Sarasota school principal documents 'scary' 9-day COVID-19 hospitalization on social media
A couple of days after attending a meeting for work, Wilkinson Elementary School Principal Susan Nations was notified someone at that meeting tested positive for COVID-19. A few days later, she had symptoms herself.
A couple of days after attending a meeting for work, Wilkinson Elementary School Principal Susan Nations was notified someone at that meeting tested positive for COVID-19. A few days later, she had symptoms herself.
Coronavirus expert says Americans will be wearing masks for 'several years'
Health experts won’t ask Americans to take off their masks any time soon.
Health experts won’t ask Americans to take off their masks any time soon.
WHO acknowledges 'emerging evidence' that coronavirus can spread through the air
The World Health Organization has long maintained that COVID-19 is spread via larger respiratory droplets, most often when people cough or sneeze, that fall to the ground.
The World Health Organization has long maintained that COVID-19 is spread via larger respiratory droplets, most often when people cough or sneeze, that fall to the ground.
Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
Over a hundred doctors call for students to wear masks in Hillsborough County schools
As the start date for Hillsborough County public schools looms closer and closer, there is growing concern from local health officials who believe that, for the safety of students and staff amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, students should be required to wear masks once they return to the classroom.
As the start date for Hillsborough County public schools looms closer and closer, there is growing concern from local health officials who believe that, for the safety of students and staff amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, students should be required to wear masks once they return to the classroom.
Mahaffey Theater now drive-through COVID-19 testing site
The Pinellas County's health department announced Tuesday the opening of a new, drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the Mahaffey Theater.
The Pinellas County's health department announced Tuesday the opening of a new, drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the Mahaffey Theater.
At Spectrum Field, Pinellas high school seniors walk the stage in an 'abbreviated' ceremony
The graduation class of 2020 in Pinellas County is finally experiencing the biggest milestone of their high school career.
The graduation class of 2020 in Pinellas County is finally experiencing the biggest milestone of their high school career.
Miami-Dade mayor reverses course, will allow open gyms, outdoor dining
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez reversed course Tuesday, saying gyms and fitness centers can remain open, and outdoor dining is allowed, despite announcing they would close just one day earlier due to a surge in positive coronavirus cases in the area.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez reversed course Tuesday, saying gyms and fitness centers can remain open, and outdoor dining is allowed, despite announcing they would close just one day earlier due to a surge in positive coronavirus cases in the area.
DeSantis extends state of emergency in Florida as Democrats blast his response to pandemic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order to once again extend the ongoing state of emergency for another 60 days.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order to once again extend the ongoing state of emergency for another 60 days.
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
As theme parks reopen, DeSantis expects better jobs outlook
Gov. Ron DeSantis expects Florida to see “positive” jobs numbers next week when a June unemployment report is released.
Gov. Ron DeSantis expects Florida to see “positive” jobs numbers next week when a June unemployment report is released.
Stores focus on cleaning to get shoppers back to spending
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
Hillsborough extends mask mandate, but shifts burden from business owners to customers
The Emergency Policy Group in Hillsborough County voted to extend the face-covering order Monday, but shifted some of the penalties for non-compliance to individuals, rather than businesses.
The Emergency Policy Group in Hillsborough County voted to extend the face-covering order Monday, but shifted some of the penalties for non-compliance to individuals, rather than businesses.
‘Let science guide us’: Former government officials call for science-based approach to coronavirus pandemic
The statement was signed by 57 officials from the Trump, Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
The statement was signed by 57 officials from the Trump, Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
Over 7,300 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 63 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,347 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 213,794.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,347 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 213,794.
Florida school campuses must open five days a week this fall, state says
Richard Corcoran issued the emergency order Monday, stating that “extended school closures can impede educational success of students, impact families' well-being and limit many parents and guardians from returning to work.”
Richard Corcoran issued the emergency order Monday, stating that “extended school closures can impede educational success of students, impact families' well-being and limit many parents and guardians from returning to work.”
How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
Dozens of Florida Bank of America locations closing due to COVID-19 spike
One of the nation's largest banks is temporarily closing dozens of locations around Florida because of coronavirus concerns.
One of the nation's largest banks is temporarily closing dozens of locations around Florida because of coronavirus concerns.
Bay Area hospitals see slight rise in bed capacity
As of Monday night, the number of available adult ICU beds was just under 19% in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, according to data from the Agency for Health Administration.
As of Monday night, the number of available adult ICU beds was just under 19% in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, according to data from the Agency for Health Administration.
Phased reopening becomes yo-yo for businesses told to close a second time
The state of Florida allowed bars to reopen, but then told them to close back down last month after the number of COVID-19 cases again started to surge. Now the reopening plans are being rolled back in other areas and industries across the state.
The state of Florida allowed bars to reopen, but then told them to close back down last month after the number of COVID-19 cases again started to surge. Now the reopening plans are being rolled back in other areas and industries across the state.