Biden plans to retain Dr. Fauci, call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
'It's a big deal': Pinellas sheriff warns businesses to comply with COVID regulations
City and county leaders came together in Pinellas County on Thursday to stress the importance of businesses following the local COVID ordinance.
City and county leaders came together in Pinellas County on Thursday to stress the importance of businesses following the local COVID ordinance.
Bush, Obama, Clinton say they’d get COVID-19 vaccine publicly to boost confidence
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
10,870 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 98 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,870 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,029,030.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,870 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,029,030.
40 million Californians could face new stay-at-home order
Gov. Gavin Newsom — who is staying at home after three of his children were exposed to the virus — warned this week that he would take “drastic action” if the numbers didn’t improve.
Gov. Gavin Newsom — who is staying at home after three of his children were exposed to the virus — warned this week that he would take “drastic action” if the numbers didn’t improve.
State readies for vaccinations at long-term care facilities
Florida on Thursday ramped up plans to vaccinate seniors for COVID-19 by publishing two emergency rules that require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to allow representatives from the state health department, CVS and Walgreens into the facilities.
Florida on Thursday ramped up plans to vaccinate seniors for COVID-19 by publishing two emergency rules that require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to allow representatives from the state health department, CVS and Walgreens into the facilities.
US COVID-19 deaths top 3,100 in single day, hospitalizations reach record 100K
For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,
For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
Unemployment claims remain high at 712,000 as COVID-19 pandemic escalates
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
Florida COVID-19 vaccine: Gov. DeSantis announces priority groups
Florida's governor says the state's plan for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine is similar to the CDC's strategy, with one added group.
Florida's governor says the state's plan for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine is similar to the CDC's strategy, with one added group.
Overwhelmed hospitals scramble for help amid pandemic
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
NFL committed to finishing regular season on time, Goodell says
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league remains committed to finishing the regular season as scheduled.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league remains committed to finishing the regular season as scheduled.
CVS to give free coronavirus antibody drug to eligible patients in pilot program
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
Upcoming Daytona 500 will allow fans in the stands at limited capacity
They said that the 63rd Annual Daytona 500 will take place on Sunday, February 14th with a reduced venue capacity due to COVID-19.
They said that the 63rd Annual Daytona 500 will take place on Sunday, February 14th with a reduced venue capacity due to COVID-19.
Health leaders say vaccine safety is top priority
Vaccine safety is a priority as the federal government gets ready to decide whether to approve a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
Vaccine safety is a priority as the federal government gets ready to decide whether to approve a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
Expert shows how Bay Area could 'crush' COVID-19 by April with safety measures, vaccine
An expert in the spread of infectious diseases hopes to guide the way for Bay Area residents through what could be the final months of the coronavirus pandemic.
An expert in the spread of infectious diseases hopes to guide the way for Bay Area residents through what could be the final months of the coronavirus pandemic.
Austin Mayor Adler apologizes for traveling internationally against own COVID guidance
Adler, while telling Austinites to stay home, took a flight and also ate outside at a restaurant with 20 other people in early November.
Adler, while telling Austinites to stay home, took a flight and also ate outside at a restaurant with 20 other people in early November.
White House coronavirus task force: US ‘in a very dangerous place,’ COVID-19 risk at ‘historic high’
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
IRS admits to erroneously sending $34M in COVID-19 stimulus funds overseas
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.
More than 12K COVID-19 deaths reported in US over past week as hospitalizations surpass 98K
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.