USF lab developing breathalyzer to detect COVID-19

A strange looking device in an engineering laboratory at the University of South Florida could lead to a big medical breakthrough and a big prize. 

Sarasota hospital's longest-tenured COVID-19 patient heads home

A 69-year-old woman is out of a coma and finally heading home after three months at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where she stayed longer than any other COVID-19 patient. “It’s real and it can happen to anybody,” she warns.

Bahamas to lift quarantine restrictions for visitors on November 1st

Bahamian authorities will soon lift a 14-day quarantine restriction for visitors if they can continuously prove that they are negative for the coronavirus amid the global pandemic.

20,000 chairs placed outside White House to honor Americans killed by COVID-19

20,000 chairs were lined up on the Ellipse outside of the White House Sunday, each representing 10 Americans killed by the coronavirus, in a solemn reminder of those who have lost their lives amid the pandemic. 

CDC changes COVID-19 guidance again, saying coronavirus is airborne

The CDC for a second time changed its guidance and now says that the coronavirus can spread through airborne transmission via tiny respiratory droplets that can linger in the air for up to several hours.

Former FSU coach Bobby Bowden tests positive for COVID-19

Bobby Bowden, the legendary former Florida State University head coach, says he has tested positive for COVID-19.

At least a quarter of Disney layoffs will come from Florida

At least a quarter of the 28,000 layoffs planned for Disney's parks division will come from Florida, according to a letter the company filed with state and local officials last week.

1,415 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 1,415 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 717,874.

WHO:  1 in 10 worldwide may have been infected with coronavirus

The World Health Organization estimates that 10% of the world's population has been infected by the coronavirus.

Walter Reed physician criticizes President Trump's motorcade outside hospital to wave to supporters

Infected and contagious, President Donald Trump briefly ventured out in a motorcade on Sunday to salute cheering supporters, a move that one Walter Reed physician said disregarded precautions meant to contain the deadly virus that has forced his hospitalization and killed more than 209,000 Americans.

Hundreds of Regal, Cineworld movie theaters to close this week

Cineworld Group Plc said Monday that 536 Regal cinemas in the U.S. and 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse venues in the U.K. would close on Thursday. Some 45,000 employees are affected.

1,844 new Florida coronavirus cases on Sunday; 43 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,844 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 716,459.

Doctor: Trump improving, but not 'out of the woods' yet

Trump remained at Walter Reed on Sunday. He offered his own assessment of his status, saying he was beginning to feel better and hoped to “be back soon.”

VP Pence ordered borders closed after CDC experts refused: report

The vice president, who had taken over the Trump administration’s response to the growing pandemic, called Dr. Robert Redfield, the CDC’s director, and told him to use the agency’s special legal authority in a pandemic anyway.

2,811 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 74 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,811 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 714,615.

Sen. Johnson tests positive for COVID-19: 'I feel fine'

Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has tested positive for coronavirus after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 last week.

President Trump at military hospital; new cases among allies emerge

The White House said President Trump’s expected stay of “a few days” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was precautionary.