Tampa hires nurses to check COVID-19 safety at construction sites
Emergency room nurse Brian Masters is often busy saving lives at hospitals and, these days, at construction sites too.
Emergency room nurse Brian Masters is often busy saving lives at hospitals and, these days, at construction sites too.
Students pick up belongings after unexpected end to classroom lessons
The Bauder Elementary school year usually ends with parties, laughs, and hugs as students say goodbye for the summer.
The Bauder Elementary school year usually ends with parties, laughs, and hugs as students say goodbye for the summer.
‘This is for you’: School bus drivers form ‘2020’ in touching tribute to graduating seniors
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
Coronavirus cases in Florida top 52,000 in Tuesday update; 2,259 deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 509 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 52,255.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 509 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 52,255.
Missouri health officials call for self-quarantine of Lake of the Ozarks visitors following weekend crowds
Missouri’s health director issued a dire warning Monday after photos and video showed Memorial Day weekend revelers partying close together: The coronavirus is still here, and the spreading of illnesses could have “long-lasting and tragic” results.
Missouri’s health director issued a dire warning Monday after photos and video showed Memorial Day weekend revelers partying close together: The coronavirus is still here, and the spreading of illnesses could have “long-lasting and tragic” results.
USF launches fundraiser for international students stranded in Tampa by COVID-19
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
From makeup to shoes, shopping for high-touch products sees drastic changes
Retailers and customers are changing the ways of shopping, especially for items that will be touched by multiple customers before going out the door, which includes everything from electronics to shoes.
Retailers and customers are changing the ways of shopping, especially for items that will be touched by multiple customers before going out the door, which includes everything from electronics to shoes.
Blind high school senior graduates as valedictorian, receives scholarship to university
Jalen Ballard is an extraordinary high school graduate who accomplished becoming valedictorian and is headed to university with a scholarship under his belt.
Jalen Ballard is an extraordinary high school graduate who accomplished becoming valedictorian and is headed to university with a scholarship under his belt.
Loud talking can leave coronavirus in air for up to 14 minutes, study says
Droplets from the mouths of people who are talking loudly can linger in the air for up to 14 minutes before disappearing, a new study reveals.
Droplets from the mouths of people who are talking loudly can linger in the air for up to 14 minutes before disappearing, a new study reveals.
Saving ears and saving lives: USF lab producing ear savers, PPE for Tampa healthcare workers
A lab at the University of South Florida has shifted its focus from product design to manufacturing in an effort to provide critical PPE for healthcare workers.
A lab at the University of South Florida has shifted its focus from product design to manufacturing in an effort to provide critical PPE for healthcare workers.
UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
Stimulus payment for 4 million Americans to arrive by prepaid debit card
Instead of direct deposit or even a paper check, four million people will find their stimulus payment arrive in the form of a prepaid debit card.
Instead of direct deposit or even a paper check, four million people will find their stimulus payment arrive in the form of a prepaid debit card.
Thousands of racing fans pack the stands at North Carolina speedway
Thousands of racing fans packed the stands of a North Carolina speedway on Saturday, despite state restrictions on outside gatherings.
Thousands of racing fans packed the stands of a North Carolina speedway on Saturday, despite state restrictions on outside gatherings.
Clearwater Central Catholic High School seniors accept diplomas at unique, socially distant graduation
After four years of hard work, many seniors have been forced to experience their graduation virtually as leaders and educators take precautions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
After four years of hard work, many seniors have been forced to experience their graduation virtually as leaders and educators take precautions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus cases in Florida top 51,000 in Monday's update; 2,252 deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 879 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 51,746.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 879 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 51,746.
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds, triggers warnings of virus resurgence as US death toll nears 100,000
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
White House bars entry of non-US citizens traveling from Brazil, citing coronavirus concerns
The White House on Sunday announced that the U.S. would bar entry of non-citizens traveling from Brazil, which has seen a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in previous weeks.
The White House on Sunday announced that the U.S. would bar entry of non-citizens traveling from Brazil, which has seen a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in previous weeks.
Las Vegas to reopen casinos -- with restrictions
Las Vegas is set to reopen casinos following its coronavirus lockdown, but guests should not expect a return to business as usual.
Las Vegas is set to reopen casinos following its coronavirus lockdown, but guests should not expect a return to business as usual.
Second Missouri stylist who worked with coronavirus symptoms tests positive; 147 clients, co-workers exposed
Two Missouri hairstylists at the same salon have potentially directly exposed 147 people to coronavirus after working on clients while showing symptoms for COVID-19.
Two Missouri hairstylists at the same salon have potentially directly exposed 147 people to coronavirus after working on clients while showing symptoms for COVID-19.
Polk charity staves off hunger for migrant families
Their hands have spent countless hours plucking strawberries, squash and other fruits and vegetables that would eventually end up on the plates and in the stomachs of people they will never meet.
Their hands have spent countless hours plucking strawberries, squash and other fruits and vegetables that would eventually end up on the plates and in the stomachs of people they will never meet.