Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and tears
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
California could see 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations in a month
The state has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that a projection model shows California could be facing nearly 100,000 hospitalizations within a month.
The state has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that a projection model shows California could be facing nearly 100,000 hospitalizations within a month.
'I can't support this bill': Florida Sen. Rick Scott votes against coronavirus relief package
Senator Rick Scott was one of a handful of senators who voted against the $900 billion coronavirus relief package.
Senator Rick Scott was one of a handful of senators who voted against the $900 billion coronavirus relief package.
House, Senate vote to OK $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
$900B COVID-19 relief bill approved by Congress, heads to Trump
Congress passed the coronavirus relief package Monday night. The bill now goes to President Trump's desk.
Congress passed the coronavirus relief package Monday night. The bill now goes to President Trump's desk.
$600 stimulus checks could roll out before end of 2020 — here’s how to find out if you qualify
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
First shipment of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Florida
Monday, Florida received 61,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine with 300,000 more coming Tuesday, and DeSantis said 160,000 more doses of the Pfizer vaccine are also coming.
Monday, Florida received 61,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine with 300,000 more coming Tuesday, and DeSantis said 160,000 more doses of the Pfizer vaccine are also coming.
Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
FBI warns of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams as nationwide distribution gets underway
The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list.
The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list.
President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
11,015 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 112 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,015 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,212,581.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,015 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,212,581.
Proposal could snuff out smoking at parks, beaches
A Senate Republican wants to ban smoking at state parks and give local governments authority to curb smoking at their parks and beaches.
A Senate Republican wants to ban smoking at state parks and give local governments authority to curb smoking at their parks and beaches.
Former Florida COVID-19 data analyst Rebekah Jones sues FDLE over search warrant at her home
Rebekah Jones, a fired Florida Department of Health data analyst, is suing state law enforcement, alleging agents violated her rights when they searched her home and hauled away computer equipment.
Rebekah Jones, a fired Florida Department of Health data analyst, is suing state law enforcement, alleging agents violated her rights when they searched her home and hauled away computer equipment.
Man with COVID-19 symptoms dies on United Airlines flight bound for LAX, CDC investigating
Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.
Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.
Despite travel warnings, millions expected to travel for the holidays
More than one million people have already passed through U.S. airport security checkpoints marking the start of the holiday travel season -- despite warnings from health officials.
More than one million people have already passed through U.S. airport security checkpoints marking the start of the holiday travel season -- despite warnings from health officials.
CVS expands COVID-19 vaccine program for long-term care facilities
CVS Health has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination program for residents and staff of long-term care facilities into 12 states.
CVS Health has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination program for residents and staff of long-term care facilities into 12 states.
1 in 5 American prisoners has had COVID-19; 1,700 have died
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population.
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population.
House panel accuses Trump appointees of attacking CDC coronavirus reports
A House investigative panel says Trump administration political appointees tried to block or change more than a dozen government articles that detailed scientific findings of the spread of COVID-19.
A House investigative panel says Trump administration political appointees tried to block or change more than a dozen government articles that detailed scientific findings of the spread of COVID-19.
How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
European nations impose U.K. travel bans over new COVID-19 virus variant
A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus.
A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus.