Biden looks to double vaccine goal as US clears 100 million shots since Jan. 20
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
Celebrity Cruises to end yearlong pandemic hiatus in June
Two Royal Caribbean cruises will resume in June ending a yearlong hiatus, but passengers 18 and older must test negative for COVID-19 before getting on a ship.
Two Royal Caribbean cruises will resume in June ending a yearlong hiatus, but passengers 18 and older must test negative for COVID-19 before getting on a ship.
Gibraltar poised to become 1st nation to vaccinate entire adult population against COVID-19
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
DeSantis rips idea of 'COVID-19 passports'
Gov. Ron DeSantis has emphatically resisted placing restrictions on businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. But DeSantis this week suggested he may go after companies if they require customers to show proof that they are vaccinated.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has emphatically resisted placing restrictions on businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. But DeSantis this week suggested he may go after companies if they require customers to show proof that they are vaccinated.
5,140 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 53 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,140 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,999,257.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,140 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,999,257.
People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 World Happiness report says
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
California Legislature OK's paid sick leave for coronavirus, vaccine appointments and more
The California Legislature on Thursday voted to expand paid sick leave for about 10.4 million workers, sending a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that mandates up to two weeks of paid time off for things like having coronavirus symptoms, scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or caring for a child who is doing school at home.
The California Legislature on Thursday voted to expand paid sick leave for about 10.4 million workers, sending a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that mandates up to two weeks of paid time off for things like having coronavirus symptoms, scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or caring for a child who is doing school at home.
Spring break travel setting pandemic records at airports despite officials urging people to stay home
With case rates going down, vaccine rates going up and restrictions across the country relaxing, it's a recipe for a busy spring break travel season.
With case rates going down, vaccine rates going up and restrictions across the country relaxing, it's a recipe for a busy spring break travel season.
Orange County to lower COVID-19 vaccination eligibility age to 40
Beginning Monday, the Orange County Convention Center will allow people ages 40 and older to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Beginning Monday, the Orange County Convention Center will allow people ages 40 and older to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
Planning to travel internationally may require vaccine passport
More people are getting on planes this spring, and even anticipating summer travel, now that access to the COVID-19 vaccine spreading, but before you get on that plane, you may need to prove your vaccination and health status with a vaccine passport.
More people are getting on planes this spring, and even anticipating summer travel, now that access to the COVID-19 vaccine spreading, but before you get on that plane, you may need to prove your vaccination and health status with a vaccine passport.
St. Petersburg City Council votes 'no' on code enforcement changes
The St. Petersburg City Council voted against changing the way the city enforces mask-wearing code violations on bars and restaurants.
The St. Petersburg City Council voted against changing the way the city enforces mask-wearing code violations on bars and restaurants.
Birx says she still thinks about Trump’s comments on injecting disinfectant ‘every day’
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
‘Tragic accident’: Peloton CEO confirms child died after accident involving treadmill
The CEO of Peloton, John Foley, announced that a child was killed using one of their treadmills, according to a letter published Thursday on the Peloton website.
The CEO of Peloton, John Foley, announced that a child was killed using one of their treadmills, according to a letter published Thursday on the Peloton website.
Scientist with son who suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome hopes research can help COVID-19 patients
Ron Davis, a Stanford University professor recognized for his work in genetics and biochemistry, changed his field of study when his son fell seriously ill with a chronic fatigue syndrome that has been reported in COVID-19 patients.
Ron Davis, a Stanford University professor recognized for his work in genetics and biochemistry, changed his field of study when his son fell seriously ill with a chronic fatigue syndrome that has been reported in COVID-19 patients.
BayCare staff livestream baby's birth so new dad can watch
Hospital staff in Tampa helped a new dad watch the birth of his baby on Facetime since he couldn't be there in person.
Hospital staff in Tampa helped a new dad watch the birth of his baby on Facetime since he couldn't be there in person.
President Biden’s 100M vaccinated goal to be reached Friday
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.