a, a medicine with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Pregnant women express regret about not getting COVID-19 vaccine

Pregnant women express regret about not getting COVID-19 vaccine

Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.

Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.

FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters

FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters

U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.

U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.

Putin orders Russians stay off work for a week amid rising COVID-19 infections, deaths

Putin orders Russians stay off work for a week amid rising COVID-19 infections, deaths

President Vladimir Putin has ordered many of Russia's workers to stay off work for a week starting later this month amid rising coronavirus infection and death numbers.

President Vladimir Putin has ordered many of Russia's workers to stay off work for a week starting later this month amid rising coronavirus infection and death numbers.

Gates Foundation to spend $120M on access to Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill

Gates Foundation to spend $120M on access to Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators.