Who will enforce mask mandates, and how?
Before the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group passed an order mandating face coverings in most public, indoor places, they discussed, at length, who would enforce the new rules and how.
Before the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group passed an order mandating face coverings in most public, indoor places, they discussed, at length, who would enforce the new rules and how.
Restaurants, diners weigh risk and reward of going out to eat as COVID-19 spreads
The last two months have been a rollercoaster for Bay Area restaurants. They were finally allowed to reopen after COVID-19 forced them to close for more than a month. But only three weeks in, many have had to close again after employees tested positive.
The last two months have been a rollercoaster for Bay Area restaurants. They were finally allowed to reopen after COVID-19 forced them to close for more than a month. But only three weeks in, many have had to close again after employees tested positive.
Cellphone data shows young people not social distancing, Tampa doctors say
Doctors from Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida were some of the chief backers of a new ordinance requiring people to wear masks inside all businesses in Hillsborough County. The measure comes amid a new wave of COVID-19 infections.
Doctors from Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida were some of the chief backers of a new ordinance requiring people to wear masks inside all businesses in Hillsborough County. The measure comes amid a new wave of COVID-19 infections.
Hillsborough EPG makes masks mandatory at all businesses in the county
After more than three hours of presentations, public comment, and debate, Hillsborough’s emergency planners narrowly voted to make face-coverings mandatory at all businesses in the county.
After more than three hours of presentations, public comment, and debate, Hillsborough’s emergency planners narrowly voted to make face-coverings mandatory at all businesses in the county.
Caddy's employees test positive for COVID-19, social media post says
A well-known restaurant chain says its locations will undergo deep cleaning after employees exhibited symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19.
A well-known restaurant chain says its locations will undergo deep cleaning after employees exhibited symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19.
Mayor adds St. Petersburg to list of cities requiring masks in public, indoor spaces
Bay Area government leaders continue their push to get everyone wearing masks while out in public.
Bay Area government leaders continue their push to get everyone wearing masks while out in public.
WHO chief warns world leaders not to 'politicize' coronavirus pandemic
“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”
“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”
2 Trump staffers who attended rally test positive for COVID-19 after 6 others diagnosed before event
At least six other campaign staffers who helped set up the event also tested positive for the coronavirus prior to the rally and did not attend.
At least six other campaign staffers who helped set up the event also tested positive for the coronavirus prior to the rally and did not attend.
93-year-old COVID-19 survivor watches her favorite soccer team win once again
A 93-year-old COVID-19 survivor got to experience the joy of her favorite soccer team winning a game once more.
A 93-year-old COVID-19 survivor got to experience the joy of her favorite soccer team winning a game once more.
White House 4th of July celebration still on despite COVID-19 pandemic
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Organ transplants make a turnaround from COVID-19 decline
By early April, transplants of all types had fallen by half.
By early April, transplants of all types had fallen by half.
Despite community spread, Lakeland commissioners decide against mandating face coverings
For nearly two hours, Lakeland leaders spoke about possibly making face coverings mandatory in the city, but when the mayor moved to approve the executive order, no commissioner seconded the motion.
For nearly two hours, Lakeland leaders spoke about possibly making face coverings mandatory in the city, but when the mayor moved to approve the executive order, no commissioner seconded the motion.
WHO warns of 'new and dangerous' coronavirus pandemic phase as case counts climb globally
The WHO chief also warned against "politicizing" the pandemic.
The WHO chief also warned against "politicizing" the pandemic.
FDA warns people to steer clear of these 9 hand sanitizers
Nine products manufactured by Eskbiochem, which are still on the market, may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, the FDA said in a letter.
Nine products manufactured by Eskbiochem, which are still on the market, may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, the FDA said in a letter.
Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.
With pandemic restrictions, wife of veteran faced uphill battle to spend final moments with husband
Patty Wood knew her husband Gregg, would die from Alzheimer’s. For years as she watched the illness slowly steal the man she loved bit by bit, she steeled herself for the inevitable -- but nothing could have prepared her for what Gregg’s passing would look like in the time of COVID-19.
Patty Wood knew her husband Gregg, would die from Alzheimer’s. For years as she watched the illness slowly steal the man she loved bit by bit, she steeled herself for the inevitable -- but nothing could have prepared her for what Gregg’s passing would look like in the time of COVID-19.
Small businesses could receive second PPP loan under new proposal
Bill introduction comes as Congress, White House grapple with a fourth coronavirus aid package to help US economy.
Bill introduction comes as Congress, White House grapple with a fourth coronavirus aid package to help US economy.
Pasco County superintendent tests positive for COVID-19
Pasco County school employees were notified Monday that Superintendent Kurt Browning tested positive for coronavirus, and is isolating at home.
Pasco County school employees were notified Monday that Superintendent Kurt Browning tested positive for coronavirus, and is isolating at home.
Florida coronavirus cases top 100,000 as spike continues; 2,926 new cases reported Monday
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,926 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 100,217.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,926 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 100,217.
High schools push ahead for fall football amid pandemic
High schools across the country are trying to figure out how and when students will return to classrooms this fall.
High schools across the country are trying to figure out how and when students will return to classrooms this fall.