Vietnam veteran pulls through, prepares to come home after 6-month COVID-19 battle
A healthy recovery is what everyone hopes for when they're diagnosed with COVID-19. For one Bay Area veteran, it didn't come easy, but after six months in the hospital and six weeks on a ventilator, his family is now preparing to welcome him home.
A healthy recovery is what everyone hopes for when they're diagnosed with COVID-19. For one Bay Area veteran, it didn't come easy, but after six months in the hospital and six weeks on a ventilator, his family is now preparing to welcome him home.
Publix pharmacies in Pasco, Pinellas add COVID vaccine
The state is expanding its vaccination partnership with Publix to include dozens of stores in Pinellas and Pasco counties.
The state is expanding its vaccination partnership with Publix to include dozens of stores in Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Manatee County school employees get COVID-19 vaccines
For school employees 65 and up who were having a hard time getting an appointment with the general population, MCR Health was able to offer them vaccines so they can work with less worry.
For school employees 65 and up who were having a hard time getting an appointment with the general population, MCR Health was able to offer them vaccines so they can work with less worry.
CDC study urges more ‘efficient and equitable administration’ of COVID-19 vaccines
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
10,533 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 137 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,533 Tuesay. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,737,640.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,533 Tuesay. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,737,640.
Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
Federal mask mandate in effect for public transportation across U.S.
Travelers on airplanes and public transportation like buses and subways are now required to wear face masks under a federal mask mandate to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Travelers on airplanes and public transportation like buses and subways are now required to wear face masks under a federal mask mandate to curb the spread of COVID-19.
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID-19 relief, dies after testing positive
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
Study suggests pandemic, protests played role in surge of 2020 killings
Killings rose dramatically across the U.S. last year, and a study released by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice suggests the pandemic and racial injustice unrest were factors.
Killings rose dramatically across the U.S. last year, and a study released by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice suggests the pandemic and racial injustice unrest were factors.
Florida nurse on life support, battling COVID-19
A young nurse is fighting for her life, having been on life support for more than a month after testing positive for the coronavirus.
A young nurse is fighting for her life, having been on life support for more than a month after testing positive for the coronavirus.
People of color continue to be hit hardest by COVID-19, data shows
The data is clear. COVID-19 is hitting communities of color the hardest, with Blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans bearing an unequal burden, dying at higher rates, and lagging in vaccination numbers.
The data is clear. COVID-19 is hitting communities of color the hardest, with Blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans bearing an unequal burden, dying at higher rates, and lagging in vaccination numbers.
Health officials urge seniors to show up for second-dose vaccine appointments
It’s time now for seniors who got their COVID-19 vaccine early last month to line up for their second shot, and thousands of doses made it into arms over the weekend in Tampa Bay.
It’s time now for seniors who got their COVID-19 vaccine early last month to line up for their second shot, and thousands of doses made it into arms over the weekend in Tampa Bay.
Super Bowl parties risky during pandemic, experts say
Football fans planning to hold a Super Bowl party this weekend should try to do so as safely as possible, experts said Monday.
Football fans planning to hold a Super Bowl party this weekend should try to do so as safely as possible, experts said Monday.
‘She loved so fiercely’: Teen dies from COVID-19 after beating rare cancer 3 times
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Inspector General: California prison transfers during coronavirus caused public health disaster at San Quentin
The Office of the Inspector General, which is the independent oversight body over the California prison system, issued a scathing report Monday on how officials handled coronavirus transfers, saying that the preparation and execution of the transfers were "deeply flawed and risked the health and lives of thousands of incarcerated persons and staff."
The Office of the Inspector General, which is the independent oversight body over the California prison system, issued a scathing report Monday on how officials handled coronavirus transfers, saying that the preparation and execution of the transfers were "deeply flawed and risked the health and lives of thousands of incarcerated persons and staff."
WI mom who gave birth in coma holds newborn after beating COVID
A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.
A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.
Ralphs, Food 4 Less to close 25% of Long Beach stores over extra $4 per hour 'Hero Pay' ordinance
Ralphs and Food 4 Less, both owned by the parent company Kroger, announced Monday that they will be closing 25% of their stores in Long Beach after the city council passed an ordinance requiring companies with over 300 employees nationwide to pay employees an extra $4 per hour.
Ralphs and Food 4 Less, both owned by the parent company Kroger, announced Monday that they will be closing 25% of their stores in Long Beach after the city council passed an ordinance requiring companies with over 300 employees nationwide to pay employees an extra $4 per hour.
5,730 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 206 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,730 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,727,107.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,730 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,727,107.
Gronk surprises 2 Tampa Bay area health care workers with Super Bowl tickets
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading to the Super Bowl, and two Bay Area health care workers will be in the stands after being surprised with tickets by Gronk himself.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading to the Super Bowl, and two Bay Area health care workers will be in the stands after being surprised with tickets by Gronk himself.
Oregon's measure to decriminalize possession of hard drugs goes into effect
Oregon has decriminalized the possession of small amounts of hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine, reclassifying it as a civil violation subject to a $100 fine.
Oregon has decriminalized the possession of small amounts of hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine, reclassifying it as a civil violation subject to a $100 fine.