Doctor explains why Polk County's COVID-19 positivity rate soared Monday
The COVID-19 positivity rate for Polk County on Monday was a shocker. It was 36%, which is double or triple what it usually is.
The COVID-19 positivity rate for Polk County on Monday was a shocker. It was 36%, which is double or triple what it usually is.
Try this on for size: College student creates her own 12-foot social distancing dress
Shay Rose, a 21-year-old UCLA student, proved there’s a dress for every occasion after designing a 12-foot gown to help her stay socially distant.
Shay Rose, a 21-year-old UCLA student, proved there’s a dress for every occasion after designing a 12-foot gown to help her stay socially distant.
Tampa General Medical Group to offer COVID-19 vaccine to some existing patients
Starting Wednesday, Tampa General Medical Group started administering the COVID-19 vaccine to existing patients who are 65 and older or have severe co-morbidities.
Starting Wednesday, Tampa General Medical Group started administering the COVID-19 vaccine to existing patients who are 65 and older or have severe co-morbidities.
Questions remain about federal jobless benefits for Floridians
Questions remained Wednesday about when extended unemployment benefits from a newly signed federal stimulus package will be available for Floridians out of work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Questions remained Wednesday about when extended unemployment benefits from a newly signed federal stimulus package will be available for Floridians out of work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
$2,000 stimulus checks all but dead as McConnell cites 'no realistic path' in Senate to increase
President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks has stalled out in the Republican-led Senate.
President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks has stalled out in the Republican-led Senate.
First known US case of UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in Colorado
The U.S. has confirmed its first case of a new, likely more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K.
The U.S. has confirmed its first case of a new, likely more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K.
13,871 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 137 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 13,871 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,306,123.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 13,871 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,306,123.
Canada to require negative COVID-19 test for people entering country
Passengers must have a negative test taken within three days before their arrival to the country, the Canadian government said Wednesday.
Passengers must have a negative test taken within three days before their arrival to the country, the Canadian government said Wednesday.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Spain to keep registry of people who refuse COVID-19 vaccine, will share with EU: health minister
Spain will begin keeping a record of those who refuse a coronavirus vaccine and will share that information with other nations in the European Union, the country's health minister said Monday.
Spain will begin keeping a record of those who refuse a coronavirus vaccine and will share that information with other nations in the European Union, the country's health minister said Monday.
No travel history in first reported U.S. case of virus variant in Colorado
A new variant of the coronavirus that may be more contagious has been found in a Colorado man who had not been traveling, triggering a host of questions about how the first reported U.S. case of the new version showed up.
A new variant of the coronavirus that may be more contagious has been found in a Colorado man who had not been traveling, triggering a host of questions about how the first reported U.S. case of the new version showed up.
Here's how to check the status of your 2nd stimulus check
Individuals with direct deposit information on file with the IRS will receive their second stimulus check quicker.
Individuals with direct deposit information on file with the IRS will receive their second stimulus check quicker.
$2,000 stimulus checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote
President Trump wants the Republican-led Senate to follow the House and increase the checks from $600 for millions of Americans. A growing number of Republicans have said they will support the larger amount.
President Trump wants the Republican-led Senate to follow the House and increase the checks from $600 for millions of Americans. A growing number of Republicans have said they will support the larger amount.
UK approves second COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage
Britain became the first country to authorize an easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine whose developers hope it will become the “vaccine for the world.”
Britain became the first country to authorize an easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine whose developers hope it will become the “vaccine for the world.”
Louisiana congressman-elect Luke Letlow dead from COVID-19
Louisiana's newest Republican member of the U.S. House, Luke Letlow, has died from complications related to COVID-19 only days before being sworn into office
Louisiana's newest Republican member of the U.S. House, Luke Letlow, has died from complications related to COVID-19 only days before being sworn into office
USF, Tampa General Hospital need 250 volunteers for new COVID-19 vaccine trial
Novavax is now the fifth company in the U.S. to launch a large-scale trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Novavax is now the fifth company in the U.S. to launch a large-scale trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.
No candy, ice cream, cake for kids under 2, new US dietary guidelines say
The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.
The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.
$600 COVID-19 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts as soon as Tuesday night, Mnuchin says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some Americans could receive $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as Tuesday night as a second round of payments begins rolling out.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some Americans could receive $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as Tuesday night as a second round of payments begins rolling out.
Ohio State study: 30% of student athletes have heart damage linked to COVID-19
Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.
Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.
‘Be aware’: Parents issue warning after 3-year-old son suffers COVID-19 induced stroke
After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.
After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.