Petition launched to reopen Florida nursing homes to visitors
Visitors are still banned at nursing homes, but one Windermere resident has started a petition to reopen them.
Visitors are still banned at nursing homes, but one Windermere resident has started a petition to reopen them.
Scammers pretend to be COVID-19 contact-tracers to get personal information from victims
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
VA says it lacks adequate medical gear for 2nd virus wave
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
Reopening plans at USF could include temperature checks for students living on campus
USF students could be back on campus for the fall semester, but with some major adjustments approved unanimously Tuesday by the university's board of trustees.
USF students could be back on campus for the fall semester, but with some major adjustments approved unanimously Tuesday by the university's board of trustees.
"It feels like you’re drowning with no water:" Survivor says damage done by COVID-19 may follow him for life
We have all heard the stories of COVID-19 survivors struggling through pneumonia, blood clots, and shortness of breath. What you might not have heard are the aftereffects that linger long after the virus is gone.
We have all heard the stories of COVID-19 survivors struggling through pneumonia, blood clots, and shortness of breath. What you might not have heard are the aftereffects that linger long after the virus is gone.
NASCAR to allow limited number of fans at upcoming races in Florida and Alabama
Fans will soon be in the stands once more for NASCAR races. NASCAR announced Tuesday it plans to reintroduce guests at upcoming races in both Florida and Alabama.
Fans will soon be in the stands once more for NASCAR races. NASCAR announced Tuesday it plans to reintroduce guests at upcoming races in both Florida and Alabama.
Masks reveal partisan split among lawmakers on coronavirus
As legislatures around the country resume work following coronavirus suspensions, Democrats and Republicans also have split over social distancing, remote voting and the extension of emergency powers for governors who had ordered businesses to close and residents to remain home.
As legislatures around the country resume work following coronavirus suspensions, Democrats and Republicans also have split over social distancing, remote voting and the extension of emergency powers for governors who had ordered businesses to close and residents to remain home.
WHO says comments on asymptomatic individuals a ‘misunderstanding’
The World Health Organization walked back on comments it had previously made regarding asymptomatic individuals and whether they greatly contribute to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The World Health Organization walked back on comments it had previously made regarding asymptomatic individuals and whether they greatly contribute to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
Coronavirus cases in Florida hit 66,000; 53 new deaths reported
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,096 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 66,000.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,096 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 66,000.
Face shields could be the new, next thing
A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.
A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.
Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
Child drownings are on the rise in the U.S., report says
Data just released by The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows a concerning spike in child pool drownings country-wide.
Data just released by The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows a concerning spike in child pool drownings country-wide.
More tests, more cases: What's behind Florida's coronavirus spike?
An unnerving trend appears to be revealing itself when it comes to new coronavirus cases in Florida -- the numbers are going up. Since Tuesday, the state has seen at least six days in a row with more than 1,000 new cases each. Florida had been averaging just 700 a day.
An unnerving trend appears to be revealing itself when it comes to new coronavirus cases in Florida -- the numbers are going up. Since Tuesday, the state has seen at least six days in a row with more than 1,000 new cases each. Florida had been averaging just 700 a day.
Miami to reopen beaches, end curfew after protests
Miami-Dade County beaches that have been closed because of the coronavirus pandemic are set to reopen more than a week after their previous reopening date was pushed back by protests against police brutality.
Miami-Dade County beaches that have been closed because of the coronavirus pandemic are set to reopen more than a week after their previous reopening date was pushed back by protests against police brutality.
More than 7 million infected with COVID-19 and over 400,000 dead worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns prevented over 500 million coronavirus infections, according to researchers
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Report: Cracker Barrel to test selling alcohol at select Florida locations
You may soon be able to have a mimosa with your breakfast at Cracker Barrel.
You may soon be able to have a mimosa with your breakfast at Cracker Barrel.
Company sold fake N95 masks on Amazon for 20X list price, lawsuit alleges
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
Developers eye St. Pete over other cities crippled by COVID-19
The growth St. Petersburg was seeing before the pandemic struck may have slowed but has, by no means, stopped according to the city’s development administrator.
The growth St. Petersburg was seeing before the pandemic struck may have slowed but has, by no means, stopped according to the city’s development administrator.