DeSantis joins other Republican governors in asking Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed Florida onto a brief, joining ten other Republican governors in asking the US. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, its 1973 landmark ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed Florida onto a brief, joining ten other Republican governors in asking the US. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, its 1973 landmark ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
Restaurant, hospitality workers quit at record rates amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
COVID-19 booster: Israel to offer 3rd shot to older citizens
Israel’s prime minister has announced that the country will offer a coronavirus booster to people over 60 who have already been vaccinated.
Israel’s prime minister has announced that the country will offer a coronavirus booster to people over 60 who have already been vaccinated.
AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
Once fading, mask sales starting to rebound amid surge in cases and new CDC guidance
Masks had started to disappear from store shelves, but sales are once again rising amid concerns about surging cases. Mask sales are expected to jump even more with the CDC reversing its guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people go back to wearing face coverings indoors.
Masks had started to disappear from store shelves, but sales are once again rising amid concerns about surging cases. Mask sales are expected to jump even more with the CDC reversing its guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people go back to wearing face coverings indoors.
New CDC guidelines reignite school mask debate in Bay Area
With the start of the school year around the corner, it doesn’t appear that Bay Area districts will make changes to their mask policies, despite new guidance and as COVID-19 surges across the state.
With the start of the school year around the corner, it doesn’t appear that Bay Area districts will make changes to their mask policies, despite new guidance and as COVID-19 surges across the state.
US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
2 Florida mayors defy DeSantis with mask, vaccine mandates; Broward requiring masks in schools
Two Florida mayors outside the Bay Area announced mask and vaccine mandates, defying Gov. DeSantis who is firmly opposed to any pandemic restrictions. Broward County agreed to continue requiring masks for at least the beginning of the school year, making it the first district in the state to do so.
Two Florida mayors outside the Bay Area announced mask and vaccine mandates, defying Gov. DeSantis who is firmly opposed to any pandemic restrictions. Broward County agreed to continue requiring masks for at least the beginning of the school year, making it the first district in the state to do so.
Nursing homes consider new restrictions as delta variant of coronavirus rages
With the delta variant raging and cases on the rise, Bay Area nursing homes are taking a hard look at their procedures
With the delta variant raging and cases on the rise, Bay Area nursing homes are taking a hard look at their procedures
Doctors explain why the delta variant is worst they have seen
The delta strain of COVID-19 is putting healthcare workers to the test, Florida infectious disease experts explain why the mutation is a game-changer in the pandemic.
The delta strain of COVID-19 is putting healthcare workers to the test, Florida infectious disease experts explain why the mutation is a game-changer in the pandemic.
Red tide, pandemic deliver one-two punch to fishing businesses
For many Bay Area businesses, COVID-19 was the first of a one-two punch. Now, it’s the red tide crisis, which is leaving anglers without work and fishing stores without customers.
For many Bay Area businesses, COVID-19 was the first of a one-two punch. Now, it’s the red tide crisis, which is leaving anglers without work and fishing stores without customers.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
Walt Disney World to require masks indoors starting July 30
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
2 US Navy members have died from COVID-19 in past week
Navy officials declined to say whether either of the two members who died over the past week from COVID-19 had been vaccinated
Navy officials declined to say whether either of the two members who died over the past week from COVID-19 had been vaccinated
Florida tops 16,000 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday
Florida reported 16,038 new COVID-19 cases to the federal government on Tuesday, the highest number of new cases since Jan. 15, federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show.
Florida reported 16,038 new COVID-19 cases to the federal government on Tuesday, the highest number of new cases since Jan. 15, federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show.
Understaffed hospitals in need of nurses amid COVID-19 surge
A dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases, primarily due to the highly infectious Delta variant, is weighing heavily on nurses, which are already in short supply.
A dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases, primarily due to the highly infectious Delta variant, is weighing heavily on nurses, which are already in short supply.
Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
Nationals, Phillies game postponed after players, coaches test positive for COVID-19: report
The Washington Nationals game against the Philadelphia Phillies tonight has been postponed in order to allow for “continued testing and contact tracing” for COVID-19.
The Washington Nationals game against the Philadelphia Phillies tonight has been postponed in order to allow for “continued testing and contact tracing” for COVID-19.
Lightning national anthem singer moved to ICU after being hospitalized with COVID-19, husband says
Sonya Bryson-Kirksey, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s national anthem singer for home games, has been moved to the intensive care unit, several days after being hospitalized for COVID-19, her husband tells FOX 13.
Sonya Bryson-Kirksey, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s national anthem singer for home games, has been moved to the intensive care unit, several days after being hospitalized for COVID-19, her husband tells FOX 13.
Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.