New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

New Pasco school helps students in recovery

The Calvary Chapel Worship Center in New Port Richey is home to a unique school. Nine teens, ages 14 to 19, will fill the chairs as the first students of Victory High School, the first in the area for Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay, a non-profit private school.

Governor plans to use churches, testing sites for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing with a frantic demand for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state, promised Monday that he would strip allotments from hospitals that don’t use them quickly enough and shift the doses to other health-care providers.

11,256 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 103 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,256 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,376,692

Pandemic drives down gas prices in Florida to lowest in 16 years

Gas prices in Florida during 2020 were the lowest in 16 years as travel and daily commuting dropped because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to AAA.

UK ramps up vaccinations with first Oxford-AstraZeneca injection

Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.

10,603 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 10,603 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,365,436

COVID-19 ‘miracle patient’ leaves hospital after three months

A Georgia patient who spent more than three months in hospital after suffering from COVID-19 complications finally went home on New Year’s Eve.

After no report New Year's Day, 31,518 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 217 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 31,518 Saturday, after not releasing a report on Jan. 1. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,354,833.

Officer provides dinner instead of charges to suspected shoplifters

A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.

Coronavirus means life won't go back to normal until fall 2021, despite vaccines: Fauci

Top White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that life in the U.S. will not get back to normal until fall 2021 despite emergency approvals of vaccines.

COVID-19: Belgian St. Nick party for elderly leads to 27 virus deaths

Authorities in Belgium say a 27th elderly person has died in an outbreak at a nursing home from a super-spreading St. Nick party last month but hope the situation is finally under control.

NIH STUDY: Researchers find evidence to suggest COVID-19 can cause brain damage

After examining the brain tissue of 19 deceased coronavirus patients, researchers from the National Institutes of Health found blood vessel damage and inflammation in the patients’ brains.

Arizona woman says COVID-19 battle helped save her life

For many, COVID-19 is nothing to be thankful for, but for one Arizona woman, she is thanking this horrible virus for helping to save her life.