Florida reports over 8.3K new COVID-19 cases, 99 more deaths

The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 961,676 cases, resulting in 18,482 deaths. 

Major PPE manufacturer shuts down after 2,500 workers diagnosed with COVID-19

Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.

Is that holiday gathering too risky? New tool helps you decide

If you are on the fence about your Thanksgiving or holiday plans, a website created by the Georgia Institute of Technology may help you measure your level of risk of being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at that gathering or event.

Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response

Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.

US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans

U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.

Analysts: Florida's tourism to experience uptick in 2021

The outlooks posted Tuesday indicate the state could be back to 30 million visitors a quarter by the third quarter of 2021.

Boy celebrates 5th birthday without his parents, both lost to COVID-19

A little boy from Texas turned 5 on Sunday and marked the birthday without his parents, who both died from the coronavirus within months of each other.

A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say

Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.

Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds

A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.

States impose new rules, plead with public to stop COVID-19 spread

State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.

CDC says cruises are 'very risky' for COVID-19 exposure
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says going on a cruise is one of the riskiest activities when it comes to exposure to COVID-19.

Disney Cruise Lines cancels all sailings until February 2021

Those who have paid their reservation in full will be offered the choice of a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing or a full refund.

Economic forecast for Florida
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A new report shows that Florida's economy remains on track to have a faster recovery than the rest of the nation.