Furloughed hotel workers not coming back soon
The coronavirus pandemic is having a big impact on Central Florida's economy. Four major Orlando hotels say furloughed workers will not be returning to work anytime soon.
The coronavirus pandemic is having a big impact on Central Florida's economy. Four major Orlando hotels say furloughed workers will not be returning to work anytime soon.
Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Could your symptoms be COVID-19? The signs range from mild to severe
Here are some of the more common (and uncommon) symptoms of the novel coronavirus.
Here are some of the more common (and uncommon) symptoms of the novel coronavirus.
Interactive map: See probability of encountering COVID-19 at event where you live
The assessment tool gives a glimpse of the risk level-- the estimated chance (0-100%)--that at least one infected person will be present at an event in your county, based on the size of the event.
The assessment tool gives a glimpse of the risk level-- the estimated chance (0-100%)--that at least one infected person will be present at an event in your county, based on the size of the event.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say they would not get coronavirus vaccine if it were ready now
As many as one in three Americans said they would not get a vaccine for COVID-19 — even if the vaccine were FDA-approved and free of charge.
As many as one in three Americans said they would not get a vaccine for COVID-19 — even if the vaccine were FDA-approved and free of charge.
Minnesotans attending Sturgis asked to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days upon return
Minnesota health leaders are asking Minnesotans who will be attending the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days after they return.
Minnesota health leaders are asking Minnesotans who will be attending the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days after they return.
Study suggests COVID-19 patients not showing symptoms may carry just as much of the virus
New research suggests that asymptomatic people who are infected with the novel coronavirus carry similar levels of the virus in their body as those with symptoms — and for almost as long.
New research suggests that asymptomatic people who are infected with the novel coronavirus carry similar levels of the virus in their body as those with symptoms — and for almost as long.
Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 50 years — all because of COVID-19 and a broken arm
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
California surpasses 10,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the third-highest figure in the nation
New York and New Jersey have the highest and second highest number of deaths in the U.S. at more than 32,000 and nearly 16,000, respectively; both states have far fewer people than California.
New York and New Jersey have the highest and second highest number of deaths in the U.S. at more than 32,000 and nearly 16,000, respectively; both states have far fewer people than California.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests negative after positive COVID-19 test before Trump visit
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's office said he took the test as part of standard protocol before meeting Trump at an airport in Cleveland.
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's office said he took the test as part of standard protocol before meeting Trump at an airport in Cleveland.
Undocumented families face immense challenges as virtual school year looms
There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung.
There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung.
Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West
Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.
Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.
Safe 'hugging booths' allow the elderly to connect with family during coronavirus pandemic
Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”
Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”
Jacksonville deputy passes away from COVID-19 related illness
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own after a lieutenant died due to a COVID-19 related illness, reports FOX 30.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own after a lieutenant died due to a COVID-19 related illness, reports FOX 30.
Plexiglas barriers to be installed at security lanes at OIA
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says new, large acrylic barriers will soon be installed at security lanes in 37 priority airports around the country, including Orlando International Airport.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says new, large acrylic barriers will soon be installed at security lanes in 37 priority airports around the country, including Orlando International Airport.
Tourism still struggling in Orange County
Tourism numbers in Orange County are improving some but the pandemic is still hammering the local economy.
Tourism numbers in Orange County are improving some but the pandemic is still hammering the local economy.
As Winter Park businesses close due to COVID-19, concerns are raised over future of Park Avenue
Five stores have shut down along Winter Park's Park Avenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials say, and several more business owners are worried they could be next.
Five stores have shut down along Winter Park's Park Avenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials say, and several more business owners are worried they could be next.
7-year-old Chatham County boy dies from COVID-19, health officials confirm
A 7-year-old boy has become the youngest person in Georgia to die from COVID-19, health officials confirmed Thursday.
A 7-year-old boy has become the youngest person in Georgia to die from COVID-19, health officials confirmed Thursday.
University of Washington model predicts nearly 300,000 COVID-19 deaths in US by Dec. 1
A widely cited University of Washington model predicts U.S. deaths from COVID-19 will reach nearly 300,000 by Dec. 1.
A widely cited University of Washington model predicts U.S. deaths from COVID-19 will reach nearly 300,000 by Dec. 1.
Jobless Floridians told they owe state money, in latest unemployment system glitch
Five months after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Floridians are still filing unemployment claims. A new glitch in Florida's troubled unemployment system is showing many jobless residents owe the state money.
Five months after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Floridians are still filing unemployment claims. A new glitch in Florida's troubled unemployment system is showing many jobless residents owe the state money.