DeSantis touts monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19, says it's 'underpublicized'
Gov. DeSantis says he plans to open rapid response monoclonal antibody treatment sites across Florida and expand access to the treatment, which provides a temporary but immediate boost to the immune system to help fight COVID-19 infections.
Gov. DeSantis says he plans to open rapid response monoclonal antibody treatment sites across Florida and expand access to the treatment, which provides a temporary but immediate boost to the immune system to help fight COVID-19 infections.
US Department of Education says it's 'deeply concerned' about DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates
The U.S. Department of Education is “deeply concerned” about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order seeking to ban school mask mandates and is ready to help districts directly, the federal agency said in a letter to the governor.
The U.S. Department of Education is “deeply concerned” about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order seeking to ban school mask mandates and is ready to help districts directly, the federal agency said in a letter to the governor.
New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
Sources: US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country
Afghanistan veteran devastated over country's fate
After more trips on counter-insurgency missions than many veterans can count, images of a country in chaos -- that they tried to bring order to -- are devastating.
After more trips on counter-insurgency missions than many veterans can count, images of a country in chaos -- that they tried to bring order to -- are devastating.
Veterans seek crisis counseling as violence unfolds in Afghanistan
Crisis centers are seeing an influx in calls from veterans and their families facing mental health struggles watching the violence unfold in Afghanistan.
Crisis centers are seeing an influx in calls from veterans and their families facing mental health struggles watching the violence unfold in Afghanistan.
Record pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations reported amid delta surge
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
Mask mandate, with opt-out, approved for Manatee County schools
At an emergency meeting concerning COVID-19 cases in the district, Manatee County's school board voted to enact a policy similar to other school districts – one in which parents would have the ability to opt their kids out of wearing masks.
At an emergency meeting concerning COVID-19 cases in the district, Manatee County's school board voted to enact a policy similar to other school districts – one in which parents would have the ability to opt their kids out of wearing masks.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
More Floridians choose vaccination as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Over the last six weeks, there has been an increase in Floridians deciding this is the time to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine hesitancy, while still strong for some, appears to be fading for others.
Over the last six weeks, there has been an increase in Floridians deciding this is the time to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine hesitancy, while still strong for some, appears to be fading for others.
Atlanta Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale police officer dies of COVID-19
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
City of Tampa adds drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
Due to a significant increase in cases because of the delta variant, the city of Tampa is opening an additional COVID-19 drive thru testing site at Al Barnes Park.
Due to a significant increase in cases because of the delta variant, the city of Tampa is opening an additional COVID-19 drive thru testing site at Al Barnes Park.
Manatee County commissioner 'stable' after COVID-19 hospitalization
The county released a statement from commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, saying he is currently undergoing treatment at Blake Hospital in Bradenton.
The county released a statement from commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, saying he is currently undergoing treatment at Blake Hospital in Bradenton.
Florida sees tourism rebound in second quarter
Florida attracted 31.7 million visitors in the second quarter of this year, as the state continued to expand tourism-marketing efforts and COVID-19 vaccinations became readily available.
Florida attracted 31.7 million visitors in the second quarter of this year, as the state continued to expand tourism-marketing efforts and COVID-19 vaccinations became readily available.
FHP trooper dies of COVID-19 complications
42-year-old FHP Trooper Lazaro Febles died over the weekend due to COVID-19 complications. He leaves behind his wife, 6-year-old son and 5-month-old daughter.
42-year-old FHP Trooper Lazaro Febles died over the weekend due to COVID-19 complications. He leaves behind his wife, 6-year-old son and 5-month-old daughter.
University of Florida reverses, to have in-person classes
The University of Florida will open its upcoming semester with in-person classes, reversing itself within hours of telling students the term might begin online because of the state’s renewed COVID-19 outbreak.
The University of Florida will open its upcoming semester with in-person classes, reversing itself within hours of telling students the term might begin online because of the state’s renewed COVID-19 outbreak.
Biden calls Florida school superintendents who defied DeSantis' anti-mask rules
President Biden called several Florida school district superintendents to praise them for doing “the right thing” after their boards implemented mask requirements in defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools amid growing COVID-19 infections.
President Biden called several Florida school district superintendents to praise them for doing “the right thing” after their boards implemented mask requirements in defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools amid growing COVID-19 infections.