Coronavirus variants: Experts fear mutations could mean COVID-19 reinfections

Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.

More COVID-19 variants reported in Central Florida
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More variants of coronavirus have been reported in Central Florida. Orange County confirms 10 cases of the UK variant. Nine new cases have been reported since the first was reported in less than a week.

Healthcare workers applaud Super Bowl COVID safety precautions

For some, attending the Super Bowl was the opportunity of a lifetime. For all, it was a day to forget the fight against COVID-19.

CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end

The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant

South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.

North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.

Maskless fans celebrate Super Bowl win despite Tampa's outdoor mask mandate

So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.

More contagious UK coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in US, study finds

Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.

AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant

The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.

Walmart, Winn-Dixie pharmacies to roll out COVID-19 vaccine this week

Publix has led the way, rolling out COVID-19 vaccines weeks ago in certain counties. Two other pharmacies, Winn Dixie and Walmart, will join them.