COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to mount in Florida

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to mount in Florida

The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is hitting a record. According to the COVID Tracking Project, more than 73,000 people are currently in hospital beds nationwide.

The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is hitting a record. According to the COVID Tracking Project, more than 73,000 people are currently in hospital beds nationwide.

Coronavirus vaccine questions answered: Dosage, distribution, and more

Coronavirus vaccine questions answered: Dosage, distribution, and more

Florida provided an outline of its distribution plan to the CDC about a month ago, which includes a priority for healthcare workers, first responders, those with health factors that could make them susceptible to severe illness, and people in long-term care facilities.

Florida provided an outline of its distribution plan to the CDC about a month ago, which includes a priority for healthcare workers, first responders, those with health factors that could make them susceptible to severe illness, and people in long-term care facilities.

'Bad mistake': Gov. Newsom apologizes for attending birthday dinner

'Bad mistake': Gov. Newsom apologizes for attending birthday dinner

Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.

Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.

Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving

Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving

Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.

Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.

Hillsborough officials urge COVID caution as holidays arrive

Hillsborough officials urge COVID caution as holidays arrive

Hillsborough County's health department director recommended people "keep it in the family," when it comes to gathering for the holidays, while adhering to standard COVID-19 safety measures.

Hillsborough County's health department director recommended people "keep it in the family," when it comes to gathering for the holidays, while adhering to standard COVID-19 safety measures.

COVID-19 vaccine would be latest in long list of lifesavers

COVID-19 vaccine would be latest in long list of lifesavers

There have been numerous other inoculations that have saved countless lives.  Now in 2020, we sit on the verge of at least two coronavirus vaccines that have the potential of helping to return life back to normal.

There have been numerous other inoculations that have saved countless lives.  Now in 2020, we sit on the verge of at least two coronavirus vaccines that have the potential of helping to return life back to normal.

4,663 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 41 new deaths

4,663 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 41 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,663 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 889,864.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,663 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 889,864.

US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.

More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.

Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding COVID-19 pandemic

Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding COVID-19 pandemic

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.

US House to offer regular coronavirus testing for members, staff

US House to offer regular coronavirus testing for members, staff

After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.

After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.

Royal Caribbean CEO says 100,000 people have volunteered for test cruises

Royal Caribbean CEO says 100,000 people have volunteered for test cruises

The CEO of Royal Caribbean International said 100,000 people have volunteered as passengers for the company’s mock cruises, reportedly in the works to set sail at an undetermined, future date in the fight against the coronavirus.

The CEO of Royal Caribbean International said 100,000 people have volunteered as passengers for the company’s mock cruises, reportedly in the works to set sail at an undetermined, future date in the fight against the coronavirus.

Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective

Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective

There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.

There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.

Stanley Cup champs Tampa Bay Lightning laying off 30 workers because of virus

Stanley Cup champs Tampa Bay Lightning laying off 30 workers because of virus

Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.

Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.

Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus

Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus

America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.

America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.

'Keep calm and carry on': Lockdown unlikely as Florida sees spike in COVID-19 cases

'Keep calm and carry on': Lockdown unlikely as Florida sees spike in COVID-19 cases

Gov. Ron DeSantis has said before he would not shut down the state again, and his communications director essentially echoed that sentiment in a tweet in response to Florida's rising coronavirus numbers.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has said before he would not shut down the state again, and his communications director essentially echoed that sentiment in a tweet in response to Florida's rising coronavirus numbers.

Court rejects beach-closure lawsuit; questions if it was 'frivolous'

Court rejects beach-closure lawsuit; questions if it was 'frivolous'

Raising questions about whether the case was “frivolous” or filed in “bad faith,” an appeals court Friday rejected a Northwest Florida attorney’s lawsuit that sought to force Gov. Ron DeSantis to close beaches statewide to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Raising questions about whether the case was “frivolous” or filed in “bad faith,” an appeals court Friday rejected a Northwest Florida attorney’s lawsuit that sought to force Gov. Ron DeSantis to close beaches statewide to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.