Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses

Beginning  March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required. 

Could more groups be added to get the vaccine?
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Seminole County's Emergency Manager Alan Harris spoke to FOX 35's Good Day Orlando's Danielle Knox about Seminole County's capability to expand vaccinations to other groups when the time comes.

FOX 35 EXCLUSIVE: Golden Corral emerges from bankruptcy, hires nearly 1,700

The country’s largest Golden Corral franchisee has emerged from bankruptcy. With that, nearly 1,700 jobs have been saved at a time when a lot of people are still out of work.

Golden Corral emerges from bankruptcy, hires nearly 1,700
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The country’s largest Golden Corral franchisee has emerged from bankruptcy. With that, nearly 1,700 jobs have been saved at a time when a lot of people are still out of work.

Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses lost to spoilage or discarded across US

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.

Fried demands investigation into vaccine distribution
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Florida's agriculture commissioner is accusing the governor of corruption and it's all over vaccine distribution.

Teachers, child care workers nationwide can now sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.

‘Today is day 353’: Woman takes 189 pills a week nearly 1 year after COVID-19 diagnosis to combat symptoms

March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.

Senate debates COVID-19 relief bill
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President Joe Biden has agreed to a compromise with moderate Democrats in the U.S. Senate to narrow the income eligibility for the next round of the coronavirus stimulus payments.

All educator now eligible for vaccines
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Educators, school staff, and daycare workers of all ages can now get the coronavirus vaccine at FEMA locations, CVS, Walmart, and Publix. This goes against the state order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis, but he acknowledged that because the federal government is providing the vaccine supplies, it also has the authority to adjust eligibility.

‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”

Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote

Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.

Gov. DeSantis faces growing charges of vaccine favoritism

DeSantis pushed back Thursday, saying a local hospital — not the state — was behind the vaccinations in question.

Walmart expands vaccine eligibility to all Florida teachers, daycare workers

The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program was updated after President Biden said all states prioritize school staff and childcare workers for vaccinations.

California amusement parks face 'slow and difficult' recovery after year-long closure

This month marks one year since Disneyland indefinitely closed its gates due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, California's amusement parks are on track to be the last to reopen across the United States. 

Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.