Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
8,000 Polk students head back to in-person classes
The alarm bell came as a bit of a shock to a lot of Polk County kids Wednesday morning. After months of e-learning, 8,000 children in Polk just went back to face-to-face learning in brick-and mortar-schools.
The alarm bell came as a bit of a shock to a lot of Polk County kids Wednesday morning. After months of e-learning, 8,000 children in Polk just went back to face-to-face learning in brick-and mortar-schools.
Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
Diet drinks linked to same heart issues as sweetened beverages, study says
Dietitian advises drinking seltzer, herbal teas or fruit-infused water instead
Dietitian advises drinking seltzer, herbal teas or fruit-infused water instead
Russia imposes mask mandate, Germany locks down amid rising COVID-19 infections
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Second coronavirus stockpiling wave may be coming — and it goes beyond toilet paper, cleaning supplies
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
4,115 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 66 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,115 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 790,426.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,115 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 790,426.
Colon cancer screenings should start at age 45, not 50, US health panel says
A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
DeSantis: Opioid overdoses up 62% in Florida; $5 million pledged to fight addiction
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the federal government is stepping in to help with the opioid crisis.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the federal government is stepping in to help with the opioid crisis.
Guillain-Barré syndrome no match for Lakeland paramedic, determined to overcome debilitating condition
Steve Connors couldn’t have been any happier going back to work as a paramedic at the Lakeland Fire Department Tuesday.
Steve Connors couldn’t have been any happier going back to work as a paramedic at the Lakeland Fire Department Tuesday.
Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
DeSantis says he's working with Trump administration to get cruise ship industry running again
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants to see cruises sailing once more out of Florida ports, and he's working with the White House to make it happen.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants to see cruises sailing once more out of Florida ports, and he's working with the White House to make it happen.
4,298 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 56 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,298 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 786,311.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,298 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 786,311.
Sarasota County parents sue school board over mask requirement
After the Sarasota County School Board voted to extend their on-campus mask requirement, a group of parents filed a lawsuit.
After the Sarasota County School Board voted to extend their on-campus mask requirement, a group of parents filed a lawsuit.
Thieves steal $1 million worth of gloves meant for Florida hospitals
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.
Can I celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Pelosi 'remains optimistic' about COVID-19 relief package before Election Day
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Firefighter suspended for breaking COVID-19 quarantine
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
Bay Area law enforcement shift strategies for dealing with mental health
Law enforcement agencies are taking a hard look at how they police the community, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced a new behavioral health program, joining Tampa and St. Petersburg police departments in changing how they respond to mental health-related calls.
Law enforcement agencies are taking a hard look at how they police the community, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced a new behavioral health program, joining Tampa and St. Petersburg police departments in changing how they respond to mental health-related calls.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.