Dunedin recreation center closes after city employee tests positive for COVID-19
A recreation center, playground and skate park in Dunedin were shut down until further notice after city officials learned an employee received a positive test for COVID-19.
A recreation center, playground and skate park in Dunedin were shut down until further notice after city officials learned an employee received a positive test for COVID-19.
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
In survey, Hillsborough parents are split on their children returning to campus in the fall
The Hillsborough County School District shared the results of a reopening survey sent to local parents, and they are widely split over school getting back to normal in the fall.
The Hillsborough County School District shared the results of a reopening survey sent to local parents, and they are widely split over school getting back to normal in the fall.
Coronavirus cases surpass 8 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
Meat Market steakhouse in Tampa reports COVID-19 exposure
A popular South Tampa restaurant had to focus on some deep-cleaning after a COVID-19 scare.
A popular South Tampa restaurant had to focus on some deep-cleaning after a COVID-19 scare.
More states push to make alcohol to-go sales permanent
As businesses were forced to close to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, KC Daiquiri Shop co-owners Calvin Vick and Kinley Strickland weren’t sure if they would survive the pandemic.
As businesses were forced to close to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, KC Daiquiri Shop co-owners Calvin Vick and Kinley Strickland weren’t sure if they would survive the pandemic.
Evictions could resume July 1, despite many still out of work due to COVID-19
Some tenants are concerned they could soon be forced out of their homes. With the moratorium on evictions set to expire on July 1, some are still out of work and without any unemployment assistance, making it nearly impossible to make their monthly rent payments.
Some tenants are concerned they could soon be forced out of their homes. With the moratorium on evictions set to expire on July 1, some are still out of work and without any unemployment assistance, making it nearly impossible to make their monthly rent payments.
Face coverings essential as COVID-19 cases rise statewide, health officials say
With more businesses reopening and more people venturing out in public, health officials are stressing, more than ever, to keep wearing face coverings, especially as we see more positive COVID-19 cases reported in Florida and the Bay Area.
With more businesses reopening and more people venturing out in public, health officials are stressing, more than ever, to keep wearing face coverings, especially as we see more positive COVID-19 cases reported in Florida and the Bay Area.
Cases of COVID-19 continue to spike in Florida; deaths and hospitalizations down
Coronavirus cases are spiking in states across the nation and Florida is among them, adding an average 1,300 positive cases a day so far in June.
Coronavirus cases are spiking in states across the nation and Florida is among them, adding an average 1,300 positive cases a day so far in June.
United says passengers who don't wear masks will be put on 'internal travel restriction list'
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
‘We’re sure that dogs could detect COVID-19’: UK group says it’s training canines to sniff out virus
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
Florida researchers track COVID mutation that suggests virus is adapting to humans
The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious.
The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious.
Beyond fever and shortness of breath, experts say COVID-19 symptoms can appear in unusual ways
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy as it closes more than 130 US gyms
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.
National Institutes of Health evaluating drugs prescribed to children with COVID-19
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.
Over 1,700 new Florida coronavirus cases reported in Monday's update; 7 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,758 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 77,326.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,758 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 77,326.
Walmart tests self-checkout only in lieu of traditional cashier lanes
A Walmart in Fayetteville, Arkansas is reimagining the shopping experience during the coronavirus pandemic by using self-checkout counters only, in lieu of traditional cashier lanes.
A Walmart in Fayetteville, Arkansas is reimagining the shopping experience during the coronavirus pandemic by using self-checkout counters only, in lieu of traditional cashier lanes.
Wear masks or see thousands of new COVID-19 cases, doctor warns
Florida could see a spike in positive COVID-19 cases by the tens of thousands next month, according to medical experts.
Florida could see a spike in positive COVID-19 cases by the tens of thousands next month, according to medical experts.
First phase of 'return to play' guidelines begins for Pinellas County student-athletes
Athletes in the Pinellas County School District were able to return to the field Monday as the district kicked off summer practices. School officials have implemented a three-phase plan along with numerous guidelines in order to make sure their athletes and coaches are staying safe during the pandemic.
Athletes in the Pinellas County School District were able to return to the field Monday as the district kicked off summer practices. School officials have implemented a three-phase plan along with numerous guidelines in order to make sure their athletes and coaches are staying safe during the pandemic.
Trump rally called 'dangerous move' in age of coronavirus
Trump’s rally will be held indoors, at a 19,000-seat arena that has canceled all other events through the end of July.
Trump’s rally will be held indoors, at a 19,000-seat arena that has canceled all other events through the end of July.