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.
Tampa doctor studying what's behind lung cancer in non-smokers
Cigarette smoking is still the greatest risk factor for lung cancer, but a growing share of cases is turning up in people who have never smoked. A Tampa doctor is trying to find out why.
Cigarette smoking is still the greatest risk factor for lung cancer, but a growing share of cases is turning up in people who have never smoked. A Tampa doctor is trying to find out why.
COVID-19 surge: States that showed progress now seeing waves of new cases
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
CDC: Florida reports 24,869 new COVID-19 cases
The CDC's website shows 24,869 new COVID-19 cases were reported by the state of Florida on Wednesday and HHS says 15,796 hospital beds are being used for COVID-19 patients.
The CDC's website shows 24,869 new COVID-19 cases were reported by the state of Florida on Wednesday and HHS says 15,796 hospital beds are being used for COVID-19 patients.
‘He’s a miracle’: Pregnant woman grateful baby is healthy after being admitted to ICU for COVID-19
Aimee Parker Brito, a former Auburndale firefighter-turned-local celebrity in St. Augustine, is nearly 27 weeks pregnant and she found out first-hand how devastating the virus can be for a pregnant woman.
Aimee Parker Brito, a former Auburndale firefighter-turned-local celebrity in St. Augustine, is nearly 27 weeks pregnant and she found out first-hand how devastating the virus can be for a pregnant woman.
US in ‘much worse situation’ with COVID-19 pandemic than expected, experts say
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
CDC: More than 90% of US counties have ‘substantial or high’ COVID-19 transmission
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
As COVID-19 cases rise in schools, health officials say it’s going to get worse before it gets better
Across the Bay Area, COVID cases are quickly beginning to pile up in schools.
Across the Bay Area, COVID cases are quickly beginning to pile up in schools.
Tampa clinic is 1 of 2 in U.S. using bladeless, electron-beam therapy to treat skin cancer
Each year more than three million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common type of cancer, but if it’s caught early, it can be treated effectively.
Each year more than three million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common type of cancer, but if it’s caught early, it can be treated effectively.
BayCare pauses all elective surgeries in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk as COVID-19 cases increase
BayCare will pause elective surgeries and procedures at all of its hospitals in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties to reserve resources for severely ill patients and their immediate needs as cases of COVID-19 rise.
BayCare will pause elective surgeries and procedures at all of its hospitals in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties to reserve resources for severely ill patients and their immediate needs as cases of COVID-19 rise.
‘Outrageously expensive’: Biden calls on Congress to lower prescription drug costs
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave a speech calling on Congress to act on lowering prescription drug costs.
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave a speech calling on Congress to act on lowering prescription drug costs.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
San Francisco becomes 1st major city to require full vaccination at restaurants, gyms
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
DeSantis launches expanded antibody treatments to help hospitals struggling with rising COVID-19 cases
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he is launching a rapid response unit to expand the use of monoclonal antibodies and relieve pressure at hospitals that continue to report a rise in COVID-19 patients.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he is launching a rapid response unit to expand the use of monoclonal antibodies and relieve pressure at hospitals that continue to report a rise in COVID-19 patients.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone who doesn't wear a mask is a schmuck
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
CDC advises pregnant women to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC advised pregnant women to receive COVID-19 vaccine after a new study indicated no heightened risk of miscarriage among women who received the shot during early pregnancy
The CDC advised pregnant women to receive COVID-19 vaccine after a new study indicated no heightened risk of miscarriage among women who received the shot during early pregnancy
HHS orders COVID-19 vaccine for health workers, VA expands mandate
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
COVID-19 booster for immunocompromised to be approved 'imminently,' Fauci says
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.