Zoo beleaguered by COVID-19 says it might feed some animals to others in ‘worst, worst case’

Zoo beleaguered by COVID-19 says it might feed some animals to others in ‘worst, worst case’

A zoo in Germany struggling keep its animals fed because of the financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been faced with the horrifying possibility that it may need to feed some of the animals to each other. 

A zoo in Germany struggling keep its animals fed because of the financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been faced with the horrifying possibility that it may need to feed some of the animals to each other. 

3,656 new coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 61 new deaths

3,656 new coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 61 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,656 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 643,867.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,656 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 643,867.

People's 'behavior' over holiday weekend key to keeping COVID-19 at bay, experts say

People's 'behavior' over holiday weekend key to keeping COVID-19 at bay, experts say

The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases across Florida is at its lowest point since the beginning of June, according to data from the Florida Department of Health, recorded by Dr. Tom Unnasch, a public health professor at the University of South Florida.

The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases across Florida is at its lowest point since the beginning of June, according to data from the Florida Department of Health, recorded by Dr. Tom Unnasch, a public health professor at the University of South Florida.

Police departments slow to address need for mental health support in law enforcement

Police departments slow to address need for mental health support in law enforcement

Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.

Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.

‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts

‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts

According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.

According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.

UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective

UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective

At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.

At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.

Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%

Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%

The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.

The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.

3,198 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 100 new deaths

3,198 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 100 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,198 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 640,211.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,198 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 640,211.

'Benadryl challenge' is a dangerous and deadly fad on social media: medical experts

'Benadryl challenge' is a dangerous and deadly fad on social media: medical experts

The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.

The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.

College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus

College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus

Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.

Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.

Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests

Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests

People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.

People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.

A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some

A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some

Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.

Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.

Palm Beach County to move onto phase two of reopening plan

Palm Beach County to move onto phase two of reopening plan

One of Florida’s largest counties will soon reopen movie theaters, bowling alleys and other entertainment venues after seeing a decline in confirmed coronavirus cases, the governor said Thursday.

One of Florida’s largest counties will soon reopen movie theaters, bowling alleys and other entertainment venues after seeing a decline in confirmed coronavirus cases, the governor said Thursday.

Scream-A-Geddon among spooky -- but modified -- events still happening in Tampa Bay

Scream-A-Geddon among spooky -- but modified -- events still happening in Tampa Bay

When night falls this Halloween season, it may look a little different because of the pandemic, but there will still be some spooky, socially-distant friendly events to take part in.

When night falls this Halloween season, it may look a little different because of the pandemic, but there will still be some spooky, socially-distant friendly events to take part in.

Doctors weigh potential benefits against risks of possibly rushed vaccine release

Doctors weigh potential benefits against risks of possibly rushed vaccine release

Governors have been put on notice: A COVID-19 vaccine could be ready this fall. University of South Florida Dr. Michael Teng, a virologist and associate professor, points out that the third phase of clinical trials is still going on.

Governors have been put on notice: A COVID-19 vaccine could be ready this fall. University of South Florida Dr. Michael Teng, a virologist and associate professor, points out that the third phase of clinical trials is still going on.

Two Hillsborough County high school football teams sitting out first week due to COVID-19

Two Hillsborough County high school football teams sitting out first week due to COVID-19

Two Hillsborough County high school football teams won't be taking the field during the first week of the season after at least one player on each team tested positive for COVID-19, the district confirmed Thursday.

Two Hillsborough County high school football teams won't be taking the field during the first week of the season after at least one player on each team tested positive for COVID-19, the district confirmed Thursday.

'Time to move forward': Pinellas bar, brewery owners meet with Florida governor to discuss challenges

'Time to move forward': Pinellas bar, brewery owners meet with Florida governor to discuss challenges

In the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, where craft breweries are known to thrive and beer-lovers consistently congregated in the pre-COVID days, business owners had a one-on-one with Governor Ron DeSantis about their struggles during the pandemic.

In the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, where craft breweries are known to thrive and beer-lovers consistently congregated in the pre-COVID days, business owners had a one-on-one with Governor Ron DeSantis about their struggles during the pandemic.