10,976 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 219 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,976 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,698,570.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,976 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,698,570.
SC 17-year-old dies from MIS-C, inflammatory condition associated with COVID-19
A teenager died this week from multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Friday.
A teenager died this week from multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Friday.
Florida launches statewide COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration website
The Sunshine State is offering another way for residents to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Sunshine State is offering another way for residents to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walt Disney World to still require masks for those who get COVID-19 vaccine
Officials at Walt Disney World say even if you get the COVID-19 vaccine, you will still have to wear a face covering at the parks.
Officials at Walt Disney World say even if you get the COVID-19 vaccine, you will still have to wear a face covering at the parks.
Johnson & Johnson says its single-dose vaccine is 66% effective at preventing COVID-19
Johnson & Johnson says its long-awaited single-dose COVID-19 vaccine is 66% effective overall at preventing moderate to severe illness -- less than its two-shot rivals from Pfizer and Moderna.
Johnson & Johnson says its long-awaited single-dose COVID-19 vaccine is 66% effective overall at preventing moderate to severe illness -- less than its two-shot rivals from Pfizer and Moderna.
Taking common pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccination could lessen efficacy, experts say
Experts warn that common over-the-counter pain relievers could interfere with the body’s immune response that triggers protection from illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Experts warn that common over-the-counter pain relievers could interfere with the body’s immune response that triggers protection from illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
UK variant, South Africa variant, Brazil variant: A guide to known coronavirus mutations
As the novel coronavirus continues to claim the lives of Americans and people across the world, multiple coronavirus variants are now circulating around the globe, triggering alarm among scientists and health officials.
As the novel coronavirus continues to claim the lives of Americans and people across the world, multiple coronavirus variants are now circulating around the globe, triggering alarm among scientists and health officials.
Dems blast Florida's COVID-19 vaccine plan, call for accessible scheduling system
The three Democrats are calling for an accessible system for everyone to schedule an appointment, with pre-registration – so when the vaccine supply comes in, those people can just receive notification on where they can go for their appointment, and set it up.
The three Democrats are calling for an accessible system for everyone to schedule an appointment, with pre-registration – so when the vaccine supply comes in, those people can just receive notification on where they can go for their appointment, and set it up.
Stimulus check calculator: Confirm you received full relief payment before filing 2020 tax return
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
Miami Heat will use dogs to sniff out COVID-19 among fans before they enter arena
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, basketball fans in South Florida will once again be able to watch a game in person. But before Miami Heat fans can enter the arena, they'll be greeted by specially trained dogs who can detect COVID-19 by scent.
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, basketball fans in South Florida will once again be able to watch a game in person. But before Miami Heat fans can enter the arena, they'll be greeted by specially trained dogs who can detect COVID-19 by scent.
South Carolina Senate passes 'fetal heartbeat' bill outlawing most abortions
The South Carolina Senate passed a "fetal heartbeat" bill that would outlaw almost all abortions in the state. The governor says he will sign the bill into law.
The South Carolina Senate passed a "fetal heartbeat" bill that would outlaw almost all abortions in the state. The governor says he will sign the bill into law.
11,423 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 202 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,423 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,687,594.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,423 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,687,594.
OC health care worker dies after receiving 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot; official cause of death pending
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Polk school district to slash game attendance to 25% following CDC 'superspreader' report
Polk County public school officials announced Wednesday that it will be cutting attendance at games and other athletic events starting Monday, Feb. 1.
Polk County public school officials announced Wednesday that it will be cutting attendance at games and other athletic events starting Monday, Feb. 1.
Tampa temporarily expands mask mandate to include outdoor areas during Super Bowl events
In addition to the stadium, Ybor City, the Riverwalk, and SoHo are among the areas where Tampa has expanded its mask mandate. Masks are now required outdoors in locations that will likely see crowds during Super Bowl week.
In addition to the stadium, Ybor City, the Riverwalk, and SoHo are among the areas where Tampa has expanded its mask mandate. Masks are now required outdoors in locations that will likely see crowds during Super Bowl week.
9-year-old dies in Fort Worth hospital because of COVID-19
A 9-year-old boy who was healthy enough to go to class on Friday died because of COVID-19 Tuesday at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth.
A 9-year-old boy who was healthy enough to go to class on Friday died because of COVID-19 Tuesday at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth.
Coronavirus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
New York may have undercounted COVID nursing home deaths by as much as 50%
New York may have undercounted COVID-19 deaths of nursing home residents by as much as 50%, the state’s attorney general said in a report released Thursday.
New York may have undercounted COVID-19 deaths of nursing home residents by as much as 50%, the state’s attorney general said in a report released Thursday.
Oregon health workers vaccinate drivers while stranded by snow
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.