Florida State University cancels 2021 Spring Break due to pandemic
Florida State University has opted to cancel spring break in 2021, citing concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
Florida State University has opted to cancel spring break in 2021, citing concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
Over half of states in US report increase in COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
1,948 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 174 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,948 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 706,516.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,948 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 706,516.
6,700 non-union workers at Walt Disney World slated for layoffs in December
In another major sign of how COVID-19 has damaged Florida’s tourism industry, about 6,700 layoffs are expected to hit non-union workers at Walt Disney World starting Dec. 4.
In another major sign of how COVID-19 has damaged Florida’s tourism industry, about 6,700 layoffs are expected to hit non-union workers at Walt Disney World starting Dec. 4.
Clearwater will continue Cleveland Street closure for foot traffic, outdoor dining through 2020
What started as a temporary change to help downtown Clearwater businesses during the pandemic will now last through the rest of the year, city officials announced Wednesday, and will be branded as, "The District."
What started as a temporary change to help downtown Clearwater businesses during the pandemic will now last through the rest of the year, city officials announced Wednesday, and will be branded as, "The District."
Florida announces millions of rapid COVID-19 tests for schools, seniors
From Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Governor Ron DeSantis announced and provided a demonstration of one of the millions of rapid COVID-19 tests that the federal government sent to states -- all to "protect the most vulnerable."
From Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Governor Ron DeSantis announced and provided a demonstration of one of the millions of rapid COVID-19 tests that the federal government sent to states -- all to "protect the most vulnerable."
St. Petersburg will allow a limited number of fans to attend rescheduled Grand Prix
The annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg experienced its own turbulent route when the pandemic hit the U.S., but the city's recent announcement for the rescheduled October event is anything but a bump in the road.
The annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg experienced its own turbulent route when the pandemic hit the U.S., but the city's recent announcement for the rescheduled October event is anything but a bump in the road.
Student tests positive for COVID-19 after inaccurate bus seating chart prevents proper contact tracing
Contact tracing is a key tool to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Contact tracers let someone know they need to quarantine after having close contact with a person who tests positive.
Contact tracing is a key tool to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Contact tracers let someone know they need to quarantine after having close contact with a person who tests positive.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates immune response in older adults, study finds
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
Tampa International Airport becomes first U.S. airport to offer COVID-19 tests for passengers
Airline passengers can now get their COVID-19 test results when flying at Tampa International Airport.
Airline passengers can now get their COVID-19 test results when flying at Tampa International Airport.
Researchers look to horseshoe crabs for help with a COVID vaccine
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its theme parks in Florida and California
Squeezed by limits on attendance at its theme parks and other restrictions due to the pandemic, The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday it planned to lay off 28,000 workers in its parks division in California and Florida.
Squeezed by limits on attendance at its theme parks and other restrictions due to the pandemic, The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday it planned to lay off 28,000 workers in its parks division in California and Florida.
Manatee County repeals COVID-19 mask mandate
Manatee County became one of the first areas in the state to repeal their mask mandate, following the governor’s announcement Friday that Florida is now in Phase 3 of the COVID-19 reopening plan.
Manatee County became one of the first areas in the state to repeal their mask mandate, following the governor’s announcement Friday that Florida is now in Phase 3 of the COVID-19 reopening plan.
3,266 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 106 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,266 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 704,568.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,266 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 704,568.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
Mask orders still in place, despite confusion over governor's Phase 3 order
Florida may have entered Phase 3 of reopening, but public health officials say social distancing and masks are still a must, and in places where mask ordinances have been enacted, they're still very much required.
Florida may have entered Phase 3 of reopening, but public health officials say social distancing and masks are still a must, and in places where mask ordinances have been enacted, they're still very much required.
Dr. Fauci calls Florida's lift on restaurant restrictions 'very concerning'
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Monday called Florida's recent decision to ease restaurant restrictions “very concerning.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Monday called Florida's recent decision to ease restaurant restrictions “very concerning.”
US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
Study: Fewer than 10% of Americans have developed COVID-19 antibodies
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.