30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
2 members of Florida Highway Patrol lose battle with COVID-19
The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of two of its members who died from COVID-19.
The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of two of its members who died from COVID-19.
Florida feed store hides Ivermectin to prevent misuse by COVID-19 patients
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Cook County judge strips mother of parental rights because she is not vaccinated
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
COVID-19 contact tracing takes back seat during latest surge
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
Pregnant women more likely to develop severe COVID symptoms, give birth prematurely, doctors say
More pregnant women are becoming severely ill with COVID-19 and doctors say the virus' effect on the mother's body can put babies into distress.
More pregnant women are becoming severely ill with COVID-19 and doctors say the virus' effect on the mother's body can put babies into distress.
Governor’s school mask-mandate ban illegal and unsupported, judge rules
A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.
A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.
St. Pete officer's death was preventable with COVID-19 vaccine, chief says
St. Petersburg Police Officer Michael Weiskopf died Friday due to complications related to COVID-19. He was 52 years old.
St. Petersburg Police Officer Michael Weiskopf died Friday due to complications related to COVID-19. He was 52 years old.
COVID-19 taking toll on Bay Area law enforcement
Nearly 30 law enforcement officers in Florida have died from COVID-19.
Nearly 30 law enforcement officers in Florida have died from COVID-19.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
Florida accounts for 17% of U.S. COVID-19 patients amid record case numbers
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 17% of COVID-19 patients nationwide were being treated in Florida. The state of reported a record 151,749 new cases over the last week – an average of nearly 21,700 per day.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 17% of COVID-19 patients nationwide were being treated in Florida. The state of reported a record 151,749 new cases over the last week – an average of nearly 21,700 per day.
NBA vaccine mandate: All personnel interacting with players, referees required to be vaccinated
The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.
The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.
Capacity straining at some Central Florida hospital morgues
Mounting deaths from the latest surge in COVID-19 have strained the capacity of hospital morgues and funeral homes in central Florida.
Mounting deaths from the latest surge in COVID-19 have strained the capacity of hospital morgues and funeral homes in central Florida.
'I miss my son': Chicago mom loses her 12-year-old boy to COVID
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
‘He always followed her’: Polk husband dies a few days after wife’s death; both tested positive for COVID-19
A Polk County husband and wife who were battling COVID-19 for weeks passed away just a few days apart. Both had underlying health conditions and were unvaccinated. "I have such loving and beautiful angels looking over me now," their daughter said.
A Polk County husband and wife who were battling COVID-19 for weeks passed away just a few days apart. Both had underlying health conditions and were unvaccinated. "I have such loving and beautiful angels looking over me now," their daughter said.
Six boys orphaned after losing both parents in three years
Two tragedies in three years have left six boys without their parents.
Two tragedies in three years have left six boys without their parents.
Who should get a COVID-19 antibody test, and when
It was a way for people to get tested for COVID-19 exposure earlier in the pandemic, and now doctors are putting antibody testing into context for anyone wondering about their current level of protection as federal officials weigh booster shots.
It was a way for people to get tested for COVID-19 exposure earlier in the pandemic, and now doctors are putting antibody testing into context for anyone wondering about their current level of protection as federal officials weigh booster shots.
COVID-19 surge: South Dakota cases increase nearly 4 times over 2 weeks
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.