The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
From Italy to Kansas, doctors are increasingly warning of a second wave of virus infections as many countries and U.S. states re-open for business to save jobs and economies.
From Italy to Kansas, doctors are increasingly warning of a second wave of virus infections as many countries and U.S. states re-open for business to save jobs and economies.
Indiana man paints enormous US flag on field to honor coronavirus health workers
An Indiana man painted a 10,686-square-foot American flag in a field northwest of Indianapolis to honor health care workers amid the coronavirus pandemic over the weekend.
An Indiana man painted a 10,686-square-foot American flag in a field northwest of Indianapolis to honor health care workers amid the coronavirus pandemic over the weekend.
Coronavirus forces Airbnb to lay off 1,900 workers
Airbnb is laying off about 25 percent of its workforce as the coronavirus continues to keep would-be travelers at home, co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky announced Tuesday.
Airbnb is laying off about 25 percent of its workforce as the coronavirus continues to keep would-be travelers at home, co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky announced Tuesday.
Visitors can return to Dinosaur World starting Thursday, May 7
A wild attraction will be reopening soon. Dinosaur World in Plant city plans to open its doors Thursday, May 7.
A wild attraction will be reopening soon. Dinosaur World in Plant city plans to open its doors Thursday, May 7.
US infection rate rising outside New York metropolitan area as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Dining in the streets: Tampa program closes roads so restaurants have room to distance customers
Restaurant owners say a new program in Tampa, allowing them to set up tables on city streets, will help them recover from the COVID-19 economic downturn.
Restaurant owners say a new program in Tampa, allowing them to set up tables on city streets, will help them recover from the COVID-19 economic downturn.
Medical experts anticipate increase in cases, deaths as restrictions loosen
As Florida starts taking steps to ease restrictions put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts say new cases and more deaths are expected.
As Florida starts taking steps to ease restrictions put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts say new cases and more deaths are expected.
New bill proposes student loan forgiveness for health care workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
White House Coronavirus Task Force could wind down work by early June
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
Mourners applaud during funeral procession for doctor who lost life to COVID-19
Mourners gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Al-Dubbaisi, who died after contracting COVID-19.
Mourners gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Al-Dubbaisi, who died after contracting COVID-19.
Prosecutor, judges look for ways to safely resume jury trials
For weeks now, a team of legal minds that consists of court administrators and judges has joined Hillsborough state attorney Andrew Warren in trying to figure out how to put high-profile trials back on the docket.
For weeks now, a team of legal minds that consists of court administrators and judges has joined Hillsborough state attorney Andrew Warren in trying to figure out how to put high-profile trials back on the docket.
Florida's long-term care facilities, hardest hit by COVID-19, to get mobile lab and more PPE
Speaking from Sarasota on Tuesday, the governor provided a glimmer of hope for long-term care facilities where containment has been hindered by a lack of Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE.
Speaking from Sarasota on Tuesday, the governor provided a glimmer of hope for long-term care facilities where containment has been hindered by a lack of Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE.
Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
World Asthma Day: Research underway on how those with respiratory condition affected by COVID-19
There are more than 24 million people who have asthma in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There are more than 24 million people who have asthma in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pinellas adds new coronavirus testing sites
Pinellas County ramped up efforts to test for COVID-19 this week, launching three drive-through testing sites that are now open to the public.
Pinellas County ramped up efforts to test for COVID-19 this week, launching three drive-through testing sites that are now open to the public.
Publix reports billion-dollar jump in sales amid pandemic
Publix just did the numbers, and they are pretty astounding. In the first two weeks after a national emergency was declared because of COVID-19, Publix sales spiked by $1-billion.
Publix just did the numbers, and they are pretty astounding. In the first two weeks after a national emergency was declared because of COVID-19, Publix sales spiked by $1-billion.
Gym owners can only watch and wait for phase two of state's reopening
Gym owners across Florida are feeling the squeeze as they have not yet been allowed to re-open.
Gym owners across Florida are feeling the squeeze as they have not yet been allowed to re-open.
FDNY paramedic in month-long coronavirus coma has woken up, union says
New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.
New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.
Fired scientist claims Trump administration rejected his early warnings on COVID-19
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
Florida makes plans for dealing with COVID-19 in a hurricane
As Florida slowly reopens, officials are now contemplating what they should do if the coronavirus outbreak lingers into hurricane season.
As Florida slowly reopens, officials are now contemplating what they should do if the coronavirus outbreak lingers into hurricane season.