5,178 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 72 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,178 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,222,546.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,178 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,222,546.
Lyme disease-carrying ticks found near beaches at equal rates as wooded areas, study says
A study found that Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Northern California, more commonly associated with wooded habitats, were just as abundant in coastal areas.
A study found that Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Northern California, more commonly associated with wooded habitats, were just as abundant in coastal areas.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective at cutting hospitalizations for older adults, CDC says
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
Experts say COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 could be available by early May
Right now COVID19 vaccines are approved for kids ages 16 and older but researchers say the Pfizer vaccine could be available to children ages 12 to 15 by early May.
Right now COVID19 vaccines are approved for kids ages 16 and older but researchers say the Pfizer vaccine could be available to children ages 12 to 15 by early May.
Nashville COVID ICU nurses give patient a spa day
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
Descendants of syphilis experiment at Tuskegee caution using study as reason not to get COVID vaccine
Descendants of the infamous syphilis experiment at Tuskegee are encouraging Black people to get the vaccine despite many Black people citing the experiment as a reason why they do not trust doctors or the vaccine.
Descendants of the infamous syphilis experiment at Tuskegee are encouraging Black people to get the vaccine despite many Black people citing the experiment as a reason why they do not trust doctors or the vaccine.
Help wanted: Bay Area hospitality industry facing shortage as demand increases
Hospitality was perhaps the hardest hit industry at the start of the pandemic and now restaurants and bars are hiring -- but many people are not applying. Owners are trying to figure out how to entice workers to even come in for an interview.
Hospitality was perhaps the hardest hit industry at the start of the pandemic and now restaurants and bars are hiring -- but many people are not applying. Owners are trying to figure out how to entice workers to even come in for an interview.
India’s COVID-19 death toll crosses 200,000 with many more likely uncounted
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
Europe will reach herd immunity by August at the latest, BioNTech CEO says
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
8-year-old starts petition to make masks optional in Seminole County schools
With only a couple of weeks left in the school year, an 8-year-old boy named Charlie is taking the mask mandate into his own hands in Seminole County.
With only a couple of weeks left in the school year, an 8-year-old boy named Charlie is taking the mask mandate into his own hands in Seminole County.
CDC loosens mask guidelines for those fully vaccinated
With more than half of all adults in the U.S. having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is loosening guidelines on who needs to wear a mask and where.
With more than half of all adults in the U.S. having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is loosening guidelines on who needs to wear a mask and where.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
CDC: Many COVID-19 patients who suffered mild illness being diagnosed with new ailments months later
A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that two-thirds of coronavirus patients who suffered mild illness were diagnosed with a new health condition as late as five months after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis.
A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that two-thirds of coronavirus patients who suffered mild illness were diagnosed with a new health condition as late as five months after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis.
'Psychotic' suspect begs for jail release, but gets mental health treatment instead
"I can’t stand another day in jail, man. It sucks so bad, Judge, you have no idea," pleaded Patrick Macina, accused of breaking into a car and violating his probation.
"I can’t stand another day in jail, man. It sucks so bad, Judge, you have no idea," pleaded Patrick Macina, accused of breaking into a car and violating his probation.
Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can do some outdoor activities without mask
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”
5,271 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 46 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,271 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,217,368.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,271 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,217,368.
DeSantis extends Florida's COVID-19 state of emergency order
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Tuesday to extend Florida's state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Tuesday to extend Florida's state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alaska senator drives, takes ferry in 2-day trip to work after airline suspension over mask policy
Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold drove through part of Canada and took a ferry to reach the state's capital over the weekend after Alaska Airlines suspended her from its flights for her “continued refusal” to follow mask requirements.
Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold drove through part of Canada and took a ferry to reach the state's capital over the weekend after Alaska Airlines suspended her from its flights for her “continued refusal” to follow mask requirements.
Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine
A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.
A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.