FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs

The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.

COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director

Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.

Teens struggle to balance school, family, work amid COVID-19 pandemic

Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids.

Study hints, but can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19

Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover.

USF survey: Most Floridians want a statewide mask mandate

Researchers surveyed 600 Floridians from across the state from July 30 through August 10 for their data.

Two 5th-grade teachers at Central Florida school start school year in self-quarantine

Two 5th-grade teachers giving in-person instruction at an Altamonte Springs elementary school began the new school year self-quarantining after one of them tested positive for COVID-19, the school district said.

Rent relief surprise for Lake Mary shoe repair business
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A small business struggling to stay afloat received an unexpected lifeline in the form of one month's rent.

US nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound

A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.

Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths

Texas has surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues.

UNC-Chapel Hill to move to remote learning for undergrad courses after jump in COVID-19 cases

“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.

Returning vacationers face new constraints as coronavirus spikes

Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.

Quarantine requirements may delay children's return to in-person school amid COVID-19 pandemic

As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.