6,352 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 204 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,352 Saturday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 569,637.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,352 Saturday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 569,637.
Panel considers nursing home visits without tests
Top health care regulators in Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration on Friday discussed a limited reopening of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that would not require COVID-19 screening for visitors.
Top health care regulators in Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration on Friday discussed a limited reopening of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that would not require COVID-19 screening for visitors.
Parts of SC with mask mandates saw a 46% decline in coronavirus cases compared to areas without rules
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.
‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
Parents file lawsuit to stop schools from forcing students to wear masks
Grace and Justin Warniment are like many parents, wrestling over their child's education during the COVID-19 pandemic and they know there is a lot on the line.
Grace and Justin Warniment are like many parents, wrestling over their child's education during the COVID-19 pandemic and they know there is a lot on the line.
Hearing scheduled for teachers association lawsuit against state over forcing schools to reopen
Teachers and state officials returned to the virtual courtroom Friday morning, and the judge proceeding over the case denied the motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Florida's largest teacher's association.
Teachers and state officials returned to the virtual courtroom Friday morning, and the judge proceeding over the case denied the motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Florida's largest teacher's association.
How to make your own disinfectant wipes at home — safely and easily
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
Raymond James Stadium testing site offering antibody tests
The state-run Raymond James testing site will be one of the first testing sites nearby to offer free antibody tests to the public.
The state-run Raymond James testing site will be one of the first testing sites nearby to offer free antibody tests to the public.
US, Mexico and Canada agree to extend non-essential travel ban through Sept. 21 amid COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
6,148 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 228 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,148 Friday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 563,285.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,148 Friday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 563,285.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
From masks to contact tracing; Hillsborough County rolls out new plan to reopen schools
Hillsborough County students and teachers will start the school year online only on August 24 for the first week, but then it’s back to the district’s original reopening plan.
Hillsborough County students and teachers will start the school year online only on August 24 for the first week, but then it’s back to the district’s original reopening plan.
Teens who vape more likely to test positive for COVID-19, new study shows
Research shows there is a connection between vaping and contracting COVID-19. A new study released this week finds teens and young adults who use e-cigarettes are five to nine times more likely to test positive for the virus.
Research shows there is a connection between vaping and contracting COVID-19. A new study released this week finds teens and young adults who use e-cigarettes are five to nine times more likely to test positive for the virus.
Reports of more serious cases of domestic violence during pandemic
There has been an increase in extreme domestic violence during the pandemic within the Houston area.
There has been an increase in extreme domestic violence during the pandemic within the Houston area.
Governor DeSantis encourages those with COVID-19 antibodies to donate plasma
Approximately 1,000 COVID-19 antibody tests are conducted across Florida each day, and 20 percent of those tests have positive results, Governor Ron DeSantis said while holding a round-table discussion in Tallahassee Thursday.
Approximately 1,000 COVID-19 antibody tests are conducted across Florida each day, and 20 percent of those tests have positive results, Governor Ron DeSantis said while holding a round-table discussion in Tallahassee Thursday.
Coronavirus capable of traveling 16 feet, according to Univ. of Florida researchers
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
Disney World to host coronavirus testing site, actors to possibly return to work
The decision encouraged Actor’s Equity Association to sign a memorandum of understanding allowing the actors, singers and stage managers to return to their jobs.
The decision encouraged Actor’s Equity Association to sign a memorandum of understanding allowing the actors, singers and stage managers to return to their jobs.
Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
Thousands sign local #LetThemPlay petition ahead of prep sports decision
Fall high school sports in Florida could be back as early as August 24. Friday, FHSAA board members will vote to either keep that date, or push it back. Meanwhile, a local petition has gathered nearly 40,000 signatures to get sports back ASAP.
Fall high school sports in Florida could be back as early as August 24. Friday, FHSAA board members will vote to either keep that date, or push it back. Meanwhile, a local petition has gathered nearly 40,000 signatures to get sports back ASAP.