DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
CDC updates coronavirus Thanksgiving guidance, urges against travel
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
Orange County Convention Center testing site closes early so they can process every car waiting
Earlier in the day, the Orange County Convention Center COVID-19 testing site said that would close by 4 p.m. if capacity isr eached.
Earlier in the day, the Orange County Convention Center COVID-19 testing site said that would close by 4 p.m. if capacity isr eached.
Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid COVID-19 betting claim
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
‘URGENT ALERT’: CDC urges mask use, social distancing ‘NOW’ amid COVID-19 surge
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Florida unemployment claims drop as slow holiday season nears
The estimated unemployment claims in Florida were the lowest since before the pandemic forced businesses to shut down or scale back in March.
The estimated unemployment claims in Florida were the lowest since before the pandemic forced businesses to shut down or scale back in March.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
How soon may you be able to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine?
Florida reported nearly 8,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday. While cases rise, Pfizer has reported a vaccine trial that shows around 95 percent effectiveness in fighting COVID-19. Now, counties in Florida are discussing distribution plans once approved.
Florida reported nearly 8,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday. While cases rise, Pfizer has reported a vaccine trial that shows around 95 percent effectiveness in fighting COVID-19. Now, counties in Florida are discussing distribution plans once approved.
Tale of two small businesses: one survives pandemic, one doesn’t
Two small Central Florida businesses received assistance to ride out the coronavirus pandemic. One survived while the other had to shut down.
Two small Central Florida businesses received assistance to ride out the coronavirus pandemic. One survived while the other had to shut down.
Sprouts grocery chain opens Dr. Phillips location amid competition
A new grocery store is opening in Central Florida. Sprouts is opening a new location at Dr. Phillips in Orlando.
A new grocery store is opening in Central Florida. Sprouts is opening a new location at Dr. Phillips in Orlando.
Poll: 58% say they would get COVID-19 vaccine
A new poll suggests more people are willing to get a coronavirus vaccine once it is approved for distribution.
A new poll suggests more people are willing to get a coronavirus vaccine once it is approved for distribution.
Central Florida gets another grocery store
A new grocery store is opening in Central Florida. Sprouts is opening a new location at Dr. Phillips in Orlando.
A new grocery store is opening in Central Florida. Sprouts is opening a new location at Dr. Phillips in Orlando.
Over 7.9K new COVID-19 cases, 88 more deaths reported in Florida
That brings the statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 905,248, resulting in at least 17,949 deaths.
That brings the statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 905,248, resulting in at least 17,949 deaths.
‘My daughter was perfectly healthy’: 5-year-old Texas girl tragically dies of COVID-19
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
COVID-19 deaths in US surpass 250,000 as states add new restrictions
More than 250,000 deaths in the United States are now blamed on COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University.
More than 250,000 deaths in the United States are now blamed on COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Corcoran says distance learning will remain an option for second half of school year
Florida students will be able to continue to learn remotely through the second half of the school year as the state grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Wednesday.
Florida students will be able to continue to learn remotely through the second half of the school year as the state grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Wednesday.
Kriseman among several Florida mayors urging Gov. DeSantis to change state's COVID-19 response
In a virtual press conference, five mayors, including St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman called for swift action and urged DeSantis to put a mandatory, state-wide mask mandate in place.
In a virtual press conference, five mayors, including St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman called for swift action and urged DeSantis to put a mandatory, state-wide mask mandate in place.
Carnival cancels cruises through end of January
Carnival announced on Wednesday that there will be no cruises through the end of January 2021. This comes just as work has been completed at a new terminal at Port Canaveral.
Carnival announced on Wednesday that there will be no cruises through the end of January 2021. This comes just as work has been completed at a new terminal at Port Canaveral.
In one California city, some resist state's new coronavirus restrictions
But in Yuba City, there was little evidence things had changed, a sign of the challenge facing state officials as they try to bring back restrictions from the spring on a population less willing to accept them.
But in Yuba City, there was little evidence things had changed, a sign of the challenge facing state officials as they try to bring back restrictions from the spring on a population less willing to accept them.