DC mayor proclaims Thursday 'Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day' in honor of his 80th birthday
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed Thursday as "Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day" in the nation's capital in honor of the country’s top infectious disease expert's 80th birthday.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed Thursday as "Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day" in the nation's capital in honor of the country’s top infectious disease expert's 80th birthday.
US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
By air or by road, holiday travel continues in Bay Area
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts.
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts.
With executive order, DeSantis puts focus on vaccinating seniors
The first wave of COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida went primarily to people under age 65, as Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state is pivoting to give the vast majority of shots to seniors due to their increased risk of illness and death from the coronavirus.
The first wave of COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida went primarily to people under age 65, as Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state is pivoting to give the vast majority of shots to seniors due to their increased risk of illness and death from the coronavirus.
‘She was shattered’: 33-year-old new mom dies from COVID-19 before holding her newborn daughter
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
‘Profoundly sad’: Mother and daughter die of COVID-19 less than a week apart in same hospital
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
COVID-19 pandemic’s death toll could shorten life expectancy in US by as much as 3 years
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
With masked faces and cautious optimism, holiday travelers arrive at the airport
The CDC is urging people not to travel for the holidays this year, warning it increases your chances of contracting COVID-19. Millions of people are still hitting the roadways and sky to visit loved ones.
The CDC is urging people not to travel for the holidays this year, warning it increases your chances of contracting COVID-19. Millions of people are still hitting the roadways and sky to visit loved ones.
Bay Area hospitals say staffing levels adequate -- for now
Tampa Bay hospital officials say the area is doing OK on staff, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges. Nurses and doctors are suffering from stress, fatigue and burnout around the country, including Florida.
Tampa Bay hospital officials say the area is doing OK on staff, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges. Nurses and doctors are suffering from stress, fatigue and burnout around the country, including Florida.
UK health officials announce 2nd new COVID-19 strain
The latest discovery has the United Kingdom taking extra precautions amid increased spread of COVID-19 due to the newly discovered coronavirus variants.
The latest discovery has the United Kingdom taking extra precautions amid increased spread of COVID-19 due to the newly discovered coronavirus variants.
Federal marijuana decriminalization may come down to Georgia runoff
Earlier this month, the U.S. House voted to decriminalize marijuana. In the new Congress, the Senate will decide whether to follow through with it.
Earlier this month, the U.S. House voted to decriminalize marijuana. In the new Congress, the Senate will decide whether to follow through with it.
Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
Millions of Americans receiving unemployment aid could face surprise tax bill
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Researchers find microplastics in human placentas for 1st time, calling it 'matter of great concern'
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
Florida nursing home deaths spike but remain lower than U.S. average
Deaths in Florida’s nursing homes doubled during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to AARP, but the state's rate was dramatically lower than the U.S. average.
Deaths in Florida’s nursing homes doubled during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to AARP, but the state's rate was dramatically lower than the U.S. average.
11,384 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 120 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,384 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,234,399.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,384 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,234,399.
Papa John's dishing out $2.5M in bonuses for its frontline employees
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
House Dems will try to pass $2,000 stimulus checks this week after Trump signals support
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
Pfizer to give US another 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.