Alarming rise in coronavirus cases as states roll back lockdowns
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.
Woman in her 20s receives double lung transplant after suffering ‘irreversible damage’ from COVID-19
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
'Significant' outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Pinellas County jail
Right now, the Pinellas County sheriff says his agency is working to contain a “significant” outbreak of COVID-19 at the county jail.
Right now, the Pinellas County sheriff says his agency is working to contain a “significant” outbreak of COVID-19 at the county jail.
Florida's public schools should reopen this fall, governor says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects to see the state’s public schools open this fall, and he joined his education commissioner to unveil his vision for that process Thursday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects to see the state’s public schools open this fall, and he joined his education commissioner to unveil his vision for that process Thursday.
Dow sinks 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.
Coronavirus pandemic disrupts fight to save endangered animals and habitats
The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.
The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is back open -- reservations required
After closing nearly three months ago because of the pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will finally reopen Thursday, but it won't be business as usual.
After closing nearly three months ago because of the pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will finally reopen Thursday, but it won't be business as usual.
Nursing homes to face enforcement action for swiping coronavirus stimulus checks from seniors
The Trump administration on Tuesday warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.
The Trump administration on Tuesday warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.
Nearly 1,700 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; largest single-day increase
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,698 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 69,069.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,698 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 69,069.
Trump administration opposes $600 unemployment benefits extension
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
Cases of COVID-19 force Bay Area summer camps to temporarily close
Summer camps on both sides of the bay have now had to shut down because of positive COVID-19 tests.
Summer camps on both sides of the bay have now had to shut down because of positive COVID-19 tests.
COVID-19 cases top 2 million in US, according to Johns Hopkins
As of June 10, more than 112,000 people have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
As of June 10, more than 112,000 people have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
Families of loved ones who died of COVID-19 sue Pinellas County nursing home
The families of two former residents of a Pinellas County nursing home are suing the facility, claiming management put profits before people’s lives.
The families of two former residents of a Pinellas County nursing home are suing the facility, claiming management put profits before people’s lives.
Coachella, Stagecoach festivals canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus concerns
Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020. This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S.
Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020. This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S.
'Pre-pandemic behavior': Surge of new coronavirus cases reported in 21 states amid push to reopen
Places that were hit hardest earlier, such as New York, have improved — while infections seem to be rising in other areas.
Places that were hit hardest earlier, such as New York, have improved — while infections seem to be rising in other areas.
COVID-19 fears may be keeping patients out of emergency room
The medical director for Doctors Hospital's emergency department believes fear is keeping patients from coming to the E.R., ignoring symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, or other serious medical emergencies.
The medical director for Doctors Hospital's emergency department believes fear is keeping patients from coming to the E.R., ignoring symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, or other serious medical emergencies.
‘Worst nightmare’: Fauci warns that coronavirus pandemic ‘isn’t over yet’
Speaking at a convention held by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) on June 9, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the coronavirus crisis, which he referred to as his “worst nightmare,” is far from over, the New York Times reported.
Speaking at a convention held by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) on June 9, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the coronavirus crisis, which he referred to as his “worst nightmare,” is far from over, the New York Times reported.
Over 1,300 new coronavirus cases in Florida reported Wednesday; 36 new deaths noted
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,371 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 67,371.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,371 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 67,371.
'We need help': Small cities face fiscal calamity from coronavirus
“This is not a downtown Allentown problem,” Santo Napoli said. “This is a Main Street everywhere problem.”
“This is not a downtown Allentown problem,” Santo Napoli said. “This is a Main Street everywhere problem.”
Florida sees another day of 1,000+ new COVID-19 cases; what's behind the numbers?
In the last week, Florida has seen a spike in coronavirus cases. And that's sparking questions as to why. Is it the result of more social interaction, more open businesses, more testing, or a combination of factors?
In the last week, Florida has seen a spike in coronavirus cases. And that's sparking questions as to why. Is it the result of more social interaction, more open businesses, more testing, or a combination of factors?