In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
Here's what in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic looks like in one Florida county
Marion County Public Schools are already doing in-person summer school.
Marion County Public Schools are already doing in-person summer school.
Spiking cost of gasoline pushes June consumer prices up 0.6%
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
French bus driver dies after brutal attack by passengers who refused to wear face masks
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
Doctor: Miami becoming ‘epicenter’ of coronavirus outbreak
Its three counties — Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach — make up about a quarter of the state’s population but have been responsible for about half the new cases.
Its three counties — Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach — make up about a quarter of the state’s population but have been responsible for about half the new cases.
FDA warns of dozens more potentially toxic hand sanitizers to avoid
According to the FDA, substantial methanol exposure "can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death."
According to the FDA, substantial methanol exposure "can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death."
Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.
Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.
Gym owners, salons react to California coronavirus rollbacks
"Out of the blue, here is Newsom dropping the bomb, we have to close immediately, and I'm very upset," said gym owner Adam Kovacs. "This is like the biggest nightmare for every business."
"Out of the blue, here is Newsom dropping the bomb, we have to close immediately, and I'm very upset," said gym owner Adam Kovacs. "This is like the biggest nightmare for every business."
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Map shows risk level of COVID-19 exposure by location, size of event
A map developed by researchers at Georgia Tech updates automatically to show how likely you are to contract COVID-19.
A map developed by researchers at Georgia Tech updates automatically to show how likely you are to contract COVID-19.
What the record-shattering number of positive COVID-19 tests in Florida really means
The governor addressed Florida's record numbers over the weekend, but what do all of the numbers really mean?
The governor addressed Florida's record numbers over the weekend, but what do all of the numbers really mean?
'Help us save lives': Plasma donations critically needed in Florida, donors can get paid, officials say
The pool of eligible donors are those 250,000-plus people who have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The pool of eligible donors are those 250,000-plus people who have tested positive for the coronavirus.
'Unconstitutional and illegal': Florida Rep. announces lawsuit against City of DeLand over mask mandate
Sabatini's been crisscrossing the state, filing lawsuits against cities and counties with laws requiring people to wear masks.
Sabatini's been crisscrossing the state, filing lawsuits against cities and counties with laws requiring people to wear masks.
Winter Haven leaders unanimously approve mask ordinance; rules begin 5 p.m. Tuesday
City commissioners in Winter Haven voted unanimously Monday to approve an ordinance requiring face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
City commissioners in Winter Haven voted unanimously Monday to approve an ordinance requiring face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June
The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into tax revenues.
The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into tax revenues.
UN: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger
The United Nations says the ranks of the world’s hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.
The United Nations says the ranks of the world’s hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.
Face coverings required everywhere in Key West, including outside, regardless of social distancing
Masks are now mandatory everywhere in Key West regardless of the ability to social distance. The only exception is inside a residence.
Masks are now mandatory everywhere in Key West regardless of the ability to social distance. The only exception is inside a residence.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 13 million, according to Johns Hopkins
The troubling milestone comes at a time when case counts are surging in the U.S. and some other nations.
The troubling milestone comes at a time when case counts are surging in the U.S. and some other nations.