UK judge rules comatose woman with COVID-19 should be removed from life support weeks after giving birth

A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”

‘The virus is not done with us’: CDC director says new variants of COVID-19 could stall progress in US

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.

COVID-19 one year later: Tears, long nights, and finally, optimism in Florida

It's been one year since the first case of COVID-19 unrelated to travel or known exposures was diagnosed in Florida.  The first patient was a Manatee County man, diagnosed at Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota. 

Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA expert panel

U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.

5,922 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 146 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,922 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,898,223.

101st Airborne Division to assist with vaccine distribution in Orlando

The U.S. military is ramping up efforts to help get as many Americans vaccinated as possible by sending medical teams to vaccine hubs around the country. The military is already assisting in cities in California, New York, and Texas. On Thursday, deployments to Florida and Pennsylvania were also announced.

Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms

Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.

Retail hopes for big bounce-back once vaccines become widespread

Growing access to vaccines are expected to renew consumer confidence and drive more sales at local businesses this year, according to the Florida Retail Federation.

Study: Infectious coronavirus particles can survive on clothing for up to 3 days

Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.

California, New York coronavirus variants: Researchers tracking spread of new strains

Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.

6,640 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 138 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,640 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,892,301.

Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.