Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
Bank robbery suspect blames COVID-19: 'I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan'
Houston police say a bank robbery suspect handed the teller a note that said, "I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan. I lost my business to Covid so please make this easy and comply..."
Houston police say a bank robbery suspect handed the teller a note that said, "I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan. I lost my business to Covid so please make this easy and comply..."
Arkansas to require face masks to combat coronavirus surge
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued an order Thursday requiring people to wear face masks in public throughout the state, which has had a surge in coronavirus cases over the past several weeks.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued an order Thursday requiring people to wear face masks in public throughout the state, which has had a surge in coronavirus cases over the past several weeks.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
AdventHealth to pause inpatient elective surgeries in Tampa Bay area
Beginning Friday, July 17, AdventHealth hospitals in the greater Tampa Bay area will pause the scheduling of any elective surgeries that require an overnight night stay, as long as the procedure can be safely delayed with no risk to the patient.
Beginning Friday, July 17, AdventHealth hospitals in the greater Tampa Bay area will pause the scheduling of any elective surgeries that require an overnight night stay, as long as the procedure can be safely delayed with no risk to the patient.
Target joins list of major retailers mandating masks in its stores
Target has joined a list of the nation's largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Target has joined a list of the nation's largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
156 new coronavirus deaths is latest Florida daily record; nearly 14,000 new cases
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 13,965 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 315,775.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 13,965 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 315,775.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Republicans sharply restrict Jacksonville's RNC attendance over coronavirus fears
The Republican National Committee is sharply restricting attendance on three of the four nights of its convention in Jacksonville, Florida, next month, as it looks for ways to move forward with the event while coronavirus cases are spiking in the state.
The Republican National Committee is sharply restricting attendance on three of the four nights of its convention in Jacksonville, Florida, next month, as it looks for ways to move forward with the event while coronavirus cases are spiking in the state.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
DOH: Some Florida labs only reported positive COVID-19 results, not negatives
Every day, the Florida Department of Health issues a report on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state, as well as the percentage of all tests that came back positive. The reports are dependent on data from labs that perform the COVID-19 tests but inconsistency in what information labs send to the sate has led to questions about how many tests have come back negative.
Every day, the Florida Department of Health issues a report on the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state, as well as the percentage of all tests that came back positive. The reports are dependent on data from labs that perform the COVID-19 tests but inconsistency in what information labs send to the sate has led to questions about how many tests have come back negative.
Local mask mandates 'suspended' by Gov. Kemp's executive order
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Rose Parade 2021 canceled due to COVID-19, first time canceled since WWII
The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Wednesday.
The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Wednesday.
Report: Employment, GDP will not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic started as a public health crisis but has now morphed into an economic crisis and there is no clear end in sight.
The COVID-19 pandemic started as a public health crisis but has now morphed into an economic crisis and there is no clear end in sight.
Hillsborough superintendent wants to delay start of school year by 2 weeks
Students in Hillsborough County may be joining kids in other counties by starting school two weeks later than scheduled.
Students in Hillsborough County may be joining kids in other counties by starting school two weeks later than scheduled.
Tampa warns restaurants 'operating and functioning as bars' for 'blatant violations'
The city of Tampa has issued an official warning to restaurants that aren't following social distancing and mask guidelines, partially blaming them for rising cases of COVID-19 among young people.
The city of Tampa has issued an official warning to restaurants that aren't following social distancing and mask guidelines, partially blaming them for rising cases of COVID-19 among young people.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is out of COVID-19 drug remdesivir, plasma from recovered patients
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is out of two treatments touted as being most effective in the fight against COVID-19.
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is out of two treatments touted as being most effective in the fight against COVID-19.
At least 31 percent of children tested in Florida are positive for COVID-19: report
The positivity rate for Florida's entire population stands at roughly 11 percent.
The positivity rate for Florida's entire population stands at roughly 11 percent.
Coronavirus data funneled away from CDC to private tech firm, sparking worries
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.