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'COVID-19 is not behind us': Doctors, nurses groups urge Americans to wear masks in open letter
The groups called on Americans to "resist confusing re-opening with returning to normalcy."
The groups called on Americans to "resist confusing re-opening with returning to normalcy."
US has 4% of the world’s population, but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
PSTA bus operator is the fifth public-facing employee to test positive for COVID-19
A bus operator with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has tested positive for the coronavirus.
A bus operator with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Miami-Dade closes restaurants, gyms for a second time due to surge in coronavirus cases
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
6,300 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 47 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,336 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 206,447.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,336 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 206,447.
Case of bubonic plague reported in China's Inner Mongolia region
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Italy denies entry to American vacationers after landing on private plane
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
9/11 survivor dies from COVID-19 in Florida
A man photographed fleeing smoke and debris as the south tower of the World Trade Center crumbled just a block away on Sept. 11, 2001, has died from coronavirus, his family said.
A man photographed fleeing smoke and debris as the south tower of the World Trade Center crumbled just a block away on Sept. 11, 2001, has died from coronavirus, his family said.
HCA follows BayCare in pausing some non-emergency procedures in Pinellas County
HCA facilities in Pinellas County will put a hold on non-emergency procedures that require an overnight stay in the hospital in an effort to keep beds in the intensive care unit available.
HCA facilities in Pinellas County will put a hold on non-emergency procedures that require an overnight stay in the hospital in an effort to keep beds in the intensive care unit available.
Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle, wife Amanda Kloots announces
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Spirit Airlines passenger removed from flight for not wearing mask
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
Florida's cases of COVID-19 top 200,000 after increasing more than 10,000 in Sunday's report; 3,731 dead
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,059 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 200,111.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,059 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 200,111.
More than 11,000 new Florida COVID-19 cases Saturday in latest record; 18 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,458 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 190,052.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 11,458 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 190,052.
What is ‘new mutation’? Fauci says it may speed the spread of coronavirus
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Hazardous hand sanitizer being sold at U.S. stores, FDA warns
The FDA has issued a warning about dangerous hand sanitizers that contain poison. The agency says there’s been a sharp increase in products that test positive for the toxic contaminant methanol.
The FDA has issued a warning about dangerous hand sanitizers that contain poison. The agency says there’s been a sharp increase in products that test positive for the toxic contaminant methanol.
BayCare to pause some non-urgent surgeries to increase capacity for COVID-19 patients
On Friday, BayCare Health System announced it would be reducing the number of non-urgent surgeries performed at its Pinellas County hospitals to ensure capacity for a growing number of severely ill COVID-19 patients.
On Friday, BayCare Health System announced it would be reducing the number of non-urgent surgeries performed at its Pinellas County hospitals to ensure capacity for a growing number of severely ill COVID-19 patients.
Study finds hydroxychloroquine treatment associated with lower mortality rate for COVID-19 patients
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study.
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study.