AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
Judge refuses to dismiss COVID-19 case against Publix
As Florida lawmakers move quickly to try to shield businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits, a Miami-Dade County circuit judge has refused to dismiss a case against Publix Super Markets that stems from the COVID-19 death of a deli worker.
As Florida lawmakers move quickly to try to shield businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits, a Miami-Dade County circuit judge has refused to dismiss a case against Publix Super Markets that stems from the COVID-19 death of a deli worker.
Delta Air Lines middle seat blocking extended through April 2021
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Maskless fans celebrate Super Bowl win despite Tampa's outdoor mask mandate
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.
Bay of Pigs veterans will get vaccine in comfort of their home in South Florida, governor says
In an announcement from South Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis said Bay of Pigs veterans and their spouses will be receiving the vaccine from inside their home.
In an announcement from South Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis said Bay of Pigs veterans and their spouses will be receiving the vaccine from inside their home.
Super Bowl is over, but Tampa’s outdoor mask mandate is still here
The Super Bowl LV is over in Tampa, but the city’s expanded face-covering requirement remains in effect through Saturday, Feb. 13.
The Super Bowl LV is over in Tampa, but the city’s expanded face-covering requirement remains in effect through Saturday, Feb. 13.
More contagious UK coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in US, study finds
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
6,624 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 97 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,624 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,777,983.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,624 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,777,983.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
7,486 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 142 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,486 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,771,359.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,486 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,771,359.
Pinellas County hopes to streamline COVID-19 vaccine registration process
Frozen websites, busy phone lines, and wasted time. For weeks, it has been first-come-first-served in Pinellas County for folks trying to secure a slot for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Frozen websites, busy phone lines, and wasted time. For weeks, it has been first-come-first-served in Pinellas County for folks trying to secure a slot for a COVID-19 vaccine.
111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccine
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Longwood officer hugged, taunted coworker despite COVID fears, chief says
The woman said she made it clear that she feared contracting COVID-19. Hernandez ignored her and followed her into her work space, the report said.
The woman said she made it clear that she feared contracting COVID-19. Hernandez ignored her and followed her into her work space, the report said.
TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
Congressional report finds toxic heavy metals in some baby food
Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.
Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.
NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.