What's safe to do after a COVID-19 vaccination? Keep your masks handy
Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal activities right away.
Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal activities right away.
Tampa to get federal COVID-19 vaccine site, 1 of 4 in Florida
Tampa is one of four cities in Florida that will be getting a federal 3,000-dose-per-day, seven-day-a-week COVID-19 vaccination site next month, despite the governor’s previous criticism of the plan.
Tampa is one of four cities in Florida that will be getting a federal 3,000-dose-per-day, seven-day-a-week COVID-19 vaccination site next month, despite the governor’s previous criticism of the plan.
Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.
Carnival CEO predicts 'most, if not all' of cruise fleet will return to seas this year
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
USF tracking virus mutation strains detected in Bay Area
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks Florida at the top for cases of COVID-19 strain from the United Kingdom, so scientists with the University of South Florida are seeing just how widespread the virus mutations are in Tampa Bay.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks Florida at the top for cases of COVID-19 strain from the United Kingdom, so scientists with the University of South Florida are seeing just how widespread the virus mutations are in Tampa Bay.
Amalie Arena hosts first concert at venue since start of pandemic
Amalie Arena will host its first concert since the pandemic began.
Amalie Arena will host its first concert since the pandemic began.
Polk County receives unexpected partial shipment of Moderna vaccine
Moderna shipments around the country have been delayed because of wintery conditions up north.
Moderna shipments around the country have been delayed because of wintery conditions up north.
Biden tours Pfizer vaccine plant as winter weather delays 6M COVID-19 vaccine doses
The extreme winter weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping COVID-19 vaccines, or about 6 million doses.
The extreme winter weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping COVID-19 vaccines, or about 6 million doses.
Women, 34 and 44, dressed up as seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
Deputies say two women, ages 34 and 44, are accused of dressing up as senior citizens in an attempt to receive coronavirus vaccines.
Deputies say two women, ages 34 and 44, are accused of dressing up as senior citizens in an attempt to receive coronavirus vaccines.
AOC calls for ‘full investigation’ of Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes amid coronavirus pandemic
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined a chorus of New York lawmakers demanding an investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined a chorus of New York lawmakers demanding an investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
6,683 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 218 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,683 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,856,427.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,683 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,856,427.
Offering $125 reward, Publix encourages employees to get vaccinated
Publix employees who get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine won’t just be protected against the virus; they’ll also get an extra $125 in their pockets.
Publix employees who get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine won’t just be protected against the virus; they’ll also get an extra $125 in their pockets.
Tampa Bay Rays prepare for second season with pandemic, announce ticket plan
After a historic run to the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays are prepping for a new season that will once again play out during a pandemic.
After a historic run to the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays are prepping for a new season that will once again play out during a pandemic.
Sarasota lets mask mandate expire, citing lack of enforcement capabilities
The city of Sarasota voted to let its mask ordinance expire next week, and it comes at a time when public health leaders are warning against easing up COVID-19 restrictions.
The city of Sarasota voted to let its mask ordinance expire next week, and it comes at a time when public health leaders are warning against easing up COVID-19 restrictions.
Medical imaging shows the true scope of long-term effects caused by COVID-19
Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.
Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.
Doctors say flu activity remains ‘surprisingly low’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
N95 masks still rationed 1 year into COVID-19 pandemic despite swelling stockpiles
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many millions of N95 masks are pouring out of American factories and heading into storage.
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many millions of N95 masks are pouring out of American factories and heading into storage.
MIS-C: Cases of rare inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 on the rise among children in US
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has been monitoring a rare inflammatory syndrome found in children linked to COVID-19, which has surpassed 2,000 cases since it was first identified in February last year.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has been monitoring a rare inflammatory syndrome found in children linked to COVID-19, which has surpassed 2,000 cases since it was first identified in February last year.
Mikayla Holmgren hopes to be 1st woman with Down Syndrome in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue
A Minnesota woman is hoping to become the first person with Down Syndrome to be featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
A Minnesota woman is hoping to become the first person with Down Syndrome to be featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively make second $1M donation to food charities in US and Canada
Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, donated $1 million to food banks for a second time amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, donated $1 million to food banks for a second time amid the COVID-19 pandemic.