CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing

The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.

Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March

America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.

Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds

Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.

Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms

As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."

Research underway on how COVID-19 variants are spreading in Florida

AdventHealth is taking an extremely close look at the virus to find out which COVID-19 variants are in Central Florida specifically.

Florida reports largest daily COVID-19 case increase in a month

As of Thursday morning, 9,136,036 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been distributed in Florida. That covers 5,979,461 people.

Florida nursing home resident celebrates 104th birthday with family

The nursing home said the woman spent her life as a singer after being forced to leave school to support her family during the Great Depression. 

MLB to distribute $1.5 million in free tickets to essential workers

Major League Baseball and its teams said Thursday they will distribute $1.5 million in free tickets this regular season to essential workers of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

DOJ warns about fake COVID-19 vaccine survey scams

The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.

'One and done': Gov. Gavin Newsom receives Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Baldwin Hills

California Governor Gavin Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall on Thursday, which was the same day all Californians over the age of 50 became eligible to get the vaccine.

Dog who repeatedly stole stuffed unicorn from dollar store gets adopted

The stray dog named Sisu stole the hearts of many after his story of determination to reach a stuffed unicorn inside Dollar General was shared widely online.

Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.

Could the end of distance learning in Florida be on the horizon?

Florida's Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran suggested that funding for the style of learning could revert back to pre-pandemic levels.