Healthy 35-year-old Midlothian man with no underlying conditions dies of COVID-19

Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.

CDC reduces quarantine time for those exposed to COVID-19

It was the question scientists were adamant to answer when they first learned of COVID-19 - If someone is exposed, when does their body replicate the virus?

9,994 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 97 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,994 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,018,160.

CDC shortens coronavirus exposure quarantine period

Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.

Florida lawmaker files bill to strip state of power to mandate vaccines for residents

With a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, one Florida lawmaker wants to strip the state of its power to require vaccinations: "It's just too much power for the government to have."

Dr. Fauci among People magazine's '2020 People of the Year'

People magazine has named Regina King, Selena Gomez, Dr. Anthony Fauci and George Clooney as the “2020 People of the Year.”

Dr. Anthony Fauci lays out timetable for when sports fans can return to packed stadiums, arenas

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, laid out a timetable on Monday for when sports teams will likely be able to pack stadiums and arenas again. 

Britain authorizes COVID vaccine for emergency use

British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.

COVID-19 long-haulers search for answers as symptoms persist

A significant number of COVID-19 patients are dealing with symptoms long after their initial infection. They test negative for the virus, yet weeks to months later are still experiencing fatigue, muscle weakness or concentration difficulties.

Evictions resume despite CDC directive to continue moratoriums

A directive from the Centers for Disease Control to temporarily halt evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic does not seem to protect renters in court. In some cases, including in Hillsborough County, eviction orders are being issued and carried out.

Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations rising, hospitals prepared

As case numbers go up, so do hospitalizations. More than 55,000 Floridians have been hospitalized with COVID-19 since the pandemic began. In recent weeks, Florida's current COVID-19 patient counts have risen by the day.

Bay Area medical providers prepare for vaccine storage, distribution

Healthcare workers and long-term care residents should be the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to vaccine advisors for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Fauci: U.S. on precipice of coronavirus 'surge upon surge'

During a videoconference with the governor of Colorado, Dr. Tony Fauci said that holiday gatherings will lead to a coronavirus spike.

41 attendees of swingers convention in New Orleans test positive for COVID-19

Bob Hannaford, the organizer of the annual Naughty in N'awlins swingers gathering wrote in a blog post that "If I could go back in time, I would not produce this event again."

CDC to shorten COVID-19 quarantine to 10 days, 7 with negative test result

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.

Michigan husband and wife, married for nearly 50 years, die of coronavirus just seconds apart

A Michigan couple married for nearly 50 years died within seconds of one another. "The time on both of their death certificates is 4:23 p.m., because (the difference) was too close to call," their daughter said. "It's like they met right after they died and went up to heaven together."

1st coronavirus vaccines to go to health care workers, nursing homes, US scientific panel votes

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.

Few questions linger after education commissioner's order

Hillsborough schools Superintendent Addison Davis applauded the education commissioner for giving families the same choices they had during the first semester.