DeSantis: Florida to receive nearly 180,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses
Florida will receive 179,400 doses of Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine in its first shipment from the federal government, Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a video recording released Thursday evening.
Florida will receive 179,400 doses of Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine in its first shipment from the federal government, Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a video recording released Thursday evening.
CDC predicts up to 362K American COVID-19 deaths by beginning of January
According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. recorded 3,124 deaths Wednesday, the highest one-day total yet and more than the 2,500 Americans who died on D-Day in World War II.
According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. recorded 3,124 deaths Wednesday, the highest one-day total yet and more than the 2,500 Americans who died on D-Day in World War II.
Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
TGH gears up arrival of COVID-19 vaccine
Tampa General Hospital continued ramping up its preparations to receive the first round of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming days.
Tampa General Hospital continued ramping up its preparations to receive the first round of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming days.
FDLE releases body camera video of search at home of former state health department employee
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement released body camera video from December 7, the day officers executed a search warrant at the home of Rebekah Jones, a former Florida Department of Health employee who is accused of improperly accessing an internal messaging system at the agency. No charges have been filed.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement released body camera video from December 7, the day officers executed a search warrant at the home of Rebekah Jones, a former Florida Department of Health employee who is accused of improperly accessing an internal messaging system at the agency. No charges have been filed.
US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Oregon suspends family doctor’s license after refusal to wear mask
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
11,335 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 129 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,335 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,094,697.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,335 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,094,697.
Unemployment claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of COVID-19
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19
Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."
Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."
Wednesday was one of the deadliest days in American history, topping D-Day, 9/11
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Texas mom writes 'Santa letters' for front-line parents this Christmas
A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.
A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.
Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf tests positive for COVID-19, says he has no symptoms
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he is isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he is isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19.
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
Idaho couple raises $2,400 tip for waitress, a single mom working three jobs
An Idaho couple raised thousands for a local waitress, who works three jobs as a single mom.
An Idaho couple raised thousands for a local waitress, who works three jobs as a single mom.
FDA expected to approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle as it races to become the first shot greenlighted in the U.S.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle as it races to become the first shot greenlighted in the U.S.
Florida leaders eye converting COVID-19 testing sites into vaccine distribution centers
State and local leaders are still hammering out logistics for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, but a few places are already set to give out the shot and the most vulnerable will be first in line.
State and local leaders are still hammering out logistics for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, but a few places are already set to give out the shot and the most vulnerable will be first in line.
AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
It wasn’t all bad: Here are 20 good things that happened in 2020
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.