Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations drop in past week
Numbers released Friday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services showed a significant decrease in the past week in Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19.
Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.
St. Pete woman born with heart condition faces amputation after COVID-19 infection
Claire Bridges is 20, overall healthy, and vaccinated, but still got COVID-19. Although many recover, a congenital heart condition caused major complications and now, Claire may have to have both legs amputated.
New COVID variant BA.2: What's known about 'stealth' omicron?
The new coronavirus variant, which scientists call BA.2, is widely considered stealthier than the original version of omicron because particular genetic traits make it somewhat harder to detect.
N95 masks: How often can they be reused?
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.
CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list
According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.
Court says family has no 'legal right' to force doctors to administer ivermectin
The family of a 71-year-old COVID-19 patient who was on a ventilator sued to try and force Mayo Clinic Florida to administer ivermectin to their loved one, who has since died. Regardless, the courts say there is no legal basis for forcing doctors to administer drugs they do not wish to provide.
Volunteer program helps socially isolated veterans amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Compassionate Contact Corps has about 750 volunteers across the United States and they’ve been matched with over 7,500 veterans so far.
US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
Denmark ends most virus restrictions, ready to 'welcome the life we knew before'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
DCF delays SNAP benefits for thousands in Florida
The struggle for people trying to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be another effect of the worker shortage.
Hospital patient who refused COVID-19 vaccine denied heart transplant
A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gas prices expected to rise in spring
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. will remain "somewhat stable" over the next two to four weeks before showing a clear increase as spring nears, according to an industry expert.
Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
South Carolina bill would make it illegal to ask vaccine status
The potential penalty for asking someone about their COVID-19 vaccine status would carry a $14,000 fine and up to one year in jail.
'We're going to fight': DeSantis blasts FDA for halting drugs ineffective on omicron
Asked about DeSantis’ opposition to the FDA decision, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said, “Let’s just take a step back here to realize how crazy this is.”
11 cases of new omicron sub-variant BA.2 detected in California, at least 2 in Santa Clara Co.
The California Department of Public Health confirmed that there are 11 cases of the new omicron subvariant in the state.
‘A beautiful moment’: Kindergarteners embrace while learning about MLK
A heartwarming photo captured two kindergarten students sitting with their arms around one another while learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Chicago meat wholesaler left with thousands of dollars' worth of meat due to omicron
It may be hard to believe, but there is such a thing as too much meat.