Straz Center to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for all performances
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa has announced that it will require patrons to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests for all performances.
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa has announced that it will require patrons to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests for all performances.
US COVID-19 cases nearly 4 times higher Labor Day weekend compared to 2020
Oxford University said the U.S. has seen nearly four times as many COVID-19 cases compared to Labor Day 2020. Deaths were also nearly twice as high compared to a year ago, according to the same chart.
Oxford University said the U.S. has seen nearly four times as many COVID-19 cases compared to Labor Day 2020. Deaths were also nearly twice as high compared to a year ago, according to the same chart.
US surpasses 40M recorded COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic
More than 40 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the start of the global pandemic, and more than 646,000 have died.
More than 40 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the start of the global pandemic, and more than 646,000 have died.
Florida COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline from late August peak
Though more than 87 percent of Florida’s hospital beds were full Tuesday, the state continued to see a decrease in patients hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Though more than 87 percent of Florida’s hospital beds were full Tuesday, the state continued to see a decrease in patients hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Judge rules Ohio hospital can’t be forced to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
Fully vaccinated people half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19, study suggests
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
COVID-19 variant mu detected in 49 states
The mu variant was recently added to the World Health Organization's 'variants of interest' list and has been detected in 49 states and 42 countries.
The mu variant was recently added to the World Health Organization's 'variants of interest' list and has been detected in 49 states and 42 countries.
American Airlines ends coronavirus pandemic leave for unvaccinated employees
Starting Oct. 1, any American Airlines employee who isn't vaccinated and has to miss work due to COVID-19 will need to use earned sick time or medical leave while away.
Starting Oct. 1, any American Airlines employee who isn't vaccinated and has to miss work due to COVID-19 will need to use earned sick time or medical leave while away.
Pfizer boosters up first, Moderna expected to follow, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci says studies are being done to determine whether it's safe and/or effective to mix and match booster shots.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says studies are being done to determine whether it's safe and/or effective to mix and match booster shots.
COVID-19 concerns remain with full capacity set for Bucs' home games
As the Tampa Bay Bucs are getting ready to kick off their season this week, quarterback Tom Brady's comments about COVID-19 are raising eyebrows.
As the Tampa Bay Bucs are getting ready to kick off their season this week, quarterback Tom Brady's comments about COVID-19 are raising eyebrows.
Man dies of COVID-19, family says Sugar Land hospital refused court-ordered treatment of Ivermectin
The family of a Richmond, Texas veteran, who died of COVID-19, say a Sugar Land hospital refused to give the 74-year-old a court-ordered treatment of Ivermectin.
The family of a Richmond, Texas veteran, who died of COVID-19, say a Sugar Land hospital refused to give the 74-year-old a court-ordered treatment of Ivermectin.
Satanic Temple to fight Texas abortion law, cites religious freedom
The Satanic Temple is arguing that women should be able to take an abortion-inducing drug as an expression of religious freedom within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.
The Satanic Temple is arguing that women should be able to take an abortion-inducing drug as an expression of religious freedom within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Bette Midler says women should ‘refuse to have sex with men’ to protest Texas abortion law
"Why do #antivaxxers and #antimaskers get to live the ‘my body, my choice’ life, but pregnant women are not allowed to?" wrote Midler. "How is this fair?"
"Why do #antivaxxers and #antimaskers get to live the ‘my body, my choice’ life, but pregnant women are not allowed to?" wrote Midler. "How is this fair?"
Pandemic unemployment benefits end for 7M Americans on Labor Day
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
Union workers feeling more confident amid COVID-19 labor shortage
The pandemic spawned a worker shortage that’s left some of America’s long-beleaguered union members feeling more confident this Labor Day than they have in years.
The pandemic spawned a worker shortage that’s left some of America’s long-beleaguered union members feeling more confident this Labor Day than they have in years.
GoDaddy stops service for Texas anti-abortion group's whistleblower website
Web hosting provider GoDaddy told the anti-abortion group that they had 24 hours to move to another provider, saying the website that allowed users to report violations of Texas' restrictive abortion law violated their terms of service.
Web hosting provider GoDaddy told the anti-abortion group that they had 24 hours to move to another provider, saying the website that allowed users to report violations of Texas' restrictive abortion law violated their terms of service.
A summer that once promised ‘independence’ from COVID-19 wraps up in despair
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.
Health experts call for 'immediate end' to use of parasite drug ivermectin for COVID-19
The American Medical Association is calling for an "immediate end" to the use of ivermectin to treat COVID-19. Multiple states have reported an uptick in calls to poison control centers as people buy the veterinary form of the anti-parasite drug -- which can contain 1,000 times what's safe for humans.
The American Medical Association is calling for an "immediate end" to the use of ivermectin to treat COVID-19. Multiple states have reported an uptick in calls to poison control centers as people buy the veterinary form of the anti-parasite drug -- which can contain 1,000 times what's safe for humans.
Fauci names new COVID-19 variant health officials are ‘keeping an eye on’
The Mu variant has mutations that 'indicate that it might evade the protection from certain antibodies.
The Mu variant has mutations that 'indicate that it might evade the protection from certain antibodies.
Hernando County deputy dies from COVID-19, sheriff says
Detective Tommy Breedlove with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office died late Saturday night from COVID-19, according to Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis.
Detective Tommy Breedlove with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office died late Saturday night from COVID-19, according to Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis.