Disney's Florida parks to expand capacity while California parks remain closed

Entertainment giant Disney has announced it will increase capacity at its Florida parks to 35% while its California parks will remain closed until at least January 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Unwelcome milestone: California hits million COVID-19 cases

California will be the second state — behind Texas — to eclipse a million known cases. The grim milestone in a state of 40 million comes as the U.S. has surpassed 10 million infections.

Florida COVID-19 hospitalizations up 40%; CDC urges use of face coverings

The number of people being admitted into the hospital because COVID-19 is on the rise across Florida, going up about 40% in the last month and health leaders say now is the time to act before things get out of control.

Author details first months of pandemic spent on cruise ship, in quarantine

A Citrus County author who was stuck on a cruise ship quarantine in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic has published a book about the experience.

U.S. schools abandon classes, states retreat as virus surges

School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.

Temperature and symptom checks miss many COVID-19 cases, study finds

A study of Marine recruits found that despite these measures and strict quarantines before they started training, the recruits spread the virus to others even though hardly any of them had symptoms. None of the infections were caught through symptom screening.

Ivy League cancels winter sports amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic

The Ivy League Council of Presidents announced Thursday that it will cancel winter sports for the 2020-21 season as well as fall sports that were set to start in the spring of 2021.

Costco mask policy: Customers with medical conditions now required to wear face shields

The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.

Disneyland Resort expected to stay closed until January 2021

Disneyland Resort has announced that Disneyland and California Adventure Park will remain closed at least until January 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

State looks to close book on school-reopening fight

Trying to end months of legal wrangling, the state is urging an appeals court to keep in place a decision that backed Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran in a fight about reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cruise ship ends Caribbean voyage early due to COVID-19

The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.

Feds announce coronavirus vaccine agreement with drug stores

Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.

Trump adviser Lewandowski, RNC chief of staff Walters test positive for COVID-19

Multiple White House and campaign officials have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days, including Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and HUD Secretary Ben Carson.

5,607 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 72 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,607 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 863,619.

Post-election warfare clouds chances for COVID relief bill

President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden’s victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that’s a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.