Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
3,184 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 51 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,184 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,278,549.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,184 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,278,549.
Walt Disney World to reduce physical distancing rules
Face masks are still required for guests 2 and older.
Face masks are still required for guests 2 and older.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Anxiety, comfort and support: How the pandemic impacts seniors, caregivers
This past year may have brought some added anxiety among caregivers and seniors, but there is also some comfort and support.
This past year may have brought some added anxiety among caregivers and seniors, but there is also some comfort and support.
First graduates of USF's accelerated nursing degree program boost struggling workforce
There’s a fresh class of graduates joining the workforce in Florida, and dozens of them include nurses who hope to serve their communities and give a much-needed boost to a worker shortage.
There’s a fresh class of graduates joining the workforce in Florida, and dozens of them include nurses who hope to serve their communities and give a much-needed boost to a worker shortage.
Florida's legal challenge to CDC cruise restrictions goes before judge Wednesday
The Florida Attorney General's fight to re-open the cruise line industry will soon be heard before a judge. The lawsuit filed by Ashley Moody last month challenges the CDC's restrictions imposed on cruises. Beginning Wednesday, a U.S. District Judge will hear arguments in the case.
The Florida Attorney General's fight to re-open the cruise line industry will soon be heard before a judge. The lawsuit filed by Ashley Moody last month challenges the CDC's restrictions imposed on cruises. Beginning Wednesday, a U.S. District Judge will hear arguments in the case.
Hospitality industry faces labor shortage as COVID-19 fears linger
As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.
As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.
Parents have mixed feelings about kids and COVID-19 vaccines
If the CDC gives the OK on Wednesday to allow 12- to 15-year-olds to be vaccinated, you can expect lots of parents to rush their kids right over to a vaccine site. But not every parent.
If the CDC gives the OK on Wednesday to allow 12- to 15-year-olds to be vaccinated, you can expect lots of parents to rush their kids right over to a vaccine site. But not every parent.
Polk parents claim masks cause skin issues, headaches, and poor performance in school
A group of parents is threatening to sue the Polk County School Board unless it stops requiring kids to wear a mask in school.
A group of parents is threatening to sue the Polk County School Board unless it stops requiring kids to wear a mask in school.
3,263 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 48 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,263 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,275,365.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,263 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,275,365.
Biden says Americans must accept a job or lose unemployment benefits after disappointing jobs report
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
UCF eliminates face mask requirement
Face coverings are still encouraged.
Face coverings are still encouraged.
Crocs once again offering thousands of free shoes to healthcare workers
After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.
After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
Isolation, uncertainty taking toll on children’s mental health, experts say
Anxiety during the pandemic has manifested itself differently among children and teenagers compared to adults. "I think isolation and uncertainty have definitely overcome some of our kids."
Anxiety during the pandemic has manifested itself differently among children and teenagers compared to adults. "I think isolation and uncertainty have definitely overcome some of our kids."
Pfizer applies for full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer hopes to join the ranks of the flu shot, measles, mumps, rubella shot and other vaccines that are fully FDA approved and licensed.
Pfizer hopes to join the ranks of the flu shot, measles, mumps, rubella shot and other vaccines that are fully FDA approved and licensed.
Fauci says it’s ‘quite possible’ that people would wear masks during high seasons of respiratory illness
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.