CDC study: Teachers could be key spreaders of COVID-19 infections, not students
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
Tampa city council weighs punishments for Ybor bars accused of ignoring COVID rules
Tampa City Council members heard the cases of two more bars and nightclubs accused of repeatedly violating COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Tampa City Council members heard the cases of two more bars and nightclubs accused of repeatedly violating COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Crist pushes US Attorney General to investigate DeSantis, vaccine clinics
Congressman Charlie Crist is calling for the acting U.S. attorney general to investigate Governor Ron DeSantis and his pop-up vaccination locations in affluent communities, which Crist called "Republican enclaves."
Congressman Charlie Crist is calling for the acting U.S. attorney general to investigate Governor Ron DeSantis and his pop-up vaccination locations in affluent communities, which Crist called "Republican enclaves."
US COVID-19 pandemic toll: In 1 year, half a million lives
Precisely a year later, America reached a milestone of 500,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Precisely a year later, America reached a milestone of 500,000 deaths from COVID-19.
‘Grim and horrific milestone’: Biden marks more than 500K American lives lost to COVID-19
The U.S. surpassed half a million deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the lives lost.
The U.S. surpassed half a million deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the lives lost.
Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
FDA urges makers of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments to adapt to coronavirus variants
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
4,151 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 159 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,151 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,872,923.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,151 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,872,923.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
U.S. coronavirus death toll approaches 500,000
A year into the pandemic, the running total of lives lost was about 498,000 — roughly the population of Kansas City, Missouri.
A year into the pandemic, the running total of lives lost was about 498,000 — roughly the population of Kansas City, Missouri.
Rep. Charlie Crist calls for DOJ investigation into DeSantis’ vaccine distribution
Florida's former governor is calling for an investigation into the current governor after a vaccination site opened in Lakewood Ranch last week was criticized by community leaders.
Florida's former governor is calling for an investigation into the current governor after a vaccination site opened in Lakewood Ranch last week was criticized by community leaders.
COVID-19 ‘pod’ in Sarasota aims to close gap in vaccination disparities
Nearly 400 people received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the World International Church on Sunday.
Nearly 400 people received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the World International Church on Sunday.
Study finds about a third of people with ‘mild’ COVID-19 still have symptoms months later
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
4 Ybor City bars may lose liquor license for allowing patrons to ignore mask mandate
The city of Tampa says several bars in Ybor City continued allowing patrons inside without masks, despite an ordinance stating that everyone must wear a mask inside a business unless you are actively eating or drinking.
The city of Tampa says several bars in Ybor City continued allowing patrons inside without masks, despite an ordinance stating that everyone must wear a mask inside a business unless you are actively eating or drinking.
With COVID-19 vaccination pace set to take off, Biden team well on path to hit 100M goal
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
5,065 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 93 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,065 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,868,772.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,065 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,868,772.
Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
7,280 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 121 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,280 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,863,707.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,280 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,863,707.