Hillsborough County adds vaccination site at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre
With more people becoming eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a new vaccination site opens Wednesday in Hillsborough County.
With more people becoming eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a new vaccination site opens Wednesday in Hillsborough County.
Bay Area chef's virtual cooking classes raise money for childhood cancer research
A well-known chef in the Bay area is using her cooking skills to satisfy appetites -- but also to help children fighting for their lives.
A well-known chef in the Bay area is using her cooking skills to satisfy appetites -- but also to help children fighting for their lives.
Trials begin on pediatric COVID-19 vaccines
The keys, says Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison Messina, are making sure children's still-undeveloped bodies absorb the drugs the way adults' bodies do. Pinpointing the right dose for smaller bodies with the fewest side effects is tricky.
The keys, says Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison Messina, are making sure children's still-undeveloped bodies absorb the drugs the way adults' bodies do. Pinpointing the right dose for smaller bodies with the fewest side effects is tricky.
'I would recommend it': Trump urges hesitant supporters to get COVID-19 vaccine
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
Women plan event for mental health awareness after two co-workers take their lives
The pandemic has had a devastating effect on people with mental health issues. Last year, two school employees from a Brandon school took their lives because of the isolation that COVID-19 caused.
The pandemic has had a devastating effect on people with mental health issues. Last year, two school employees from a Brandon school took their lives because of the isolation that COVID-19 caused.
Norwegian Cruise Line cancels all voyages through June 2021
Norwegian Cruise Line announced on Tuesday that all cruises embarking through June 2021 have been suspended due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Norwegian Cruise Line announced on Tuesday that all cruises embarking through June 2021 have been suspended due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Pasco County officials ask physicians, pharmacists to help with vaccinations
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) is asking physicians and pharmacists in Pasco County to help its COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) is asking physicians and pharmacists in Pasco County to help its COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
WHO to release report next week on origins of COVID-19
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
4,791 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 101 new deaths, including 44 in Bay Area
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,791 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,984,425.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,791 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,984,425.
Swollen lymph nodes can be side effect of COVID-19 vaccine and confused for cancer, doctors say
Doctors are working to spread the word that swollen lymph nodes are a normal and expected side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to ease patients’ fears of cancer and avoid unnecessary testing.
Doctors are working to spread the word that swollen lymph nodes are a normal and expected side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to ease patients’ fears of cancer and avoid unnecessary testing.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
Polk college helps students become certified nursing assistants – for free
Traviss Technical College in Lakeland is making tuition-free for students in the certified nursing assistant program thanks to CARES Act funding.
Traviss Technical College in Lakeland is making tuition-free for students in the certified nursing assistant program thanks to CARES Act funding.
Moderna begins study of COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Sweden is latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Sweden on Tuesday became the latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as European regulators review safety data following reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.
Sweden on Tuesday became the latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as European regulators review safety data following reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.
Legal experts: Florida employers can require employees to get vaccinated
With more people able to get COVID-19 vaccines and businesses taking steps to bring operations back to normal, can an employer require workers to get vaccinated? And what happens if an employee refuses?
With more people able to get COVID-19 vaccines and businesses taking steps to bring operations back to normal, can an employer require workers to get vaccinated? And what happens if an employee refuses?
From grassroots to national campaigns, battle against vaccine hesitancy ramps up
Expect public health messaging about the importance of getting vaccinated to ramp up as more people become eligible for the shot in the coming weeks and months.
Expect public health messaging about the importance of getting vaccinated to ramp up as more people become eligible for the shot in the coming weeks and months.
‘We loved each other so, so much’: Husband dies from COVID-19 days after getting married
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Italy back to lockdown over Easter weekend amid surging COVID-19 cases
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Floridians who are at least 60 years old now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
More Floridians are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine shot as the state officially lowers the age requirement to 60 and older.
More Floridians are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine shot as the state officially lowers the age requirement to 60 and older.