Publix brings back free cookies for kids at store bakeries
Kids will once again be able to get a free cookie from the Publix bakery. The supermarket chain confirmed that their free kids cookie program has been reinstated after suspending all food handouts in stores at the beginning of the pandemic.
Kids will once again be able to get a free cookie from the Publix bakery. The supermarket chain confirmed that their free kids cookie program has been reinstated after suspending all food handouts in stores at the beginning of the pandemic.
Universal Orlando updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Herd immunity is on the horizon but how we reach it is up to those not yet vaccinated
The CDC’s new mask guidance for vaccinated people may give people without the shot the wrong sign to take off their masks too, so scientists shared what the guidance means for reaching herd immunity.
The CDC’s new mask guidance for vaccinated people may give people without the shot the wrong sign to take off their masks too, so scientists shared what the guidance means for reaching herd immunity.
Publix makes masks optional for fully vaccinated individuals
On Friday, Publix announced that fully vaccinated associated or customers will not be required to wear a face-covering inside its stores beginning May 15, unless required by state or local ordinance.
On Friday, Publix announced that fully vaccinated associated or customers will not be required to wear a face-covering inside its stores beginning May 15, unless required by state or local ordinance.
Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
Novavax delays timeline for COVID-19 vaccine regulatory clearance, production of shots
Novavax said in an earnings call this week that won't be able to get its COVID-19 vaccine authorized until at least July, and a shortage of materials have delayed its production goals.
Novavax said in an earnings call this week that won't be able to get its COVID-19 vaccine authorized until at least July, and a shortage of materials have delayed its production goals.
What is mental health first aid?
You can get first aid if you're physically hurt, but how can you help those who are mentally hurting? You can get trained for mental health first aid.
You can get first aid if you're physically hurt, but how can you help those who are mentally hurting? You can get trained for mental health first aid.
Business owners offer, request honesty amid new CDC mask guidelines
New guidance from the CDC says you don't need a mask in most cases, if you've had the vaccine. But it's left some business owners confused. Some Bay Area shops and restaurants are now deciding where to go from here.
New guidance from the CDC says you don't need a mask in most cases, if you've had the vaccine. But it's left some business owners confused. Some Bay Area shops and restaurants are now deciding where to go from here.
3,590 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 71 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,590 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,286,203.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,590 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,286,203.
Delta to require new employees get COVID-19 vaccine, CEO says
Delta Air Lines will require all new employees get vaccinated for COVID-19 before joining the company.
Delta Air Lines will require all new employees get vaccinated for COVID-19 before joining the company.
DeSantis: Florida will fill void if some cruise lines leave state
Florida-based Norwegian Cruise Line is the third-largest cruise line in the world, and has three ports of departure in the Sunshine State. But Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed the company is "not one of the bigger ones" and said Florida would fill the void if Norwegian left the state.
Florida-based Norwegian Cruise Line is the third-largest cruise line in the world, and has three ports of departure in the Sunshine State. But Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed the company is "not one of the bigger ones" and said Florida would fill the void if Norwegian left the state.
Florida's unemployment overhaul won't help those who fell victim to current system's failings
The Florida Legislature passed legislation to build a new and more efficient cloud-based unemployment benefits system. But that won’t help people who lost work during the pandemic and still can’t get benefits because of continuing issues with the existing system known as Connect.
The Florida Legislature passed legislation to build a new and more efficient cloud-based unemployment benefits system. But that won’t help people who lost work during the pandemic and still can’t get benefits because of continuing issues with the existing system known as Connect.
NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
Newly unemployed must submit previously abandoned work-search requirement
Anyone receiving unemployment benefits in Florida should get ready for a major rule change on June 1. New applicants must also apply for five jobs per week to get unemployment payments.
Anyone receiving unemployment benefits in Florida should get ready for a major rule change on June 1. New applicants must also apply for five jobs per week to get unemployment payments.
Staff shortage hits Polk preschools, daycares as parents head back to the office
When the pandemic hit last year, parents began working remotely. As the number of kids dropped in class, daycare centers and preschools laid off employees. Now that parents are going back to work, centers are getting their little ones back.
When the pandemic hit last year, parents began working remotely. As the number of kids dropped in class, daycare centers and preschools laid off employees. Now that parents are going back to work, centers are getting their little ones back.
CDC says fully vaccinated can stop wearing masks indoors and outdoors in most settings
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
4,064 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 47 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,064 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,282,613.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,064 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,282,613.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
'Stressed' Italian nurse accidentally gives 4 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in single shot
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.