Florida counts down to vaccinating those 16 and up
In 10 days, all Floridians over the age of 16 will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The end goal of putting all these shots into arms is to reach herd immunity, meaning most people are protected from contracting the virus, which slows the spread.
In 10 days, all Floridians over the age of 16 will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The end goal of putting all these shots into arms is to reach herd immunity, meaning most people are protected from contracting the virus, which slows the spread.
Florida considers challenge to federal cruise restrictions
Florida is considering legal avenues to challenge federal guidelines that keep passenger cruise ships from sailing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as efforts continue to convince the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to lift restrictions.
Florida is considering legal avenues to challenge federal guidelines that keep passenger cruise ships from sailing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as efforts continue to convince the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to lift restrictions.
Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Masks, hand sanitizers, PPE are tax-deductible, IRS says
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
5,750 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 159 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,750 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,033,179.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,750 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,033,179.
After losing 13-year-old to brain tumor, woman gives birth again at age 57
A New Hampshire woman who lost her 13-year-old daughter to a brain tumor in 2016 has given birth to a son at age 57.
A New Hampshire woman who lost her 13-year-old daughter to a brain tumor in 2016 has given birth to a son at age 57.
Stores offer free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cards
If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'Go run to her buddy!': Nurse on ventilator from COVID finally sees son after 84 days
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
Rutgers University requiring on-campus students to receive COVID-19 vaccines for fall semester
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Bay Area company searching for other vaccine methods
Tampa-based biotech company Oragenics is in the pre-clinical phase of developing a vaccine they say would solve two critical problems when it comes to ending the pandemic: the fear of needles and the prevalence of antibodies.
Tampa-based biotech company Oragenics is in the pre-clinical phase of developing a vaccine they say would solve two critical problems when it comes to ending the pandemic: the fear of needles and the prevalence of antibodies.
Researchers in Mexico invent nose-only COVID-19 masks to be worn during eating, drinking
Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.
Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.
4 people being monitored in Oregon for Ebola after returning to US from West Africa
Four people are being monitored by Oregon public health officials after potentially being exposed to Ebola while on a recent visit to Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to an Oregon Health Authority news release.
Four people are being monitored by Oregon public health officials after potentially being exposed to Ebola while on a recent visit to Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to an Oregon Health Authority news release.
Olive Garden's parent company serving up raises, bonuses for employees as customers return
Darden, which also runs LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s, and other chains, said it will spend an additional $17 million one-time bonuses for its nearly 90,000 hourly employees.
Darden, which also runs LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s, and other chains, said it will spend an additional $17 million one-time bonuses for its nearly 90,000 hourly employees.
Hillsborough County offering emergency assistance for renters
Hillsborough County is offering financial assistance for those having a hard time paying rent due to being impacted by COVID-19.
Hillsborough County is offering financial assistance for those having a hard time paying rent due to being impacted by COVID-19.
5,773 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 107 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,773 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,027,429.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,773 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,027,429.
Pfizer begins COVID-19 vaccine trial for children under 12
Pfizer-BioNTech has joined Moderna in testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Pfizer-BioNTech has joined Moderna in testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
AstraZeneca confirms strong COVID-19 vaccine protection in revised data after US rift
AstraZeneca said it had analyzed more data from that study and concluded the vaccine is 76% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, instead of the 79% it had reported earlier in the week.
AstraZeneca said it had analyzed more data from that study and concluded the vaccine is 76% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, instead of the 79% it had reported earlier in the week.
Florida to lower vaccination age to 40 starting Monday; open to all adults on April 5
Soon, all Floridians who are at least 18 years or older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The state is again lowering the minimum vaccination age, starting Monday.
Soon, all Floridians who are at least 18 years or older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The state is again lowering the minimum vaccination age, starting Monday.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.