Arizona governor shuts bars, pools again to curb virus
Arizona’s governor ordered bars, nightclubs and water parks to close again for at least a month starting Monday night — a dramatic about-face as coronavirus cases surge in the Sunbelt.
Arizona’s governor ordered bars, nightclubs and water parks to close again for at least a month starting Monday night — a dramatic about-face as coronavirus cases surge in the Sunbelt.
How a respiratory disease like COVID-19 can damage the whole body
COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory disease, but research shows the virus can also damage other organs in the body.
COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory disease, but research shows the virus can also damage other organs in the body.
Uncooperative COVID-19 patients slow contact tracing process, put others at risk
Health officials are trying to keep up with the demand for COVID-19 testing as the state's case numbers continue to rise.
Health officials are trying to keep up with the demand for COVID-19 testing as the state's case numbers continue to rise.
Mutation helps COVID-19 spread more easily, replicate faster
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute say they have discovered COVID-19 has mutated, making it easier to catch. It is still unclear, however, if the virus has become more dangerous.
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute say they have discovered COVID-19 has mutated, making it easier to catch. It is still unclear, however, if the virus has become more dangerous.
Pasco County moves graduation from USF to individual school's outdoor stadium
Pasco County is rearranging graduation plans after learning the Yuengling Center on the University of South Florida campus was no longer able to accommodate the ceremony.
Pasco County is rearranging graduation plans after learning the Yuengling Center on the University of South Florida campus was no longer able to accommodate the ceremony.
DeSantis signs law banning sunscreen bans
Gov. Ron DeSantis late Monday signed 28 bills into law, including a controversial measure that will prevent local governments from imposing bans on certain types of sunscreen.
Gov. Ron DeSantis late Monday signed 28 bills into law, including a controversial measure that will prevent local governments from imposing bans on certain types of sunscreen.
Hospitals ready, despite uncertainty of need for COVID-19 hospitalization
Bay Area hospitals are geared up for increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases but so far, many of the new positive coronavirus tests aren’t followed by hospital stays.
Bay Area hospitals are geared up for increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases but so far, many of the new positive coronavirus tests aren’t followed by hospital stays.
Hillsborough extends mask order, but will consider changes
Emergency leaders in Hillsborough County extended the countywide mask mandate this afternoon with a few modifications and opted to explore some other changes.
Emergency leaders in Hillsborough County extended the countywide mask mandate this afternoon with a few modifications and opted to explore some other changes.
'The worst is yet to come': Coronavirus pandemic 'not even close to being over,' WHO official warns
June 30 marks six months since the World Health Organization was first notified of the coronavirus pandemic.
June 30 marks six months since the World Health Organization was first notified of the coronavirus pandemic.
BayCare's COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at Tropicana Field quickly reaches capacity on opening day
It was 5:30 a.m. when the first cars started lining up outside of St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field to be tested for COVID-19. And if you weren’t the first 357 people, you were turned away.
It was 5:30 a.m. when the first cars started lining up outside of St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field to be tested for COVID-19. And if you weren’t the first 357 people, you were turned away.
COVID-19 damages lungs of asymptomatic and most severe patients alike, scientists believe
The medical examiner for Pinellas and Pasco County has a warning for people not taking this pandemic seriously.
The medical examiner for Pinellas and Pasco County has a warning for people not taking this pandemic seriously.
Jacksonville passes mandatory mask order weeks before Republican National Convention
The city of Jacksonville, where President Trump is anticipated to accept the Republican nomination later this summer in his bid for re-election, enacted a mandatory mask requirement for public and indoor locations.
The city of Jacksonville, where President Trump is anticipated to accept the Republican nomination later this summer in his bid for re-election, enacted a mandatory mask requirement for public and indoor locations.
Coronavirus treatment Remdesivir to cost $3,120 for US patients with private insurance
Gilead Sciences Inc. announced its pricing for the coronavirus drug Remdesivir, stating it will charge hospitals $3,120 for a patient in the U.S. with private insurance.
Gilead Sciences Inc. announced its pricing for the coronavirus drug Remdesivir, stating it will charge hospitals $3,120 for a patient in the U.S. with private insurance.
Monroe County, including Key West, announces beach closures for Fourth of July weekend
The Florida Keys are joining its northern neighbors in announcing officials will close beaches for the upcoming holiday weekend.
The Florida Keys are joining its northern neighbors in announcing officials will close beaches for the upcoming holiday weekend.
5,266 new Florida coronavirus cases in Monday's update; 28 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,266 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 146,341.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,266 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 146,341.
Gov. Newsom orders bars to close in several California counties as coronavirus cases rise
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is ordering bars to close in Los Angeles County and several other counties due to the rising spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is ordering bars to close in Los Angeles County and several other counties due to the rising spread of COVID-19.
200 Florida doctors pen open letter to Jacksonville mayor, calling RNC 'medically disrespectful'
Across Florida, hundreds of doctors are adding their signatures to a letter over the decision to hold the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.
Across Florida, hundreds of doctors are adding their signatures to a letter over the decision to hold the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.
More Florida beaches announce closures as COVID-19 cases rise
Officials are announcing more beaches will be closing again in Florida to avoid further spread of the new coronavirus as they try to tamp down on large gatherings amid a spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Officials are announcing more beaches will be closing again in Florida to avoid further spread of the new coronavirus as they try to tamp down on large gatherings amid a spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Governor DeSantis addresses bar closures: 'Would rather have those places open'
Governor Ron DeSantis joined a panel of medical experts at the Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Sunday, two days after the state decided to shut down bars, or any business that makes more than half of its revenue on alcohol sales.
Governor Ron DeSantis joined a panel of medical experts at the Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Sunday, two days after the state decided to shut down bars, or any business that makes more than half of its revenue on alcohol sales.
FCC to vote in July to make '988' the suicide hotline number
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.