Florida entrepreneur says he will not follow President Biden's vaccine mandate
President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate announcement Thursday is not sitting well with some entrepreneurs.
Incentive increases to attract more substitutes amid teacher shortage
The substitute teacher shortage in Orange County is so severe, the district is now increasing incentives to hire more as parents are left worried.
DeSantis: Florida cities, counties that require employees get vaccinated will be fined
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.
Infant among 56 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Orange County, officials say
Orange County Mayor Demings confirmed that the COVID-19 positivity rate in the county continues to decline. It is now at 13.31 percent.
COVID-19 boosters not yet needed, says group of health experts
An international group of scientists, including 2 FDA officials, is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.
Orange County gives COVID-19 update as cases decline, deaths increase
According to the latest data, the COVID-19 positivity rate is going down, as of last week. However, the death toll was also said to be going up.
Surgeon general: US to 'monitor' whether vaccine exemptions being used properly
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.
NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
CDC calls long-term COVID-19 ‘emerging public health concern’
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
UPS aims to hire 100K ahead of 'record peak holiday season'
UPS is planning to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of an anticipated crush of holiday orders to begin as early as October.
Orlando venue will require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test
President Biden actually pleaded to venues during his speech on Thursday, stating “please require folks to get vaccinated or show a negative test.”
Florida reacts to President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate
The reaction to President Joe Biden's vaccine requirements has been swift, with some showing support and others going against the move.
Orange County sees rise in COVID-19 deaths, decline in cases
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings worries about the future after seeing packed sporting events over the holiday weekend.
Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
COVID-19 infections from schools could overload crowded Idaho hospitals
Roughly 11,000 kids in Coeur d’Alene were getting ready for their first day of school when Idaho public health officials announced this week that northern hospitals were so crowded with coronavirus patients that they would be allowed to ration health care.
Patton Oswalt cancels shows in Florida, Utah over venues’ refusal of COVID-19 protocols
“I have an ego but my ego was not big enough to think that people should die to hear my stupid comedy,” Patton Oswalt said on his Instagram account.