Some are raising concern over air quality and ventilation in schools
As districts prepare to start back, air quality and ventilation are one of concerns top of mind for teachers. As we've seen, airborne particles are one of the most common ways COVID-19 can spread.
As districts prepare to start back, air quality and ventilation are one of concerns top of mind for teachers. As we've seen, airborne particles are one of the most common ways COVID-19 can spread.
Shipment of crucial medicine to treat COVID-19 patients on its way to Florida
A shipment of 30,000 vials of remdesivir should be arriving in Florida within the next two to three days, according to Governor DeSantis, who made the announcement Sunday, July 18, 2020 at a press conference in St. Augustine, Fla.
A shipment of 30,000 vials of remdesivir should be arriving in Florida within the next two to three days, according to Governor DeSantis, who made the announcement Sunday, July 18, 2020 at a press conference in St. Augustine, Fla.
As virus surges in some US states, emergency rooms swamped
Some patients have been moved into hallways, and nurses are working extra shifts to keep up with the surge.
Some patients have been moved into hallways, and nurses are working extra shifts to keep up with the surge.
DeSantis: 30,000 vials of remdesivir headed to Florida hospitals
On Saturday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced 30,000 more bottles of remdesivir are on their way to Florida hospitals and should arrive within the next 24-48 hours.
On Saturday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced 30,000 more bottles of remdesivir are on their way to Florida hospitals and should arrive within the next 24-48 hours.
Over 10,000 new coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 90 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,328 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 337,569.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,328 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 337,569.
The week in numbers: 118% ICU capacity in Miami-Dade County, 100% antibody results in vaccine trial
Worrisome news regarding ICU capacity in one major Florida county stood in contrast to hopeful news regarding a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
Worrisome news regarding ICU capacity in one major Florida county stood in contrast to hopeful news regarding a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
Florida in 'red zone' of COVID-19 case growth, report shows
A report compiled for the White House Coronavirus Task Force shows 18 states, including Florida, are in the "red zone" for growing numbers of COVID-19 cases.
A report compiled for the White House Coronavirus Task Force shows 18 states, including Florida, are in the "red zone" for growing numbers of COVID-19 cases.
Cost to go back to school during a pandemic reaches millions for Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County families have a tough decision to make about how their child returns to school in the fall, and the changes and safety measures needed due to COVID-19 come with some costs.
Hillsborough County families have a tough decision to make about how their child returns to school in the fall, and the changes and safety measures needed due to COVID-19 come with some costs.
New COVID-19 test site opens in Hillsborough County with extended, weekend hours
The Hillsborough County COVID-19 task force teamed up with Tampa Family Health Centers to open up the county's eighth drive-thru testing site in Town N' Country.
The Hillsborough County COVID-19 task force teamed up with Tampa Family Health Centers to open up the county's eighth drive-thru testing site in Town N' Country.
Winn-Dixie not requiring face masks in effort to avoid 'undue friction'
Winn-Dixie will not be joining other large retailers by requiring masks in its stores.
Winn-Dixie will not be joining other large retailers by requiring masks in its stores.
Lake County lawmaker suing Pinellas County over mask ordinance
State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-District 32) says he is filing lawsuits against multiple Florida counties and cities for mask mandates he says are unconstitutional and an invasion of privacy.
State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-District 32) says he is filing lawsuits against multiple Florida counties and cities for mask mandates he says are unconstitutional and an invasion of privacy.
Bay Area healthcare systems adding traveling nurses to relieve staff
During Thursday’s Emergency Policy meeting, Hillsborough’s head of emergency management said area hospitals are looking to add travel nurses to their staff.
During Thursday’s Emergency Policy meeting, Hillsborough’s head of emergency management said area hospitals are looking to add travel nurses to their staff.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Florida Department of Health says some labs have not reported negative COVID-19 results
The Florida Department of Health released its daily coronavirus testing report showing a statewide positivity rate of 11 percent, but FOX 35 News investigated and quickly noticed some shocking positivity rates.
The Florida Department of Health released its daily coronavirus testing report showing a statewide positivity rate of 11 percent, but FOX 35 News investigated and quickly noticed some shocking positivity rates.
COVID numbers have to 'flatten' before drinks can flow
Florida’s bar scene will remain on hold until there is a massive reversal in the growth of positive coronavirus cases, according to the state’s top business regulator.
Florida’s bar scene will remain on hold until there is a massive reversal in the growth of positive coronavirus cases, according to the state’s top business regulator.
'Don’t be deluded': Doctor explains how negative COVID-19 test can lead to false sense of security
Dr. Eric Levi, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon in Australia, explained how people who test negative for COVID-19 can unknowingly still transmit the virus.
Dr. Eric Levi, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon in Australia, explained how people who test negative for COVID-19 can unknowingly still transmit the virus.
Reality shows shortfalls of Trump's claim to 'best testing'
Here are some snapshots from what President Donald Trump describes as the nation with the “best testing in the world" for the coronavirus:
Here are some snapshots from what President Donald Trump describes as the nation with the “best testing in the world" for the coronavirus:
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
‘Feisty’ Jewish war hero, 99, survived Nazi assassination, plane crash, cancer, and now coronavirus
A German Jewish World War II veteran who survived a Nazi assassination attempt, plane crash and breast cancer can now add another accomplishment: defeating coronavirus months before she turns 100.
A German Jewish World War II veteran who survived a Nazi assassination attempt, plane crash and breast cancer can now add another accomplishment: defeating coronavirus months before she turns 100.
White House document urges 18 states in virus ‘red zone’ to mandate masks, close bars, increase testing
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
Feinstein says states that don’t mandate masks should not get coronavirus stimulus money
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said states that refuse to mandate face masks should be cut off from federal funds because they are putting the public health of Americans at risk.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said states that refuse to mandate face masks should be cut off from federal funds because they are putting the public health of Americans at risk.