Six COVID-19 cases reported at Pinellas County schools on first day back
On the first day back to classes, Pinellas County Public Schools announced three students and three employees across five schools have tested positive for COVID-19.
On the first day back to classes, Pinellas County Public Schools announced three students and three employees across five schools have tested positive for COVID-19.
Utah teachers, students who defy mask mandate could be charged with misdemeanor
Utah officials say school staff and students can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not wear a mask.
Utah officials say school staff and students can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not wear a mask.
Florida's order to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional, judge rules
“The order is unconstitutional to the extent it arbitrarily disregards safety, denies local school boards decision-making with respect to reopening brick-and-mortar schools, and conditions funding on an approved reopening plan with a start date in August,” the judge wrote.
“The order is unconstitutional to the extent it arbitrarily disregards safety, denies local school boards decision-making with respect to reopening brick-and-mortar schools, and conditions funding on an approved reopening plan with a start date in August,” the judge wrote.
WHO: Avoid dental cleanings and other routine visits to the dentist for now
You should put off routine dental care until coronavirus cases fall, according to the WHO. UPDATE: A network of dentists in the U.S. have pushed back.
You should put off routine dental care until coronavirus cases fall, according to the WHO. UPDATE: A network of dentists in the U.S. have pushed back.
Delta Air Lines to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, according to internal memo
Delta Air Lines is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, the carrier said in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday that noted the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging air travel demand.
Delta Air Lines is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, the carrier said in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday that noted the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging air travel demand.
Revved by Sturgis Rally, COVID-19 infections move fast, far
An analysis of anonymous cell phone data from Camber Systems, a firm that aggregates cell phone activity for health researchers, found that 61% of all the counties in the U.S. have been visited by someone who attended Sturgis, creating a travel hub that was comparable to a major U.S. city.
An analysis of anonymous cell phone data from Camber Systems, a firm that aggregates cell phone activity for health researchers, found that 61% of all the counties in the U.S. have been visited by someone who attended Sturgis, creating a travel hub that was comparable to a major U.S. city.
USF students welcomed back to campus, face expulsion for holding parties
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
Polk schools welcome students back to campus
Kids came back to a whole new world when they returned to class in Polk County on Monday. For tens of thousands of students, it was their first day back to school since March, when classes were canceled because of COVID-19.
Kids came back to a whole new world when they returned to class in Polk County on Monday. For tens of thousands of students, it was their first day back to school since March, when classes were canceled because of COVID-19.
Hillsborough County students begin school year with one week online
Hillsborough County students started off the school year Monday with the beginning of a week of online-only learning.
Hillsborough County students started off the school year Monday with the beginning of a week of online-only learning.
Miami Dolphins to allow up to 13,000 fans at home opener
The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.
The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.
CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
2,258 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 72 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,258 Monday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 602,829.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,258 Monday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 602,829.
Biden says he would shut down economy if scientists recommended it
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would follow public health advisers’ advice if they called for a national shutdown should he take office and the coronavirus had not abated.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would follow public health advisers’ advice if they called for a national shutdown should he take office and the coronavirus had not abated.
Biden has not been tested for coronavirus, deputy campaign manager says
Despite not being tested himself, Biden has laid out a plan for free testing nationwide, expanding testing sites, having federal safety regulators enforce testing at work, and assembling at least 100,000 contact tracers to find people exposed to the virus.
Despite not being tested himself, Biden has laid out a plan for free testing nationwide, expanding testing sites, having federal safety regulators enforce testing at work, and assembling at least 100,000 contact tracers to find people exposed to the virus.
Study: Climate change contributes to the spread of certain diseases through mosquitoes
A study released on World Mosquito Day revealed that climate change has helped to sustain and spread certain diseases, such as the West Nile virus.
A study released on World Mosquito Day revealed that climate change has helped to sustain and spread certain diseases, such as the West Nile virus.
AP: Emails show businesses held sway over state reopening plans
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.
Tampa dad gives advice on talking about COVID-19 with kids
With the beginning of the 2020/2021 school year just around the corner, the decision about sending kids to school or not isn't a light topic.
With the beginning of the 2020/2021 school year just around the corner, the decision about sending kids to school or not isn't a light topic.
NFL positive COVID-19 tests from New Jersey lab could be false
The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. The New York Jets said they had 10 false positives and the Chicago Bears said they had nine.
The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners. The New York Jets said they had 10 false positives and the Chicago Bears said they had nine.
Florida's COVID-19 cases top 600,000 Sunday; 10,325 deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,974 Sunday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 600,571.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,974 Sunday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 600,571.
Blaming COVID, Pasco bar owner plans to give up dream
For some small businesses, the pandemic is making it nearly impossible to stay in business. Pete's Grand Central in New Port Richey is one of them.
For some small businesses, the pandemic is making it nearly impossible to stay in business. Pete's Grand Central in New Port Richey is one of them.