US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
FOX 35 EXCLUSIVE: Pfizer to prioritize trial participants for COVID vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine trial participants who received the placebo, to be offered the real vaccine by Pfizer.
Trump administration issues regulations aimed at lowering prescription drug prices
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
Trump's $200 Medicare prescription cards won't hit mailboxes just yet
Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.
The home front: Stories from nurses in the fight against COVID-19
For the nurses across the globe, home is fraught with uncertainty. Are they exposing their partners and children? Should they quit their jobs to keep their families safe?
Lake County family taking part in COVID-19 vaccine trial
An entire family is taking part in a coronavirus vaccine trial. A retired doctor from Lake County has gotten some of his children and girlfriend to sign up.
Florida contact tracing may soon include text messages
Orange County's Health officer says they are working on technology to send texts to people who test positive for coronavirus.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Questions raised after fatal motorcycle crash listed as COVID-19 death
A person who died in a motorcycle accident was added to Florida’s COVID-19 death count, according to a state health official.
US bets on untested company to deliver COVID-19 vaccine
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
'People are willing to play Russian roulette with their family’s lives': Doctor slams behavior in US
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
'These are the hands': Actress Emilia Clarke recites poem in touching tribute for International Nurses Day
The actress thanked all nursing staff around the world amid the fight against COVID-19.
New bill would forgive student loan debt for frontline healthcare workers
A New York Congresswoman has proposed a bill that would wipe away student loan debt for medical workers treating COVID19 patients.
Santa Monica nurses suspended for refusing COVID-19 care without N95 mask: report
Ten nurses at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica have reportedly been suspended after refusing to care for COVID-19 patients without N95 masks.
CDC says COVID-19 can survive on shoes
Local health professionals react to new CDC report that says Covid - 19 can "stick" to shoes and other surfaces and survive for hours to days.
Experts: Florida struggles among 'worst in the country' when it comes to unemployment
Florida has struggled to keep up with the huge surge in jobless claims.
Central Florida doctor calls on community to help with personal protective equipment shortage
There's a nationwide shortage when it comes to the masks and gloves that protect health care workers. A Central Florida doctor is calling on the community to help keep healthcare workers safe.
Governor addresses concerns over COVID-19 testing eligibility
Governor Ron DeSantis says the testing criteria for COVID-19 have been updated.
100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.