FDA grants full approval of Pfizer vaccine, Moderna likely next
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave its full approval for the Pfizer vaccine Monday, a significant step forward from the emergency-use authorization it received last year.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave its full approval for the Pfizer vaccine Monday, a significant step forward from the emergency-use authorization it received last year.
FDA approval makes COVID-19 vaccine mandates easier
The FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could also mean more schools and companies will soon require it. The Supreme Court has already ruled that such mandates are legal.
The FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could also mean more schools and companies will soon require it. The Supreme Court has already ruled that such mandates are legal.
Comirnaty: Pfizer-BioNTech explains COVID-19 vaccine name’s meaning
According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.
According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.
Florida judge hears arguments over DeSantis’ school mask-mandate ban
A Leon County circuit judge began hearing arguments Monday in a high-profile lawsuit about whether Florida school districts should be able to set student mask requirements as COVID-19 continues to surge across the state.
A Leon County circuit judge began hearing arguments Monday in a high-profile lawsuit about whether Florida school districts should be able to set student mask requirements as COVID-19 continues to surge across the state.
Decorated Polk County deputy dies from COVID-19
A 32-year-old Polk County deputy and a father of five has lost his ongoing battle with COVID-19, the sheriff’s office announced.
A 32-year-old Polk County deputy and a father of five has lost his ongoing battle with COVID-19, the sheriff’s office announced.
DOD sends military personnel to COVID-19 crushed hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
Classes start at University of South Florida with COVID-19 protocols in place
The first day of school has arrived for University of South Florida students.
The first day of school has arrived for University of South Florida students.
School mask mandate discussion reaches Pinellas County ahead of Tuesday meeting
Some parents in Pinellas County are demanding the school district require masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for the next 60 days.
Some parents in Pinellas County are demanding the school district require masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for the next 60 days.
NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
NJ to require COVID vaccine or regular tests for all school employees
New Jersey will require all preschool through grade 12 teachers, staff and personnel for preschool through grade 12 to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Oct. 18
New Jersey will require all preschool through grade 12 teachers, staff and personnel for preschool through grade 12 to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Oct. 18
Diner leaves $10,000 tip for workers at Gainesville restaurant
A diner at a Gainesville restaurant gathered the staff of 10 together to thank them for their hard work during the pandemic before leaving them a $10,000 tip to share.
A diner at a Gainesville restaurant gathered the staff of 10 together to thank them for their hard work during the pandemic before leaving them a $10,000 tip to share.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
Majority of Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
Pentagon to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for military
The Pentagon says it will require military service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
The Pentagon says it will require military service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
Tampa Bay Bucs face possible COVID-19 exposure after Titans head coach tests positive
A day after defeating the Bucs in a preseason blowout in Tampa, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel tested positive for COVID-19.
A day after defeating the Bucs in a preseason blowout in Tampa, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel tested positive for COVID-19.
Tampa opens COVID-19 vaccine site at Lee Davis Community Center
A new vaccination site has opened in the city of Tampa on Monday morning.
A new vaccination site has opened in the city of Tampa on Monday morning.
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline remain hospitalized with COVID
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline are in their late 70s.
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline are in their late 70s.
St. Pete gives away free downtown parking spots to those getting COVID-19 shots
The first 500 people to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at St. Petersburg city hall on Sunday got a month-long pass to park for free downtown.
The first 500 people to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at St. Petersburg city hall on Sunday got a month-long pass to park for free downtown.
Schools in Florida's capital city defy governor, impose mask mandate
The school superintendent in Tallahassee has announced that masks will be required for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, becoming the seventh district to defy Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on such COVID-19 mandates.
The school superintendent in Tallahassee has announced that masks will be required for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, becoming the seventh district to defy Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on such COVID-19 mandates.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel tests positive for COVID-19 after Buccaneers joint-practices, game
Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been quarantined pending further testing.
Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been quarantined pending further testing.