Good COVID behavior could payoff this spring break
The tourism group Visit St. Pete-Clearwater has teams randomly roaming beaches to give out $25 gift cards for good pandemic behavior. The team workers are looking to reward people for wearing a mask, spreading out on the beach, sanitizing while at businesses, and being patient and kind.
The tourism group Visit St. Pete-Clearwater has teams randomly roaming beaches to give out $25 gift cards for good pandemic behavior. The team workers are looking to reward people for wearing a mask, spreading out on the beach, sanitizing while at businesses, and being patient and kind.
DeSantis on Biden: 'We are not going to let him lockdown Florida'
The governor argued that with vaccines now available and the vast majority of seniors in Florida vaccinated, the idea of a lockdown will not be entertained.
The governor argued that with vaccines now available and the vast majority of seniors in Florida vaccinated, the idea of a lockdown will not be entertained.
COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
5,214 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 105 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,214 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,967,865.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,214 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,967,865.
Parents could receive $3,600 child tax credit soon - here's what you need to know
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Dollar General, CDC in talks to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations in rural communities
Dollar General may soon offer COVID-19 vaccines in rural areas. The discount retailer is in talks with the CDC to help in communities that don't have as much access to big-box stores.
Dollar General may soon offer COVID-19 vaccines in rural areas. The discount retailer is in talks with the CDC to help in communities that don't have as much access to big-box stores.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
$1,400 stimulus checks can be seized by private collectors for unpaid debts
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, AAA warns 2021 travel will likely be a different experience for many
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
Sports and shows: Upcoming live events in Tampa Bay allowing fans to attend
They were one of the first things to go, but live events are slowly making their return to the Bay Area as organizers figure out how to welcome crowds back in safe ways.
They were one of the first things to go, but live events are slowly making their return to the Bay Area as organizers figure out how to welcome crowds back in safe ways.
American, United Airlines cancel 27,000 furloughs after COVID-19 relief bill passes
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
Florida will soon lower COVID vaccine age
People who are 60 years old and up will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Florida starting Monday. Governor Ron DeSantis says he’s lowering the age now that supplies are going up.
People who are 60 years old and up will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Florida starting Monday. Governor Ron DeSantis says he’s lowering the age now that supplies are going up.
CDC releases new guidelines on nursing home visits
Pandemic experts at the federal level laid out new guidance Thursday that eases restrictions on nursing homes.
Pandemic experts at the federal level laid out new guidance Thursday that eases restrictions on nursing homes.
NIH launches 3rd trial into blood clot treatments for COVID-19 patients
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death increases depending on body mass index, CDC says
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
Biden wants all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
Nearly 100 Florida Walgreens to offer COVID-19 vaccine as state lowers age requirement
Florida’s governor announced a significant increase on Thursday in the number of Walgreens that will be offering vaccinations against COVID-19. Until now, only 12 were providing the shots, now 97 will be.
Florida’s governor announced a significant increase on Thursday in the number of Walgreens that will be offering vaccinations against COVID-19. Until now, only 12 were providing the shots, now 97 will be.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.