Yelp feature allows users to find businesses requiring COVID-19 vaccination

The company announced two free features for businesses — “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated” — to help consumers understand how a business is currently operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tampa schools are addressing social and emotional learning this school year

With virtual school, students lost a connection to teachers and the school community. The non-profit, Frameworks of Tampa Bay, is working with schools this year to help students open up.

High demand means high pay for busy travel nurses

Nurses are the foot soldiers in the fight against COVID-19, and they are in high demand. Now, staffing agencies are luring many of them away from their local jobs, with offers too good to turn down.

Hour waits for ambulances, low vaccination among first responders strain emergency service in St. Pete

As healthcare workers and community leaders beg people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the city of St. Petersburg is dealing with problems in its own house. Apparently, too many city workers in fire rescue and city police aren’t getting the shot, and when they get sick, the staffing shortages are noticeable.

CVS Health scales back locations offering J&J COVID-19 vaccine

CVS Health says it has decreased the number of locations offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine from more than 9,400 to 1,000 as a means to “manage our vaccine supply.”

Sen. Graham says he's urged Trump to 'speak up' on COVID vaccines

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Trump ally, says he has asked the former president to press his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which was developed during Trump's time in office. "He's very proud of that accomplishment," Graham said. "I've urged him to be aggressive and say, 'Take the vaccine.'"

Florida students who oppose masks could get private school vouchers

Florida students could soon use state-backed vouchers to transfer to private schools if they object to wearing masks in classrooms, as Gov. Ron DeSantis and state education officials argue that decisions about masks should be left up to parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amazon pushes back return-to-office to January 2022

Seattle-based retail giant Amazon has delayed its return to the office for US corporate employees to January 3, 2022 as COVID-19 cases surge nationally due to the delta variant.

Moderna says delta variant will lead to more breakthrough cases among vaccinated

Moderna said it believes the delta variant’s spread combined with people indoors as it gets colder will lead to an increase in breakthrough COVID-19 cases.

Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates

CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.

COVID-19 spike: In Florida hospitals, 'there are only so many beds'

On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.

Pasco County superintendent wants school year to be as normal as possible for students' wellbeing

Over in Pasco County, school leaders are ready for the new semester, but as COVID cases rise and masks mandates are banned, the superintendent explains how they will work around the obstacles to ensure a safe school year.

COVID-19 Delta variant symptoms: What we know and what to look for

Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about the Delta variant, its symptoms, characteristics and other things to watch for.

US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.

Florida Education Association backs school districts on mask requirements

The Florida Education Association teachers union is backing school districts trying to work around Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order that bars schools from requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.