Tennessee advisory panel deemed vaccinating inmates a 'PR nightmare'
A Tennessee advisory panel deciding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine acknowledged that prisoners in the state are high-risk.
A Tennessee advisory panel deciding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine acknowledged that prisoners in the state are high-risk.
Gov. Ducey ends COVID-19 occupancy limits for Arizona businesses
Arizona Gov. Ducey's announcement comes as more than 2 million people have been vaccinated in the state against the coronavirus, while cases have plateaued in the last few weeks.
Arizona Gov. Ducey's announcement comes as more than 2 million people have been vaccinated in the state against the coronavirus, while cases have plateaued in the last few weeks.
First shipment of Johnson & Johnson vaccine arrives in Florida
Late Thursday night, the first shipment of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Florida. The FEMA site in Tampa, which was one of four that opened Wednesday across the state, began administering the vaccine Friday.
Late Thursday night, the first shipment of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Florida. The FEMA site in Tampa, which was one of four that opened Wednesday across the state, began administering the vaccine Friday.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
AP poll: Biden has 60% approval rating, 70% support his handling of coronavirus pandemic
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
5,975 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 135 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,975 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,936,207.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,975 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,936,207.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
Arkansas lawmakers send governor near-total abortion ban
The bill bans all abortions except those to save the life of the mother in a medical emergency, and does not include any exceptions for rape or incest.
The bill bans all abortions except those to save the life of the mother in a medical emergency, and does not include any exceptions for rape or incest.
Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
Rep. Bilirakis hosting pandemic scam forum for seniors
Florida congressman Gus Bilirakis is hosting an online forum on pandemic scam prevention on Friday, March 5.
Florida congressman Gus Bilirakis is hosting an online forum on pandemic scam prevention on Friday, March 5.
USF plans full return to in-person classes; other schools may follow suit
The University of South Florida announced Wednesday the campus will move back to full in-person classes and other activities. Other schools are having those same conversations.
The University of South Florida announced Wednesday the campus will move back to full in-person classes and other activities. Other schools are having those same conversations.
Publix, CVS to vaccinate K-12 teachers, daycare workers of all ages in Florida
Teachers, daycare workers, and all school staff -- regardless of age -- are now able to get the vaccine at CVS and Publix locations in the state of Florida, assuming they can get an appointment.
Teachers, daycare workers, and all school staff -- regardless of age -- are now able to get the vaccine at CVS and Publix locations in the state of Florida, assuming they can get an appointment.
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses lost to spoilage or discarded across US
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
Will ‘good old days’ return when pandemic becomes thing of the past?
Over the last year, COVID-19 has changed life drastically. But what about when the pandemic finally becomes history, what will that "new normal" be like?
Over the last year, COVID-19 has changed life drastically. But what about when the pandemic finally becomes history, what will that "new normal" be like?
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask mandate for another month
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is bucking the Republican trend to extend the state’s mandatory face mask order by a month.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is bucking the Republican trend to extend the state’s mandatory face mask order by a month.
‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”
Walkups now accepted at FEMA vaccination site in Tampa
The new federal COVID-19 vaccine site that opened Wednesday in Tampa began taking walkups Thursday. People without access to a computer or phone can walk up and register in person and get a vaccine.
The new federal COVID-19 vaccine site that opened Wednesday in Tampa began taking walkups Thursday. People without access to a computer or phone can walk up and register in person and get a vaccine.