Central Florida hospitals add portable morgues to handle COVID-19 deaths
Lakeland Regional Health, like many other Tampa Bay area hospitals, is bringing in mobile coolers because their morgues are near or at capacity due to COVID-19.
Lakeland Regional Health, like many other Tampa Bay area hospitals, is bringing in mobile coolers because their morgues are near or at capacity due to COVID-19.
NFL Players Association investigating after Urban Meyer said vaccine status factored into Jaguars roster
The NFL Players Association has launched an investigation following Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer's admission that vaccination status factored into the team's roster decisions: "‘Is he vaccinated or not?’ Can I say that that was a decision-maker? It was certainly in consideration."
The NFL Players Association has launched an investigation following Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer's admission that vaccination status factored into the team's roster decisions: "‘Is he vaccinated or not?’ Can I say that that was a decision-maker? It was certainly in consideration."
Biden condemns Texas abortion law, 'blatantly violates' the constitution
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
As Florida mask fight rages, more children hospitalized
About 60 children are being admitted per day to Florida hospitals for COVID-19, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up from about five per day throughout much of the pandemic — even previous surges.
About 60 children are being admitted per day to Florida hospitals for COVID-19, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up from about five per day throughout much of the pandemic — even previous surges.
Texas law banning most abortions takes effect after Supreme Court stays silent
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
CDC: 180 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois church events that didn’t require vaccines or masks
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Delay travel this Labor Day weekend: CDC
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Honolulu to require proof of vaccine or negative test at many indoor businesses
Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu will soon require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test at many indoor businesses amid a virus case surge.
Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu will soon require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test at many indoor businesses amid a virus case surge.
COVID in context: Doctors say slight increase in vaccinated patients not cause for concern
Sarasota Memorial Hospital reported a recent uptick in vaccinated people needing to be hospitalized for severe illness due to COVID-19, but public health experts are adding context to the increase.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital reported a recent uptick in vaccinated people needing to be hospitalized for severe illness due to COVID-19, but public health experts are adding context to the increase.
Hernando County school board passes mask mandate with parental opt-out
The Hernando County School Board decided to impose a mask mandate for students and staff, however, members stopped short of joining other Bay Area districts in only allowing exceptions for students whose parents provide a medical exemption form.
The Hernando County School Board decided to impose a mask mandate for students and staff, however, members stopped short of joining other Bay Area districts in only allowing exceptions for students whose parents provide a medical exemption form.
Despite judge’s ruling, Florida threatens more districts over school mask mandates
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
Sarasota schools: Licensed medical doctor must sign mask medical exemption form
The superintendent of Sarasota County schools says medical exemption forms for the district's COVID-19 mask policy will only be accepted if they are signed by a licensed medical doctor.
The superintendent of Sarasota County schools says medical exemption forms for the district's COVID-19 mask policy will only be accepted if they are signed by a licensed medical doctor.
When can kids under 12 get COVID-19 vaccine? Likely not in 2021, NIH says
Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, said he believes it is “unlikely” that a vaccine for children younger than 12 will be approved by U.S. regulators before the end of the year.
Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, said he believes it is “unlikely” that a vaccine for children younger than 12 will be approved by U.S. regulators before the end of the year.
EU has fully vaccinated 70% of adults against COVID-19, officials say
The percentage of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the EU has surpassed the U.S., which has fully vaccinated 63.4% of adults.
The percentage of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the EU has surpassed the U.S., which has fully vaccinated 63.4% of adults.
Widow urges vaccines at funeral for St. Pete officer who died from COVID-19 complications
St. Pete Officer Michael Weiskopf was the third Bay Area law enforcement officer to die due to COVID-19. At his funeral, Karen Weiskopf said her husband made a "risky decision" not to get vaccinated -- one he later regretted just before he died.
St. Pete Officer Michael Weiskopf was the third Bay Area law enforcement officer to die due to COVID-19. At his funeral, Karen Weiskopf said her husband made a "risky decision" not to get vaccinated -- one he later regretted just before he died.
Social Security will be insolvent by 2034 due to COVID-19 pandemic
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.
KISS tour dates postponed after Gene Simmons tests positive for COVID-19
Rocker Gene Simmons tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "mild" symptoms, his band KISS announced Tuesday, prompting the group to postpone its next four tour dates.
Rocker Gene Simmons tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "mild" symptoms, his band KISS announced Tuesday, prompting the group to postpone its next four tour dates.
Ohio hospital ordered to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin despite FDA warning
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
CDC sees ‘rapid increase’ of severe illnesses from ivermectin use for COVID-19
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
CDC adds Puerto Rico, Switzerland, others to 'very high' COVID-19 travel risk list
The CDC said Puerto Rico, Guam, St. Lucia and Switzerland are among the places travelers should avoid visiting due to rising COVID-19 cases.
The CDC said Puerto Rico, Guam, St. Lucia and Switzerland are among the places travelers should avoid visiting due to rising COVID-19 cases.