Vaccine reward program in the works in St. Petersburg
From free beer to full scholarships to lotteries worth millions, states, counties, and cities across the country are coming up with creative ways to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine. st. pA shot incentive program is now in the works in St. Petersburg.
From free beer to full scholarships to lotteries worth millions, states, counties, and cities across the country are coming up with creative ways to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine. st. pA shot incentive program is now in the works in St. Petersburg.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
Nurses bring vaccines to hotel, hospitality workers on Clearwater Beach
Thursday, nurses with the Florida Department of Health turned their focus to the county’s hotel workers who may have not had time to get the shot.
Thursday, nurses with the Florida Department of Health turned their focus to the county’s hotel workers who may have not had time to get the shot.
CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
2,893 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 76 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,893 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,302,489.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,893 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,302,489.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Pandemic has companies rethinking the need for sprawling office space
The pandemic, however, has many companies re-thinking the need for sprawling office spaces and the costs of commercial leases.
The pandemic, however, has many companies re-thinking the need for sprawling office spaces and the costs of commercial leases.
Florida's cruise ship fight sent to mediation
A U.S. district judge has ordered mediation in Florida’s lawsuit challenging federal restrictions that have idled the cruise-ship industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A U.S. district judge has ordered mediation in Florida’s lawsuit challenging federal restrictions that have idled the cruise-ship industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 positivity higher in Hillsborough than neighboring counties, data shows
Hillsborough County Department of Health officials say almost every person admitted to the hospital for coronavirus right now has not been vaccinated.
Hillsborough County Department of Health officials say almost every person admitted to the hospital for coronavirus right now has not been vaccinated.
City of Tampa, Florida Aquarium giving out free tickets to those who get COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday
The City of Tampa and the Florida Aquarium are partnering up to give out free tickets to those who get a COVID-19 vaccine during a four-hour event on Wednesday.
The City of Tampa and the Florida Aquarium are partnering up to give out free tickets to those who get a COVID-19 vaccine during a four-hour event on Wednesday.
Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Texas governor signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks
The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.
The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.
2,811 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 44 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,811 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,299,596.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,811 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,299,596.
Tampa Bay Rays expand capacity, make masks optional for vaccinated fans
Most other COVID-19 restrictions remain in place. Outside food and drinks are still not permitted at the Trop, seating capacity is still limited, and fans who are not fully vaccinated are still required to wear a mask at all times.
Most other COVID-19 restrictions remain in place. Outside food and drinks are still not permitted at the Trop, seating capacity is still limited, and fans who are not fully vaccinated are still required to wear a mask at all times.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
Kentucky bar owner requiring patrons to show vaccine card before ditching masks
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”