Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts weigh in
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
Marion County firefighter back home after months in hospital fighting COVID-19
COVID-19 turned 51-year-old Chuck Westphal's life upside down. The Marion County firefighter spent nearly seven months in and out of the hospital battling an infection.
COVID-19 turned 51-year-old Chuck Westphal's life upside down. The Marion County firefighter spent nearly seven months in and out of the hospital battling an infection.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Business coach from Central Florida helping others navigate career goals
A business coach from Central Florida is helping people all over the country to bounce back from career setbacks during the pandemic. With millions of people quitting their jobs during the great resignation, she’s helping some of them take the leap to start their own businesses, including Jo Badger from Sanford.
A business coach from Central Florida is helping people all over the country to bounce back from career setbacks during the pandemic. With millions of people quitting their jobs during the great resignation, she’s helping some of them take the leap to start their own businesses, including Jo Badger from Sanford.
Influential model finds 73% of US now immune to omicron
This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.
This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.
NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
California ends mask mandate, but not all counties are ditching masks
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Baby formula shortage impacting Central Florida moms
The in-stock rates have are dropping due to supply chain issues, according to market researchers.
The in-stock rates have are dropping due to supply chain issues, according to market researchers.
American companies return to 'normal' operations as COVID-19 pandemic wanes
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
California mask mandate ignored by high-profile celebrities spotted enjoying Super Bowl LVI
Everyone who attended Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium was given a mask. Few in the stands were seen wearing them.
Everyone who attended Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium was given a mask. Few in the stands were seen wearing them.
Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 leads to stillbirths in infected women, destroys placenta, study finds
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
What is the consumer price index and how is it used to measure inflation?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services and is often used as a way to gauge inflation.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services and is often used as a way to gauge inflation.
Kingwood mom who survived COVID-19, 3 strokes, heart attack while pregnant names baby after doctor
Diana Crouch, a Kingwood mother of five, survived COVID-19, three strokes and a heart attack while pregnant and delivered a baby boy, who is now named after a doctor who had faith she would make it during her four-month hospitalization.
Diana Crouch, a Kingwood mother of five, survived COVID-19, three strokes and a heart attack while pregnant and delivered a baby boy, who is now named after a doctor who had faith she would make it during her four-month hospitalization.
NJ 3-year-old kicked out of speech therapy due to mask mandates: 'Catastrophic moral crime'
The boy's mother was told, 'If you don't put a mask on your son, we can't provide services' — she tells Fox News Digital exactly what happened
The boy's mother was told, 'If you don't put a mask on your son, we can't provide services' — she tells Fox News Digital exactly what happened
Volusia County Fairgrounds COVID testing site closed
COVID-19 testing sites around Central Florida are seeing so much less traffic, that some are starting to close down.
COVID-19 testing sites around Central Florida are seeing so much less traffic, that some are starting to close down.