Florida adds nearly 24,000 COVID-19 cases, reports 15,840 hospitalizations
Florida reported 23,933 new COVID-19 cases and 29 COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, according to data posted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Florida reported 23,933 new COVID-19 cases and 29 COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, according to data posted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
COVID-19 vaccine push comes to Latino communities
A new tent popped up Friday in a Tampa Latino neighborhood, part of a national effort to get help to those disproportionally affected by the virus.
A new tent popped up Friday in a Tampa Latino neighborhood, part of a national effort to get help to those disproportionally affected by the virus.
National Education Association supports vaccine mandates, COVID-19 testing
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
Study: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protects against delta variant up to 6 months
A recently published study found that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine provides enough protection against the coronavirus and the more contagious delta variant for up to six months.
A recently published study found that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine provides enough protection against the coronavirus and the more contagious delta variant for up to six months.
North Texas 4-month-old in ICU battling COVID-19 and RSV simultaneously
Hudson Hooten is battling both COVID and RSV, the two viruses that are packing children's hospitals across North Texas. His mom says it all began with a cough. Things quickly got worse. Doctors told his mom he got the last ICU bed.
Hudson Hooten is battling both COVID and RSV, the two viruses that are packing children's hospitals across North Texas. His mom says it all began with a cough. Things quickly got worse. Doctors told his mom he got the last ICU bed.
Study suggests lambda variant could evade COVID-19 vaccine protection
A study published July 28 on bioRxiv by researchers in Japan found concerning data that suggests the lambda coronavirus variant may evade protection from current COVID-19 vaccines.
A study published July 28 on bioRxiv by researchers in Japan found concerning data that suggests the lambda coronavirus variant may evade protection from current COVID-19 vaccines.
Florida admits state cannot withhold salaries of superintendents who mandate masks in school districts
Days after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order to ban mask mandates by local school districts and the state threatened to withhold school funding and school officials' salaries, the Florida governor’s office now says they have no control over local employees’ pay.
Days after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order to ban mask mandates by local school districts and the state threatened to withhold school funding and school officials' salaries, the Florida governor’s office now says they have no control over local employees’ pay.
Metro Atlanta church to require vaccination proof for in-person services
A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.
A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.
New Orleans to require proof of vaccines or negative COVID-19 tests to go to bars, restaurants
Starting Monday, people who want to enter New Orleans bars, restaurants, music halls — or any other inside venue — will have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a recent negative test, the mayor announced.
Starting Monday, people who want to enter New Orleans bars, restaurants, music halls — or any other inside venue — will have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a recent negative test, the mayor announced.
COVID-19 booster: CDC panel votes in favor on 3rd shot for immunocompromised after FDA approval
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
440 students told to quarantine in Palm Beach County just 2 days into new school year
Just 2 days into the school year, Palm Beach County sent 440 students home to quarantine after 51 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19. The district requires masks -- but allows parents to opt out their children, per Gov. DeSantis' order.
Just 2 days into the school year, Palm Beach County sent 440 students home to quarantine after 51 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19. The district requires masks -- but allows parents to opt out their children, per Gov. DeSantis' order.
Four Broward teachers die of COVID-19, days before school year begins, union says
Four teachers have died of COVID-19 in Broward County in a 24-hour period, just days before the school year begins, the local teachers union confirmed. All of the educators were on summer break when they got the virus, and at least three of the four were not vaccinated.
Four teachers have died of COVID-19 in Broward County in a 24-hour period, just days before the school year begins, the local teachers union confirmed. All of the educators were on summer break when they got the virus, and at least three of the four were not vaccinated.
MegaCon draws mega crowds amid rising COVID cases in Central Florida
MegaCon Orlando is bringing some mega crowds to the Orange County Convention Center. Organizers say they have some new rules in place to prevent the spread of COVID.
MegaCon Orlando is bringing some mega crowds to the Orange County Convention Center. Organizers say they have some new rules in place to prevent the spread of COVID.
Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
Florida governor says resuming daily COVID-19 reporting ‘may not be a bad idea’
As Florida continues to see a surge of cases caused by the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke publicly Thursday about possibly reverting back to daily reporting of COVID-19 data to provide county-level information to residents.
As Florida continues to see a surge of cases caused by the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke publicly Thursday about possibly reverting back to daily reporting of COVID-19 data to provide county-level information to residents.
COVID-19 booster vaccine: FDA approves 3rd shot for immunocompromised
The FDA has authorized use of a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, the agency announced late Thursday.
The FDA has authorized use of a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, the agency announced late Thursday.
Brevard residents warned to only call for ambulance or go to ER for true emergency
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Lollapalooza not a COVID-19 'superspreader', Chicago's top doc says
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
FDA, CDC on verge of recommending boosters for those with compromised immune systems
U.S. approval of an additional COVID-19 booster vaccine for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come soon, according to health officials, who believe everyone will need one eventually.
U.S. approval of an additional COVID-19 booster vaccine for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come soon, according to health officials, who believe everyone will need one eventually.
Young Nature Coast EMT dies from COVID-19
A Citrus County EMT who helped take people suffering from COVID-19 to the hospital has died from the virus himself, and now his family and fellow first responders are grieving.
A Citrus County EMT who helped take people suffering from COVID-19 to the hospital has died from the virus himself, and now his family and fellow first responders are grieving.