Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
Tampa pediatrician to FDA advisory board: More data needed on vaccination and pregnancy
There is very limited data about the safety of getting a COVID-19 vaccine as it relates to being pregnant. A Bay Area physician says drug makers and the federal government should be more transparent about the lack of data so expectant mothers can make informed decisions before getting the shot.
There is very limited data about the safety of getting a COVID-19 vaccine as it relates to being pregnant. A Bay Area physician says drug makers and the federal government should be more transparent about the lack of data so expectant mothers can make informed decisions before getting the shot.
Part human, part monkey: Scientists engineer hybrid embryo in effort to grow organs
An international team of scientists said they created human-monkey embryos, or chimeras, to see if they could grow organs for people who need transplants.
An international team of scientists said they created human-monkey embryos, or chimeras, to see if they could grow organs for people who need transplants.
Tax revenue shows tourism levels are bouncing back
The state’s number-one industry, tourism, is showing signs that the pandemic's effects are winding down.
The state’s number-one industry, tourism, is showing signs that the pandemic's effects are winding down.
Uber shares mask enforcement tips for drivers, passengers
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
Pfizer identifies fake COVID-19 vaccine doses in Mexico, Poland
Pfizer confirmed it found fake versions of its COVID-19 vaccine in both Mexico and Poland. The company emphasized that legitimate vaccines are never sold online.
Pfizer confirmed it found fake versions of its COVID-19 vaccine in both Mexico and Poland. The company emphasized that legitimate vaccines are never sold online.
5,571 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 83 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,571 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,184,354.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,571 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,184,354.
Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
United customers can now schedule COVID-19 test, be cleared to fly through airline’s digital platform
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.
Saint Leo University to resume in-person classes in the fall
School officials announced they intend to bring students back to the campus for the fall semester.
School officials announced they intend to bring students back to the campus for the fall semester.
Biker who recently suffered the loss of a friend confides in deputy during traffic stop
In body-camera video posted on Facebook by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a motorcycle deputy pivots from education to empathy when he encounters a distraught biker.
In body-camera video posted on Facebook by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a motorcycle deputy pivots from education to empathy when he encounters a distraught biker.
No appointment necessary for Polk County COVID-19 vaccinations
Polk County residents no longer have to wait for their appointment to get a COVID-19 shot at a Health Department vaccination site. From now on, it is first-come, first-served.
Polk County residents no longer have to wait for their appointment to get a COVID-19 shot at a Health Department vaccination site. From now on, it is first-come, first-served.
5,645 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 62 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,645 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,178,783.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,645 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,178,783.
EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine and rare clots, says benefits outweigh risks
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Tennessee House passes bill mandating that fetal remains be buried or cremated
Medical providers in Tennessee would be required to cremate or bury fetal remains from surgical abortions under legislation advanced by the GOP-controlled House on Monday.
Medical providers in Tennessee would be required to cremate or bury fetal remains from surgical abortions under legislation advanced by the GOP-controlled House on Monday.
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
"I thought I was dying"; Ted Nugent tests positive for COVID-19 after questioning pandemic rules
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
FEMA vaccination sites in Florida resume first-dose Pfizer shots
FEMA sites across Florida, including Tampa, are once again offering the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine to patients starting Tuesday morning.
FEMA sites across Florida, including Tampa, are once again offering the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine to patients starting Tuesday morning.
Study: Open middle seat on planes limits COVID-19 spread up to 57%
Next month, all of the major U.S. airlines will be back to packing full flights, however, a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows blocking those middle seats was a good thing.
Next month, all of the major U.S. airlines will be back to packing full flights, however, a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows blocking those middle seats was a good thing.