Pinellas County commissioner wants St. Petersburg churches to be COVID-19 vaccination locations
A Pinellas County commissioner is leading the fight on getting the COVID-19 vaccine to those who need it the most and are the least likely to receive the vaccine.
A Pinellas County commissioner is leading the fight on getting the COVID-19 vaccine to those who need it the most and are the least likely to receive the vaccine.
TGH to vaccinate retirement community residents against COVID-19
Tampa General Hospital is preparing to enter the next phase in its fight against COVID-19, CEO John Couris said Wednesday.
Tampa General Hospital is preparing to enter the next phase in its fight against COVID-19, CEO John Couris said Wednesday.
Questions remain about when to get COVID-19 booster vaccine as second doses are released
Governor DeSantis says he hopes to make a decision soon on whether Florida will or will not continue to hold back the second dose of the vaccines.
Governor DeSantis says he hopes to make a decision soon on whether Florida will or will not continue to hold back the second dose of the vaccines.
13,990 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 169 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 13,990 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,517,472.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 13,990 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,517,472.
Yelp will indicate how well restaurants enforce masks, social distancing
In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.
In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.
Florida lawmaker proposes ban on abortions after five months
A Florida lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that would prevent abortions beyond five months of pregnancy. Last year, about 6% of abortions in the state were performed during the second trimester of pregnancy.
A Florida lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that would prevent abortions beyond five months of pregnancy. Last year, about 6% of abortions in the state were performed during the second trimester of pregnancy.
Schumer pledges quick delivery of $2,000 stimulus checks: 'We will get that done'
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
Pinellas County school board urges state to move school employees up in vaccine priority
The Pinellas County school board wants teachers to move up on the priority list to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying educators and staff should be included among essential workers.
The Pinellas County school board wants teachers to move up on the priority list to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying educators and staff should be included among essential workers.
WHO: COVID-19 herd immunity won't happen in 2021, even with vaccines
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.
Seniors report 6-hour hold times on vaccine registration phone line
For many Hillsborough County residents over 65, getting an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine has not been easy. Some faced 6-hour wait times on the phones while others said the online portal kicked them off after multiple attempts.
For many Hillsborough County residents over 65, getting an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine has not been easy. Some faced 6-hour wait times on the phones while others said the online portal kicked them off after multiple attempts.
DeSantis says second vaccine doses will no longer be held back
Following pushback from a rough vaccine rollout, making every COVID-19 vaccine available immediately is the new direction from the federal government and Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida is prepared to shift gears.
Following pushback from a rough vaccine rollout, making every COVID-19 vaccine available immediately is the new direction from the federal government and Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida is prepared to shift gears.
As COVID-19 pandemic worsens in US, most states resist tighter restrictions
As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.
As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.
Experts suggest targeting invasive pythons for key COVID vaccine ingredient
Invasive snakes have been destroying Florida's native wildlife for years. Now some experts believe there's another reason to hunt down the pythons: They may contain a key ingredient used for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Invasive snakes have been destroying Florida's native wildlife for years. Now some experts believe there's another reason to hunt down the pythons: They may contain a key ingredient used for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Supreme Court says women seeking abortion pill must obtain it in person despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Supreme Court has ordered that women must visit a doctor’s office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Supreme Court has ordered that women must visit a doctor’s office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC: International travelers must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flight to US
The CDC announced that all international travelers, including U.S. citizens traveling from abroad, must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight heading to America.
The CDC announced that all international travelers, including U.S. citizens traveling from abroad, must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight heading to America.
New Lakeland clinic targets lingering COVID symptoms
COVID can cause substantial damage to your heart, lungs and kidneys, which is fairly easy to diagnose. But some doctors may not connect other more general symptoms to the coronavirus as easily.
COVID can cause substantial damage to your heart, lungs and kidneys, which is fairly easy to diagnose. But some doctors may not connect other more general symptoms to the coronavirus as easily.
Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive
At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.
At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.
14,896 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 156 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 14,896 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,503,482.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 14,896 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,503,482.
COVID-19 linked to biggest drop in US greenhouse gas emissions since WWII, report finds
The COVID-19 pandemic caused greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to drop by 10.3% in 2020, according to preliminary data by the Rhodium Group.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to drop by 10.3% in 2020, according to preliminary data by the Rhodium Group.
Rep. Schneider tests positive for COVID-19 after Capitol lockdown
A Democratic congressman from Illinois who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s deadly siege at the Capitol announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
A Democratic congressman from Illinois who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s deadly siege at the Capitol announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.