Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
Bruce Willis asked to leave store after 'refusing' to wear mask
The 65-year-old 'Die Hard' star was photographed leaving a Rite-Aid in Los Angeles on Sunday without a mask on.
The 65-year-old 'Die Hard' star was photographed leaving a Rite-Aid in Los Angeles on Sunday without a mask on.
Paraplegic rescue dogs have the time of their of lives playing in Minnesota snow
A group paraplegic pups at a Minnesota shelter had the time of their lives playing in the snow.
A group paraplegic pups at a Minnesota shelter had the time of their lives playing in the snow.
Dollar General to pay employees if they get the COVID-19 vaccine
It's not a requirement that employees get vaccinated, but Dollar General is encouraging it and hoping a little extra cash is enough incentive to do that.
It's not a requirement that employees get vaccinated, but Dollar General is encouraging it and hoping a little extra cash is enough incentive to do that.
Seminole County Public Schools to offer COVID-19 vaccine to employees 65 and up
Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to its SCPS employees who are 65 and older.
Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to its SCPS employees who are 65 and older.
US records deadly new milestone: More than 4,300 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
IRS and Treasury to stop sending stimulus checks this week
Legislation providing for the $600 payments, which was approved by lawmakers at the end of last month, stipulated that the departments needed to issue all payments by Friday.
Legislation providing for the $600 payments, which was approved by lawmakers at the end of last month, stipulated that the departments needed to issue all payments by Friday.
New variant of COVID-19 similar to U.K. strain discovered in patient in Ohio
Researchers have discovered a new variant of the SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in a patient in Ohio.
Researchers have discovered a new variant of the SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in a patient in Ohio.
Florida reports nearly 14K new COVID-19 cases, 174 more deaths
Florida's total number of cases since the start of the pandemic is now at 1,517,427.
Florida's total number of cases since the start of the pandemic is now at 1,517,427.
Yelp will indicate how well restaurants enforce masks, social distancing
In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.
In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.
Local politicians file legislation to improve Florida's unemployment system
The bill would also create an office that would be responsible for counseling people who are trying to get on unemployment.
The bill would also create an office that would be responsible for counseling people who are trying to get on unemployment.
Florida Sen. Rubio to Biden: Send $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans
“It would send a powerful message to the American people," Rubio wrote.
“It would send a powerful message to the American people," Rubio wrote.
Schumer pledges quick delivery of $2,000 stimulus checks: 'We will get that done'
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
Small Christmas gathering leaves 4 Georgia family members sickened with COVID-19
After a small Christmas morning gathering left four members of a Metro-Atlanta family infected with the coronavirus, Chris Kouns hopes sharing his father's story will give Philip Kouns one final chance to do what he loved most: help other people.
After a small Christmas morning gathering left four members of a Metro-Atlanta family infected with the coronavirus, Chris Kouns hopes sharing his father's story will give Philip Kouns one final chance to do what he loved most: help other people.
WHO: COVID-19 herd immunity won't happen in 2021, even with vaccines
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.
More than half of COVID-19 transmission comes from people without symptoms, CDC model shows
A model by CDC researchers found that asymptomatic individuals represented more than half of viral transmission of the novel coronavirus.
A model by CDC researchers found that asymptomatic individuals represented more than half of viral transmission of the novel coronavirus.
As COVID-19 pandemic worsens in US, most states resist tighter restrictions
As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.
As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.
Experts suggest targeting invasive pythons for key COVID vaccine ingredient
Invasive snakes have been destroying Florida's native wildlife for years. Now some experts believe there's another reason to hunt down the pythons: They may contain a key ingredient used for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Invasive snakes have been destroying Florida's native wildlife for years. Now some experts believe there's another reason to hunt down the pythons: They may contain a key ingredient used for the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC: International travelers must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flight to US
The CDC announced that all international travelers, including U.S. citizens traveling from abroad, must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight heading to America.
The CDC announced that all international travelers, including U.S. citizens traveling from abroad, must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight heading to America.
AdventHealth COVID-19 vaccination site opens at Orlando airport
For those with appointments, the vaccine is provided free of charge.
For those with appointments, the vaccine is provided free of charge.