Dodgers introduce 'fully vaccinated fan section' for Saturday's game vs. Padres
The Yankees have "Bleacher Creatures" and the Mariners have had their moments with "King's Court" and "Maple Grove" fan sections. Here in LA, the Dodgers will soon have the "Fully Vaccinated Fan Section."
Uber shares mask enforcement tips for drivers, passengers
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
Pfizer identifies fake COVID-19 vaccine doses in Mexico, Poland
Pfizer confirmed it found fake versions of its COVID-19 vaccine in both Mexico and Poland. The company emphasized that legitimate vaccines are never sold online.
Florida reports 5,571 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday; 83 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,571 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,184,354.
Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
United customers can now schedule COVID-19 test, be cleared to fly through airline’s digital platform
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.
Florida reports 5,645 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday; 62 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,645 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,178,783.
European regulators issue new vaccine warning
All Americans, age 16 and older, are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. But there's a new warning from European regulators.
FEMA Orlando site offering first doses of Pfizer
With Johnson & Johnson vaccines still on pause, the FEMA site in Orlando started to give out first doses of Pfizer vaccines again on Tuesday. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said there should be enough Pfizer doses to meet demand.
No appointment necessary for Polk County COVID-19 vaccinations
Polk County residents no longer have to wait for their appointment to get a COVID-19 shot at a Health Department vaccination site. From now on, it is first-come, first-served.
Orlando FEMA vaccination site reopens again after stormy weather
The site had to make some changes because of the Johnson & Johnson pause.
EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine and rare clots, says benefits outweigh risks
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Tennessee House passes bill mandating that fetal remains be buried or cremated
Medical providers in Tennessee would be required to cremate or bury fetal remains from surgical abortions under legislation advanced by the GOP-controlled House on Monday.
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
"I thought I was dying"; Ted Nugent tests positive for COVID-19 after questioning pandemic rules
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
Florida mother and nurse finally leaves hospital after 111 days fighting coronavirus
A 32-year-old nurse and mother who has been fighting for her life due to COVID-19 was finally discharged from the hospital after more than 100 days.
Orange County sees decreased vaccine demand; appointments available
On the day every American in the U.S. became eligible to get vaccinated, Orange County officials released a shocking statistic.
Florida reports 4,237 new coronavirus cases on Monday; 32 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 4,237 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,173,138.
Contractor pleads guilty to fraud, theft over $40M contract to supply VA, FEMA with N95 masks he didn’t have
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.