Border Patrol seizes over 3,800 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in August
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
Orange County Public Schools looking to offer rapid testing during school
Winegard Elementary School on Thursday will offer rapid COVID testing after school for students. It’s part of a new initiative by the Florida Department of Health to increase access to testing and prevent the spread in schools.
Winegard Elementary School on Thursday will offer rapid COVID testing after school for students. It’s part of a new initiative by the Florida Department of Health to increase access to testing and prevent the spread in schools.
Las Vegas Raiders to require vaccines for fans at home games
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
Texas requests five mortuary trailers as COVID continues to surge
The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them
The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them
Surge in new COVID-19 cases amid delta spread 'going very steeply upward'
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
'Concerning' levels of COVID-19 detected in Central Florida wastewater, officials say
Health officials in Florida’s Orange County said there has been a 600% increase in the levels of COVID-19 RNA concentration detected in the area’s wastewater since sampling began in mid-May.
Health officials in Florida’s Orange County said there has been a 600% increase in the levels of COVID-19 RNA concentration detected in the area’s wastewater since sampling began in mid-May.
DeSantis touts monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19, says it's 'underpublicized'
Gov. DeSantis says he plans to open rapid response monoclonal antibody treatment sites across Florida and expand access to the treatment, which provides a temporary but immediate boost to the immune system to help fight COVID-19 infections.
Gov. DeSantis says he plans to open rapid response monoclonal antibody treatment sites across Florida and expand access to the treatment, which provides a temporary but immediate boost to the immune system to help fight COVID-19 infections.
US Department of Education says it's 'deeply concerned' about DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates
The U.S. Department of Education is “deeply concerned” about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order seeking to ban school mask mandates and is ready to help districts directly, the federal agency said in a letter to the governor.
The U.S. Department of Education is “deeply concerned” about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order seeking to ban school mask mandates and is ready to help districts directly, the federal agency said in a letter to the governor.
New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
Sources: US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country
Afghanistan veteran devastated over country's fate
After more trips on counter-insurgency missions than many veterans can count, images of a country in chaos -- that they tried to bring order to -- are devastating.
After more trips on counter-insurgency missions than many veterans can count, images of a country in chaos -- that they tried to bring order to -- are devastating.
Veterans seek crisis counseling as violence unfolds in Afghanistan
Crisis centers are seeing an influx in calls from veterans and their families facing mental health struggles watching the violence unfold in Afghanistan.
Crisis centers are seeing an influx in calls from veterans and their families facing mental health struggles watching the violence unfold in Afghanistan.
Record pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations reported amid delta surge
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
Mask mandate, with opt-out, approved for Manatee County schools
At an emergency meeting concerning COVID-19 cases in the district, Manatee County's school board voted to enact a policy similar to other school districts – one in which parents would have the ability to opt their kids out of wearing masks.
At an emergency meeting concerning COVID-19 cases in the district, Manatee County's school board voted to enact a policy similar to other school districts – one in which parents would have the ability to opt their kids out of wearing masks.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
More Floridians choose vaccination as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Over the last six weeks, there has been an increase in Floridians deciding this is the time to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine hesitancy, while still strong for some, appears to be fading for others.
Over the last six weeks, there has been an increase in Floridians deciding this is the time to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine hesitancy, while still strong for some, appears to be fading for others.
Atlanta Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.