Polk fire chief: Leave 911 calls only for most serious emergencies
If you need an ambulance, you want one to arrive as quickly as possible. In Polk County, COVID-19 is causing "significant delays," according to the fire chief, who is asking residents to only call 911 for serious emergencies.
If you need an ambulance, you want one to arrive as quickly as possible. In Polk County, COVID-19 is causing "significant delays," according to the fire chief, who is asking residents to only call 911 for serious emergencies.
Arkansas hospital shows grim picture inside its COVID-19 ICU
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas told the story of two unvaccinated fathers who are now critically ill after contracting COVID-19.
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas told the story of two unvaccinated fathers who are now critically ill after contracting COVID-19.
Questions remain on spending federal schools money
The State Board of Education on Wednesday took up how Florida is using billions of dollars in federal pandemic aid for schools, but the state has not submitted a plan for spending the latest --- and largest --- pot of stimulus money.
The State Board of Education on Wednesday took up how Florida is using billions of dollars in federal pandemic aid for schools, but the state has not submitted a plan for spending the latest --- and largest --- pot of stimulus money.
With 10,000 students stuck home, Hillsborough School Board votes to mandate masks
Faced with rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and students quarantining at home due to contact with the virus, the Hillsborough County School Board voted Wednesday to buck the governor’s order and mandate masks for all students and staff.
Faced with rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and students quarantining at home due to contact with the virus, the Hillsborough County School Board voted Wednesday to buck the governor’s order and mandate masks for all students and staff.
As COVID-19 cases rise in Hillsborough, a ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’ emerges
Hillsborough County's COVID-19 data appears to show a "pandemic of the unvaccinated," according to Mike Wiese, an epidemiologist with the Hillsborough County Health Department.
Hillsborough County's COVID-19 data appears to show a "pandemic of the unvaccinated," according to Mike Wiese, an epidemiologist with the Hillsborough County Health Department.
DeSantis' top donor invests in COVID drug governor promotes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor’s company has invested millions of dollars.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor’s company has invested millions of dollars.
Ex-Purdue Pharma president denies responsibility for opioid crisis
Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.
Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.
‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high among 30 to 39-year-olds, CDC tracker shows
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center to postpone all elective surgeries
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center will postpone all of its non-urgent, elective surgeries, including same-day operations, beginning Monday, August 23 due to a high number of COVID-19 cases in the community and an increase in patient volume.
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center will postpone all of its non-urgent, elective surgeries, including same-day operations, beginning Monday, August 23 due to a high number of COVID-19 cases in the community and an increase in patient volume.
CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alachua County Schools extends mask mandate for 8 more weeks
Prior to the school year, Alachua County Schools voted unanimously for a mask mandate during the first two weeks of school.
Prior to the school year, Alachua County Schools voted unanimously for a mask mandate during the first two weeks of school.
Florida parents push back against state's attempt to dismiss lawsuit challenging ban on school mask mandates
Attorneys for a group of parents are pushing back against the state's attempt to dismiss their lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts to prevent mask mandates in schools.
Attorneys for a group of parents are pushing back against the state's attempt to dismiss their lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts to prevent mask mandates in schools.
Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
Outdoor workers, companies suffer more days lost to extreme heat: study
A new study says the impact of climate change on outdoor workers is causing lost days of work, lost wages, and lost income for businesses that rely on them.
A new study says the impact of climate change on outdoor workers is causing lost days of work, lost wages, and lost income for businesses that rely on them.
New variants concern health officials as factors impacting booster shots evolve
Doctors are working out how to get FDA-authorized third doses into immuno-compromised people to protect them against COVID-19, as the federal government considers booster shots for the rest of the general public in an evolving pandemic.
Doctors are working out how to get FDA-authorized third doses into immuno-compromised people to protect them against COVID-19, as the federal government considers booster shots for the rest of the general public in an evolving pandemic.
Hillsborough leaders schedule emergency meeting after 8,400 students now quarantined due to COVID-19
Hillsborough County Public Schools will hold a meeting Wednesday to figure out how to manage the impact of COVID-19 on classrooms and staff.
Hillsborough County Public Schools will hold a meeting Wednesday to figure out how to manage the impact of COVID-19 on classrooms and staff.