1,000 COVID vaccine doses damaged in Palm Beach County
Florida health officials are investigating after more than 1,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were reported damaged last week in Palm Beach County.
Florida health officials are investigating after more than 1,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were reported damaged last week in Palm Beach County.
Federal student loan payments suspended through September
The Department of Education is extending the zero percent interest rate and suspension of payments on federal student loans through at least September 30, 2021.
The Department of Education is extending the zero percent interest rate and suspension of payments on federal student loans through at least September 30, 2021.
CDC partners with pharmacy chains to distribute new round of vaccines
Starting next week, you might be able to get a coronavirus vaccination at your local pharmacy.
Starting next week, you might be able to get a coronavirus vaccination at your local pharmacy.
World's first face, double hand transplant recipient addresses media
A 22-year-old man from New Jersey who became the first person in the world to undergo a successful face and double hand transplant addressed the media Wednesday.
A 22-year-old man from New Jersey who became the first person in the world to undergo a successful face and double hand transplant addressed the media Wednesday.
Officials warn of Super Bowl super spreader, but hope for big bowl of nothing
Public officials across Tampa Bay urge restraint in celebrating the Bucs' Super Bowl appearance on Sunday.
Public officials across Tampa Bay urge restraint in celebrating the Bucs' Super Bowl appearance on Sunday.
Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
After 53 years of marriage, couple dies 16 minutes apart after COVID-19 battle
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
Man wakes up from 11-month coma, as family weighs how to explain pandemic to him: report
A teenager from the United Kingdom has woken up from a roughly 11-month long coma, leading his family to weigh how they will explain the coronavirus pandemic to him, according to reports this week.
A teenager from the United Kingdom has woken up from a roughly 11-month long coma, leading his family to weigh how they will explain the coronavirus pandemic to him, according to reports this week.
Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
6,979 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 197 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,979 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,744,619.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,979 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,744,619.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
'I am optimistic now': Post-pandemic hiring could rebound quickly
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Dolly Parton says faith compelled her COVID-19 research donation, and she won't jump line to get vaccine
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
Florida health officials call for audit after more than 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses get spoiled
The state of Florida wants to audit one South Florida county's health department after more than 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were spoiled. "It is a tragedy that even one dose of this critical resource would go to waste and not be used to save a life from COVID-19,” state Surgeon General Scott Rivkees said,
The state of Florida wants to audit one South Florida county's health department after more than 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were spoiled. "It is a tragedy that even one dose of this critical resource would go to waste and not be used to save a life from COVID-19,” state Surgeon General Scott Rivkees said,
Florida's cruise industry recovery likely to be a long haul, experts say
“Significant” passenger cruise operations might not return to Florida waters for another year or longer as fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues, experts say.
“Significant” passenger cruise operations might not return to Florida waters for another year or longer as fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues, experts say.
First round of Publix vaccine appointments booked in Pasco, Pinellas counties
Within two hours, all available timeslots for Wednesday through Sunday’s appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine at Pasco and Pinellas Publix locations were booked, according to the grocery store’s website.
Within two hours, all available timeslots for Wednesday through Sunday’s appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine at Pasco and Pinellas Publix locations were booked, according to the grocery store’s website.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Florida Walmart, Sam’s Club pharmacies to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses next week
The federal government announced that Walmart and Sam’s Club will join the vaccination effort here in Florida and will begin receiving doses of the coronavirus vaccine late next week.
The federal government announced that Walmart and Sam’s Club will join the vaccination effort here in Florida and will begin receiving doses of the coronavirus vaccine late next week.