Pediatricians recommend mask-wearing for children while playing sports to prevent COVID-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children playing most sports should wear cloth face coverings.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children playing most sports should wear cloth face coverings.
Businesses hopeful second round of PPP loans will keep them afloat
The new coronavirus relief package comes with a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans for small business owners, who hope they can stay afloat with and end to the pandemic in view as vaccines are distributed.
The new coronavirus relief package comes with a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans for small business owners, who hope they can stay afloat with and end to the pandemic in view as vaccines are distributed.
12,075 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 101 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,075 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,292,252.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,075 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,292,252.
Manatee Co. vaccine appointments filled one hour after registration opened for people 65 and older
Manatee County launched an online registration site for those who are 65 and older to make a vaccination appointment. Within an hour, all available time slots were filled.
Manatee County launched an online registration site for those who are 65 and older to make a vaccination appointment. Within an hour, all available time slots were filled.
McConnell blocks immediate Democratic push for $2,000 stimulus checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
Dire days ahead: January could be 'worst' month in COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
Biden says pace of COVID-19 vaccine rollout is 'falling far behind,' vows to accelerate
President-elect Joe Biden criticized the Trump administration Tuesday for the pace of distributing COVID-19 vaccines, saying it is "falling far behind."
President-elect Joe Biden criticized the Trump administration Tuesday for the pace of distributing COVID-19 vaccines, saying it is "falling far behind."
Kamala Harris receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Coronavirus variants: Will COVID-19 vaccines work against new mutations?
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant? Experts believe so, but they're working to confirm that.
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant? Experts believe so, but they're working to confirm that.
Looking to travel post COVID-19? Don’t forget your ‘vaccine passport’
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Polk County offering rent and mortgage assistance beginning Tuesday
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas begins
U.S. troops based in Japan, South Korea, and Europe were among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. troops based in Japan, South Korea, and Europe were among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Marco Rubio supports $2,000 stimulus checks, calls for Congress to 'quickly pass legislation'
Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio voiced support for $2,000 stimulus checks.
Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio voiced support for $2,000 stimulus checks.
Travelers from the UK required to have negative COVID-19 test to enter US
Some international travelers are facing new restrictions in the United States as a new strain of COVID-19 spreads across Europe.
Some international travelers are facing new restrictions in the United States as a new strain of COVID-19 spreads across Europe.
House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
House votes to increase stimulus checks to $2,000 after President Trump signs COVID-19 relief bill
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Monday on whether to replace the proposed $600 stimulus checks with direct payments worth $2,000.
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Monday on whether to replace the proposed $600 stimulus checks with direct payments worth $2,000.
TSA screens highest number of travelers over holidays since COVID-19 pandemic began
A record number of travelers passed through U.S. airports over the holidays despite warnings to limit travel amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
A record number of travelers passed through U.S. airports over the holidays despite warnings to limit travel amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
8,198 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 96 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,198 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,280,177.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,198 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,280,177.
Novavax begins Phase 3 testing of COVID-19 vaccine candidate
The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if this vaccine — a different kind than its Pfizer and Moderna competitors — really works and is safe.
The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if this vaccine — a different kind than its Pfizer and Moderna competitors — really works and is safe.
Dancing Amazon driver: Delivery man's moves caught on camera
A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.
A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.