Manatee County's new COVID-19 vaccination site aims to connect with underserved community
There's a new COVID-19 vaccination site set up behind the Palmetto bus stop. The site is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There's a new COVID-19 vaccination site set up behind the Palmetto bus stop. The site is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
COVID-19 vaccinations slow down as infectious delta variant spreads
One major concern is the highly contagious and potentially more severe delta variant of the coronavirus that originated in India. While health officials say the vaccines are effective against it, the fear is that it will lead to outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates.
One major concern is the highly contagious and potentially more severe delta variant of the coronavirus that originated in India. While health officials say the vaccines are effective against it, the fear is that it will lead to outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates.
COVID-19 testing, vaccination site opens at Palmetto bus station
A new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site is set up behind the Palmetto bus station located at 1802 8th Avenue West in hopes of making the shot more accessible to the Manatee County community.
A new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site is set up behind the Palmetto bus station located at 1802 8th Avenue West in hopes of making the shot more accessible to the Manatee County community.
Millions fear eviction as housing crisis worsens
More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months just as two studies released Wednesday found that the nation's housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months just as two studies released Wednesday found that the nation's housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
US buys additional 200 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. purchased an additional 200M doses of Moderna’s vaccine, an extra supply that could potentially be used for kids or as a booster, the company said.
The U.S. purchased an additional 200M doses of Moderna’s vaccine, an extra supply that could potentially be used for kids or as a booster, the company said.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in half of US makeup, study finds
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
EU recommends countries begin lifting travel restrictions for Americans
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
Royal Caribbean says vaccines will be mandated on all cruises, except ones setting sail from Florida
Royal Caribbean now says all passengers 16 and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 -- except for on ships setting sail from Florida.
Royal Caribbean now says all passengers 16 and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 -- except for on ships setting sail from Florida.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Royal Caribbean cruise inaugural sailing from Florida postponed after crew members test positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona college students can't be mandated to take COVID-19 vaccine, wear masks
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
RSV cases surge in Bay Area, prompting doctors to warn parents about symptoms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory about a spike in RSV cases being seen across southern states last week. FOX 13 News has learned that the respiratory virus in children is surging in the Tampa Bay area.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory about a spike in RSV cases being seen across southern states last week. FOX 13 News has learned that the respiratory virus in children is surging in the Tampa Bay area.
Some hospitals seeing no new COVID-19 patients, but delta variant could undo progress
Some hospitals are going days without any new COVID-19 patients for the first time in more than a year, but the milestone could be undone by the delta variant becoming more dominant in the U.S., putting unvaccinated Americans at risk.
Some hospitals are going days without any new COVID-19 patients for the first time in more than a year, but the milestone could be undone by the delta variant becoming more dominant in the U.S., putting unvaccinated Americans at risk.
DeSantis downplays coronavirus variant
The variant is primarily spread through adolescents and children, which contradicts DeSantis’ repeated statements during the pandemic that children are not “vectors” or responsible for the spread of the virus.
The variant is primarily spread through adolescents and children, which contradicts DeSantis’ repeated statements during the pandemic that children are not “vectors” or responsible for the spread of the virus.
US COVID-19 death toll reaches 600,000 as cases, vaccinations slow
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
CDC to label delta COVID-19 strain a 'variant of concern,' say vaccines 'effective'
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
COVID-19 likely in US by Christmas 2019, new blood samples suggest
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Cashier dead, deputy injured after dispute with man over a mask, GBI says
The GBI has released the name of the suspect who investigators said killed a cashier and injured a deputy in a shooting stemming from a dispute over wearing a mask.
The GBI has released the name of the suspect who investigators said killed a cashier and injured a deputy in a shooting stemming from a dispute over wearing a mask.
Florida leads nation in new AIDS cases
The CDC said last week that in 2019 Florida had 24 cases per 100,000 people, compared to 13 nationwide. Florida is third in that category, and first in overall new cases with 4,400.
The CDC said last week that in 2019 Florida had 24 cases per 100,000 people, compared to 13 nationwide. Florida is third in that category, and first in overall new cases with 4,400.