American Cruise Lines requiring COVID-19 vaccine for cruises through April 10

American Cruise Lines, a Connecticut-based operator of smaller cruises and riverboat cruises, has temporarily mandated that passengers are vaccinated against the coronavirus on all of its sailings. 

Isolation worsens crisis for many struggling with mental health

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is kicking off the You Are Not Alone campaign, which is designed to encourage neighbors, friends, and family to reach out to those who may be isolated.

COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations on the decline

Recent data from the Florida Department of Health shows the seven-day rolling average of hospitalizations for people 65 and older in Florida is 100 fewer now compared to the beginning of February.

Brazil becomes 2nd country to surpass 300K COVID-19 deaths

Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.

US grows optimistic as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, deaths fall

More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture.

New 'double mutant' coronavirus variant detected in India

Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.

Tips to ease eye strain when working, studying from home

Working from home, you and your kids may be staring at your computers or phones a little bit more than you used to, and that could be giving your eyes screen fatigue.

COVID-19 vaccine first doses go quickly as FEMA sites shift gears

At the Tampa Greyhound Track vaccination site Wednesday, state and federal staff spent the day dividing folks into two separate lines based on their dose.

Senate confirms Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health in historic 1st for transgender nominee

Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.

CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request

The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.

Lawmakers looking at vaping regulations again after governor's 2020 veto

More than two years after the U.S. surgeon general declared youth vaping an epidemic, Florida lawmakers again are working on an effort to regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes and raise the age to use tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.

5,143 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 30 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,143 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,021,656.

Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug

Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility. 

Plateau in COVID-19 cases could be sign of coming surge, doctors say

COVID-19 infections are surging across Europe and experts say the U.S. should take it as a warning. There are already some red flags we could be on the cusp of a third wave.