New COVID-19 therapy authorized by the FDA

The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization over the weekend for an antibody therapy by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

These are the major retailers closing for Thanksgiving Day this year

As retailers look ahead to the holidays, in a reversal of recent years, many have already decided to shut their doors on Thanksgiving Day to accommodate their employees working during the coronavirus pandemic or take a new approach to the traditional holiday shopping season.

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention

AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.

6,586 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 61 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,586 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 938,614.

Inequality 'baked into' COVID-19 testing access as cases surge

The lines for free COVID-19 tests stretch for blocks and hours in cities where people feel the dual strain of the coronavirus surge and holiday plans.

Walmart heirs fund startup developing at-home COVID-19 Tests

The billionaire Walton family that controls Walmart Inc. is among a group of investors backing a startup aiming to design at-home Covid-19 tests to sell for as little as $10 at the retail giant’s stores and elsewhere.

Spectators no longer allowed at Pasco County school events to prevent spread of COVID-19

In the latest effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Pasco County School District will not allow spectators at sporting events or musical/theatrical performances beginning Monday, November 23, 2020.

Jeremih reportedly out of ICU after battling COVID-19, according to TMZ

Singer and Chicago native Jeremih is reportedly out of the ICU after battling COVID-19 for an unknown amount of time, according to TMZ.

Ben Carson says he's 'out of the woods' after battling COVID-19

Housing Secretary Ben Carson is crediting unapproved, experimental treatments with saving his life after saying he became “desperately ill” following his infection with the coronavirus.

8,410 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 41 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,410 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 931, 828.

The COVID Chronicles: Tampa General Hospital workers share videos from the front lines

Tampa General Hospital employees are giving us an inside look at the battle against the coronavirus from the front lines, and the toll this pandemic is taking on Bay Area healthcare workers.  

FDA to livestream public meeting on Pfizer-BioNTech potential COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a public meeting on Dec. 10 to discuss approving Pfizer and BioNTech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine and will livestream it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.