Canada reopens border to vaccinated U.S. visitors
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
Fake COVID-19 vaccine cards online worry college officials
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Pediatricians warn of 'pressing risk' among children as delta variant spreads
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
Georgia couple dies of COVID-19 hours of each other
A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.
A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.
New COVID-19 testing site opens in St. Pete to meet demand
Community testing sites have been closed for several months now, but with COVID-19 cases on the rise once again, the demand for testing has also gone up. One of those sites is opening in St. Petersburg.
Community testing sites have been closed for several months now, but with COVID-19 cases on the rise once again, the demand for testing has also gone up. One of those sites is opening in St. Petersburg.
Canada begins allowing vaccinated U.S. citizens to visit
The U.S.-Canada border officially reopened for the first time in more than a year. Vaccinated Americans are now allowed to cross into Canada, but America is not returning the favor just yet. Restrictions are still in place for Canadians.
The U.S.-Canada border officially reopened for the first time in more than a year. Vaccinated Americans are now allowed to cross into Canada, but America is not returning the favor just yet. Restrictions are still in place for Canadians.
Judge backs Norwegian cruises in 'vaccine passport' fight, says company can require proof of vaccination
A federal judge Sunday sided with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in a constitutional challenge to Florida’s ban on so-called “vaccine passports,” clearing the way for the company to require passengers to show documentation.
A federal judge Sunday sided with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in a constitutional challenge to Florida’s ban on so-called “vaccine passports,” clearing the way for the company to require passengers to show documentation.
US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
After sluggish start, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
Masks mandatory for Hillsborough County students, parents can opt-out
On Saturday, the Hillsborough County School District announced that face coverings will be required for students at the start of the 2021-22 academic year, but parents or guardians have the option to have their child opt-out of wearing a mask.
On Saturday, the Hillsborough County School District announced that face coverings will be required for students at the start of the 2021-22 academic year, but parents or guardians have the option to have their child opt-out of wearing a mask.
Lombardi trophy on display at COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinic
In an attempt to increase vaccination rates across the Bay Area, several pop-up vaccination clinics were held on Saturday, just days before the start of a new school year.
In an attempt to increase vaccination rates across the Bay Area, several pop-up vaccination clinics were held on Saturday, just days before the start of a new school year.
Florida reports 23,903 new COVID-19 cases, 93 deaths, 13,348 hospitalizations Saturday
On Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control says the state reported there were 23,903 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed as of Friday, August 6. The Florida Hospital Association reported that 13,348 patients were hospitalized as of Saturday.
On Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control says the state reported there were 23,903 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed as of Friday, August 6. The Florida Hospital Association reported that 13,348 patients were hospitalized as of Saturday.
Stay in ICU for COVID patients can cost more than $100K, even with insurance, data shows
Getting COVID-19 could cost more than your health. Many patients are getting medical bills in the thousands or hundreds of thousands after lengthy stays in the hospital.
Getting COVID-19 could cost more than your health. Many patients are getting medical bills in the thousands or hundreds of thousands after lengthy stays in the hospital.
Lawsuit challenges DeSantis' mask order as Florida OKs school vouchers in districts requiring COVID-19 masks
Florida’s Board of Education approved an emergency rule Friday that will allow private school vouchers if parents feel their children are being harassed by a school district’s COVID-19 safety policies, including mask requirements.
Florida’s Board of Education approved an emergency rule Friday that will allow private school vouchers if parents feel their children are being harassed by a school district’s COVID-19 safety policies, including mask requirements.
Pop-up vaccine sites see slight traffic increase as pressure to get the shot builds
Folks showing up at pop-up vaccine clinics around the Bay Area say 'better late than never' as the pressure to get vaccinated builds across Florida.
Folks showing up at pop-up vaccine clinics around the Bay Area say 'better late than never' as the pressure to get vaccinated builds across Florida.
Masks will be optional for Polk County students, staff despite increased COVID-19 cases among children
Like most counties across Florida, masks will be optional for students and staff returning to school next week in Polk County, but a prominent Polk County physician says they should be mandatory.
Like most counties across Florida, masks will be optional for students and staff returning to school next week in Polk County, but a prominent Polk County physician says they should be mandatory.
United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.