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.
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.
Hillsborough County opening new drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites
Hillsborough County is opening two more testing sites to meeting the high demand of people looking to get tested.
Hillsborough County is opening two more testing sites to meeting the high demand of people looking to get tested.
Costco extends special senior shopping hours indefinitely due to COVID spike
Costco will extend its senior shopping hours "until further notice" due to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Costco will extend its senior shopping hours "until further notice" due to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Pennsylvania man begs Facebook friends to help find ICU bed for COVID-19-stricken mom
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
Nobel prize ceremonies ditching traditional celebrations this year because of coronavirus
The pomp and ceremony of the Nobel prize ceremonies have been reined in this year amid measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus
The pomp and ceremony of the Nobel prize ceremonies have been reined in this year amid measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus
US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
COVID-19 vaccine should be ready by the end of the year, health officials say
The COVID-19 vaccine is waiting for its emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration, and health officials anticipate that happening within the next few weeks.
The COVID-19 vaccine is waiting for its emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration, and health officials anticipate that happening within the next few weeks.
Sweden's pandemic experiment ends amid spiking coronavirus cases
Sweden’s Covid-19 experiment is over.
Sweden’s Covid-19 experiment is over.
Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after contracting COVID-19
President Trump tweeted his attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus.
President Trump tweeted his attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus.
8,436 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 93 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,436 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,058,074.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,436 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,058,074.
Tampa General Hospital opens special COVID-19 unit
Tampa General Hospital just opened a new unit that will be devoted to treating patients suffering from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Tampa General Hospital just opened a new unit that will be devoted to treating patients suffering from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
How phones can alert you to COVID-19 exposure
More than 8.1 million people in the U.S. have turned their iPhones and Android devices into pandemic contact-tracing tools, but it hasn't been of much use when their neighbors, classmates and coworkers aren't on the same system.
More than 8.1 million people in the U.S. have turned their iPhones and Android devices into pandemic contact-tracing tools, but it hasn't been of much use when their neighbors, classmates and coworkers aren't on the same system.
Proposal suggests giving $1,500 stimulus checks in exchange for taking COVID vaccine
The proposal faces some major hurdles.
The proposal faces some major hurdles.
10,431 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 90 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,431 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,049,638.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,431 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,049,638.
Country's oldest newspaper, Hartford Courant, closes newsroom amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Hartford Courant plans to close the newsroom and offices it has been operating out of since the mid-1940s by the end of the year.
The Hartford Courant plans to close the newsroom and offices it has been operating out of since the mid-1940s by the end of the year.
Healthcare workers brace for post-Thanksgiving COVID surge
Friday marked the third day in a row that Florida reported over 9,000 COVID-19 cases, and public health experts said they are bracing for more if the current trend continues.
Friday marked the third day in a row that Florida reported over 9,000 COVID-19 cases, and public health experts said they are bracing for more if the current trend continues.
Vaccine still needed for recovered COVID-19 patients, doctors say
Most people who recover from COVID-19 likely have some amount of protection against getting the virus again, but it's nothing compared to having a vaccine, health experts say.
Most people who recover from COVID-19 likely have some amount of protection against getting the virus again, but it's nothing compared to having a vaccine, health experts say.
In sickness and in health: Couple exchanges vows through window after bride contracts COVID-19
Just days before her wedding, Lauren found out she had tested positive for COVID-19. After changing their venue three times and with a marriage license set to expire the day after their ceremony, the couple knew that they still wanted to say “I do.”
Just days before her wedding, Lauren found out she had tested positive for COVID-19. After changing their venue three times and with a marriage license set to expire the day after their ceremony, the couple knew that they still wanted to say “I do.”
Emergency services at ‘breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, ambulance group warns HHS
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
States submit coronavirus vaccine orders amid surging death toll
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.