Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
To slow student COVID-19 cases, Manatee County to hold vaccine clinics at schools
Vaccine clinics through the Department of Health will be set up during the week for all high schools. The shot is a tool health officials hope will help stop the spread – and keep students in school.
Vaccine clinics through the Department of Health will be set up during the week for all high schools. The shot is a tool health officials hope will help stop the spread – and keep students in school.
Community gathers to remember Polk County deputy who died from COVID-19
One week after his death, loved ones, friends and colleagues paid their final respects to a Polk County deputy who died following weeks of battling COVID-19.
One week after his death, loved ones, friends and colleagues paid their final respects to a Polk County deputy who died following weeks of battling COVID-19.
CDC panel endorses full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.
Hurricane Ida rips part of roof off of Louisiana hospital
Video captured the moment Hurricane Ida's violent winds ripped part of the roof off of the Lady of the Sea Hospital in Galliano, Louisiana. The hospital said no one was injured, but that the facility sustained significant damage in the storm. On Monday morning, members of the U.S. Coast Guard managed to fly in and evacuate about seven patients.
Video captured the moment Hurricane Ida's violent winds ripped part of the roof off of the Lady of the Sea Hospital in Galliano, Louisiana. The hospital said no one was injured, but that the facility sustained significant damage in the storm. On Monday morning, members of the U.S. Coast Guard managed to fly in and evacuate about seven patients.
4 in 10 Americans cried about money during the COVID-19 pandemic: study
Job or income loss was the top reason Americans cried about money, a LendingTree survey said.
Job or income loss was the top reason Americans cried about money, a LendingTree survey said.
McDonald's prepares to close dining rooms again
Restaurants in areas with high Delta variant cases are likely to be impacted.
Restaurants in areas with high Delta variant cases are likely to be impacted.
European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions
The European Union has removed the U.S. from its list of countries considered safe for travel, and is now recommending that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. due to rising COVID-19 infections.
The European Union has removed the U.S. from its list of countries considered safe for travel, and is now recommending that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. due to rising COVID-19 infections.
Anti-parasite drug for animals ivermectin flying off store shelves as COVID spikes
The drug has been reportedly flying off stores shelves in multiple states even though it has not been approved for treating or preventing COVID-19 in humans.
The drug has been reportedly flying off stores shelves in multiple states even though it has not been approved for treating or preventing COVID-19 in humans.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
2 members of Florida Highway Patrol lose battle with COVID-19
The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of two of its members who died from COVID-19.
The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of two of its members who died from COVID-19.
Florida feed store hides Ivermectin to prevent misuse by COVID-19 patients
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Cook County judge strips mother of parental rights because she is not vaccinated
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
COVID-19 contact tracing takes back seat during latest surge
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
Pregnant women more likely to develop severe COVID symptoms, give birth prematurely, doctors say
More pregnant women are becoming severely ill with COVID-19 and doctors say the virus' effect on the mother's body can put babies into distress.
More pregnant women are becoming severely ill with COVID-19 and doctors say the virus' effect on the mother's body can put babies into distress.
Governor’s school mask-mandate ban illegal and unsupported, judge rules
A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.
A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.
St. Pete officer's death was preventable with COVID-19 vaccine, chief says
St. Petersburg Police Officer Michael Weiskopf died Friday due to complications related to COVID-19. He was 52 years old.
St. Petersburg Police Officer Michael Weiskopf died Friday due to complications related to COVID-19. He was 52 years old.