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.
Small percentage of vaccinated people diagnosed with COVID-19
Out of the millions of Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC said breakthrough cases are a very small portion of them -- and a Tampa doctor said she was among one of them.
Out of the millions of Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC said breakthrough cases are a very small portion of them -- and a Tampa doctor said she was among one of them.
Contractor pleads guilty to fraud, theft over $40M contract to supply VA, FEMA with N95 masks he didn’t have
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
8 accused of trying to scam $4M using falsified CARES Act applications
Eight suspects were arrested in Sarasota County for allegedly submitting fraudulent CARES Act applications.
Eight suspects were arrested in Sarasota County for allegedly submitting fraudulent CARES Act applications.
NIH to test potential of ‘repurposed drugs’ in COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms
The NIH is testing multiple drugs to see if they’re effective at treating mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. The drugs are already approved by the FDA for other conditions and are taken at home either orally or by an inhaler.
The NIH is testing multiple drugs to see if they’re effective at treating mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. The drugs are already approved by the FDA for other conditions and are taken at home either orally or by an inhaler.
Potential COVID-19 antiviral drug being tested in humans after proving effective in hamster study
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
Pasco drug overdoses climb during pandemic, mirroring national trend
COVID-19 is causing deaths even of people who didn't catch the virus. Pasco County says it's seeing the same phenomenon the CDC is after nationwide numbers were released that show the number of overdose deaths has risen dramatically.
COVID-19 is causing deaths even of people who didn't catch the virus. Pasco County says it's seeing the same phenomenon the CDC is after nationwide numbers were released that show the number of overdose deaths has risen dramatically.
Guantanamo prisoners now getting COVID-19 vaccine
A senior defense official tells The Associated Press that prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center can begin getting the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Monday.
A senior defense official tells The Associated Press that prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center can begin getting the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Monday.
'Go and get 'em, folks': All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
Lawmakers add COVID-19 passport ban to bill limiting local governments' emergency powers
A House committee Monday approved a proposal that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 “passports” that would show people have been vaccinated.
A House committee Monday approved a proposal that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 “passports” that would show people have been vaccinated.
4,237 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 32 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,237 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,173,138.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,237 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,173,138.
Florida bill that would raise legal age to use tobacco, vaping products to 21 heads to House floor
The Florida House will vote on a bill that would regulate the sale of e-cigarettes and raise Florida's legal age to use tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. But prominent health groups like the American Lung Association and the American Cancer Society oppose the bill.
The Florida House will vote on a bill that would regulate the sale of e-cigarettes and raise Florida's legal age to use tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. But prominent health groups like the American Lung Association and the American Cancer Society oppose the bill.
Multiple over-the-counter COVID-19 tests now available at stores nationwide
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
India's capital to lock down amid devastating coronavirus surge
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
NIH funds new COVID-19 testing initiative to get students back to classrooms in vulnerable areas
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
6,834 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 35 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,834 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,168,901
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,834 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,168,901
Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Sarasota vaccination site scrambles to switch shots after state suspends Johnson & Johnson vaccine
St. Jude Catholic Church, which was supposed to offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, worked with the health departments in Sarasota and Manatee Counties to secure Moderna shots for 200 people on Saturday.
St. Jude Catholic Church, which was supposed to offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, worked with the health departments in Sarasota and Manatee Counties to secure Moderna shots for 200 people on Saturday.
Toddler comes home after spending nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect
Valentina Garnetti will turn two years old next month and has already spent most of her life inside a hospital room.
Valentina Garnetti will turn two years old next month and has already spent most of her life inside a hospital room.