7,985 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 96 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,985 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,073,770.

American Airlines offering at-home coronavirus testing to all passengers

American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.

Appeals court rejects GOP chairman's challenge to Leon County mask mandate

An appeals court has tossed out a challenge by the Leon County Republican Party chairman to a county requirement that people wear face masks to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Should I wipe down groceries amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you're worried about the coronavirus on groceries or other packages, experts say to keep the risk in perspective.

COVID diaries: Treating patients on the pediatric front lines

Three physicians at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital are giving us a rare look at what it has been like on the inside, treating sick children, and dealing with their own COVID-19 realities. They filmed video diaries from the pediatric front lines.

Tampa water main break prompts widespread boil-water notice, forces Busch Gardens to close Tuesday

The city of Tampa is warning residents to boil water before using it after a water main was damaged at the city's primary treatment plant, sending water gushing into the surrounding neighborhood.

‘He was not surrounded by friends and family’: Kansas man’s obituary slams people who won’t wear masks

“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”

UN warns 2021 could be ‘bleakest and darkest’ year

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said humanitarian aid budgets are now facing dire shortfalls as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen.

Former Florida COVID-19 data architect says state police seized computers, pointed guns at children

The data scientist who built the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard, but was removed from her job in May due to "insubordination," says state police officers seized "hardware and tech" from her home and pointed guns at her and her children.

Hundreds ill, 1 dead due to mystery illness in India

At least one person has died and 200 others have been hospitalized due to an unidentified illness in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Pfizer, Moderna officials not attending White House coronavirus vaccine summit

Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.

Kansas hospital runs out of staff amid COVID-19 surge

A rural hospital in Kansas illustrates the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in small towns. It has been running out of healthy staff to care for the sick.

Trump to sign coronavirus vaccine executive order prioritizing Americans over foreign nations

Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that will ensure all Americans have access to the coronavirus vaccine before the U.S. government begins aiding nations around the world, Fox News has learned.

7,711 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 105 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,711 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,048,264.

33 million Californians may not leave their homes unless it's essential

Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.

St. Pete introduces 'Race to Safe' campaign aimed at raising awareness of COVID-19 safety rules

City officials in St. Petersburg have launched a new campaign to get people to follow recommended CDC guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic. They hope to get the message out ahead of the holidays.