709,000 seek unemployment aid as pandemic escalates
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
California considers decriminalizing psychedelic drugs
A California lawmaker wants the state to decriminalize possession of magic mushrooms and other psychedelics as part of an agenda to ratchet down the war on drugs.
A California lawmaker wants the state to decriminalize possession of magic mushrooms and other psychedelics as part of an agenda to ratchet down the war on drugs.
‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
Ticketmaster’s post-pandemic plans include checking vaccination status of concertgoers
The ticket sales and distribution company is drawing up plans on how to ensure safety once major venues are allowed to reopen and welcome back crowds.
The ticket sales and distribution company is drawing up plans on how to ensure safety once major venues are allowed to reopen and welcome back crowds.
Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial
A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.
A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas becomes 1st state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases
Texas, the nation’s second-most populous state, has recorded 1,010,364 coronavirus cases with 19,337 deaths since the pandemic began in early March, according to the count on the Johns Hopkins website.
Texas, the nation’s second-most populous state, has recorded 1,010,364 coronavirus cases with 19,337 deaths since the pandemic began in early March, according to the count on the Johns Hopkins website.
Nurses with COVID-19 allowed to work in North Dakota amid staffing shortage
Burgum announced Monday that asymptomatic COVID-19 positive health care workers could return to work.
Burgum announced Monday that asymptomatic COVID-19 positive health care workers could return to work.
Survey: Only 1 in 10 Americans feel safe on long flights amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new survey found that people may be opting out of holiday visits due to fears involving the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new survey found that people may be opting out of holiday visits due to fears involving the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
5,838 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 52 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,838 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 858,012.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,838 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 858,012.
Mayo Clinic says beds full in northwest region of Wisconsin
Mayo Clinic Health System says its hospitals in the northwest region of Wisconsin are full to capacity.
Mayo Clinic Health System says its hospitals in the northwest region of Wisconsin are full to capacity.
Coronavirus-related face masks protect the wearer, too: CDC says in updated guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
Fauci says Pfizer coronavirus vaccine likely available for high-risk cases by December
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
US hospitalizations hit record high amid coronavirus surge
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
Global Emerging Diseases Institute in Tampa looks at coronavirus treatment, prevention
A new institute in Tampa is playing a role int he effort to research vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.
A new institute in Tampa is playing a role int he effort to research vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.
Students warned to be COVID-conscious during Thanksgiving break
As students prepare to head home for Thanksgiving, universities are taking steps to keep young people from spreading COVID-19. Some schools are requiring mandatory exit tests while others are having students finish out the year online.
As students prepare to head home for Thanksgiving, universities are taking steps to keep young people from spreading COVID-19. Some schools are requiring mandatory exit tests while others are having students finish out the year online.
Inside the COVID-19 ward at Tampa General Hospital: Precautions and progress
Tampa General Hospital gave FOX 13 an exclusive view of the COVID-19 unit that only staff and patients see. The unit is set up specifically to treat patients of an unprecedented pandemic, and they admit it's been a bit of a learning curve.
Tampa General Hospital gave FOX 13 an exclusive view of the COVID-19 unit that only staff and patients see. The unit is set up specifically to treat patients of an unprecedented pandemic, and they admit it's been a bit of a learning curve.
West Nile virus case confirmed in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County health officials reported Tuesday a human case of the West Nile virus has been confirmed.
Hillsborough County health officials reported Tuesday a human case of the West Nile virus has been confirmed.
Study suggests COVID-19 could negatively impact male fertility
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.
Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
US adds more than 1M COVID-19 cases in November alone
The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in just the first 10 days of November, with more than 100,000 cases each day becoming the norm in a surge that shows no signs of slowing.
The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in just the first 10 days of November, with more than 100,000 cases each day becoming the norm in a surge that shows no signs of slowing.