Over 8,900 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 120 new deaths
The 120 new deaths reported was the largest single-day increase of the pandemic. Locally, Hillsborough reported 19 new deaths, Pinellas reported 12, Polk reported five, Manatee noted three, Sarasota reported two, while Pasco and DeSoto each reported one.
The 120 new deaths reported was the largest single-day increase of the pandemic. Locally, Hillsborough reported 19 new deaths, Pinellas reported 12, Polk reported five, Manatee noted three, Sarasota reported two, while Pasco and DeSoto each reported one.
Airborne COVID-19: What does it mean, how does it increase risk and what are the steps to stay safe?
Scientists say we need to think about better ventilation, in addition to other safety measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
Scientists say we need to think about better ventilation, in addition to other safety measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
Manatee County school leaders set to discuss reopening in the fall
Like many of their peers across the state, Manatee County School Board members have been scrambling this week to come up with a plan to reopen next month given new executive orders from the state.
Like many of their peers across the state, Manatee County School Board members have been scrambling this week to come up with a plan to reopen next month given new executive orders from the state.
Hillsborough County providing free masks starting Thursday, July 9
For those in Hillsborough County who still need a face mask, they can get one for free.
For those in Hillsborough County who still need a face mask, they can get one for free.
Hillsborough EPG members hold regularly-scheduled meeting after chairman calls for group to dissolve
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group, where members have made critical decisions in the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, could be on the way out.
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group, where members have made critical decisions in the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, could be on the way out.
New technology allows COVID patients to recover at home
At least 10 percent of Hillsborough County's 1.4 million residents have been tested for COVID-19, according to new data released by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor during a Facebook live update Wednesday.
At least 10 percent of Hillsborough County's 1.4 million residents have been tested for COVID-19, according to new data released by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor during a Facebook live update Wednesday.
'Not a lot of options' for employees as airlines continue to struggle
Concerns over COVID-19 have led to canceled trips, fewer flights, and now, airline workers' jobs are on the line. United Airlines announced that 36,000 of its employees could be laid off in the fall, nearly half of its U.S. staff.
Concerns over COVID-19 have led to canceled trips, fewer flights, and now, airline workers' jobs are on the line. United Airlines announced that 36,000 of its employees could be laid off in the fall, nearly half of its U.S. staff.
Wait time for COVID-19 tests increasing in Tampa Bay area
As wait times for a COVID-19 test increase, it’s also taking longer for results to get back from the lab. The labs handling the test kits are swamped and trying to catch up with demand.
As wait times for a COVID-19 test increase, it’s also taking longer for results to get back from the lab. The labs handling the test kits are swamped and trying to catch up with demand.
Health official: Trump rally 'likely' source of coronavirus surge
A reporter who attended the Trump rally is among those who have tested positive for COVID-19, along with six of Trump's campaign staffers and two members of the Secret Service who worked in advance of the rally.
A reporter who attended the Trump rally is among those who have tested positive for COVID-19, along with six of Trump's campaign staffers and two members of the Secret Service who worked in advance of the rally.
For many Pasco parents, decision over fall school plan seems too soon
Pasco County parents had to decide by Wednesday whether to send their kids back to school in the fall or choose a form of distance learning that would keep them off campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pasco County parents had to decide by Wednesday whether to send their kids back to school in the fall or choose a form of distance learning that would keep them off campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Initially skeptical, COVID-19 survivor warns others to take 'extremely scary' virus seriously
The Tampa mother of three is sharing her experience to warn others who may still be underestimating COVID-19. ”It’s here, it’s real, and it affects everybody in different degrees."
The Tampa mother of three is sharing her experience to warn others who may still be underestimating COVID-19. ”It’s here, it’s real, and it affects everybody in different degrees."
White House urges health care workers to reuse PPE amid growing shortages as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. government will issue guidance encouraging front-line health care workers to reuse personal protective equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in the country.
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. government will issue guidance encouraging front-line health care workers to reuse personal protective equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in the country.
'Massive' Mahaffey Theater site aims for up to 1,200 COVID-19 tests per day
You don’t need an appointment, you don’t need to show symptoms, and you don’t need to be a Pinellas County resident to get tested at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.
You don’t need an appointment, you don’t need to show symptoms, and you don’t need to be a Pinellas County resident to get tested at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.
COVID-19 killed more in Florida, Texas in 1 month than hurricanes did in entire US over 20 years
More COVID-19 deaths were reported in Florida and Texas over the span of a month than total deaths caused by hurricanes over a span of 20 years, a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over.
More COVID-19 deaths were reported in Florida and Texas over the span of a month than total deaths caused by hurricanes over a span of 20 years, a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over.
More Bay Area HCA hospitals restrict inpatient elective surgeries, procedures as inpatient beds fill
HCA Healthcare West Florida Division announced its hospitals in Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties will delay certain inpatient surgeries and procedures, effective Saturday, July 11, to free up capacity for COVID patients.
HCA Healthcare West Florida Division announced its hospitals in Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties will delay certain inpatient surgeries and procedures, effective Saturday, July 11, to free up capacity for COVID patients.
Bradenton family facing charges for allegedly selling bogus COVID-19 cure
A Florida man and his three sons are facing federal charges that they illegally sold a bleachlike chemical mixture as a miracle cure for
A Florida man and his three sons are facing federal charges that they illegally sold a bleachlike chemical mixture as a miracle cure for
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
‘Silent transmission’: COVID-19 largely spread by asymptomatic, presymptomatic carriers, study says
The study was published on July 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
The study was published on July 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
United sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
11th case of dengue fever confirmed in the Florida Keys
An 11th case of the mosquito-borned dengue fever has been confirmed in the Florida Keys, health officials said.
An 11th case of the mosquito-borned dengue fever has been confirmed in the Florida Keys, health officials said.