COVID deaths and cases are rising again at U.S. nursing homes
COVID-19 infections are soaring again at U.S. nursing homes because of the omicron wave, and deaths are climbing too, leading to new restrictions on family visits and a renewed push to get more residents and staff members vaccinated and boosted.
COVID-19 infections are soaring again at U.S. nursing homes because of the omicron wave, and deaths are climbing too, leading to new restrictions on family visits and a renewed push to get more residents and staff members vaccinated and boosted.
Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say
Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world.
Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world.
Florida man suing TSA over masks in case brought before U.S. Supreme Court
A Sanford man is suing the Transportation Security Administration in a case that has made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. He tells FOX 35 News that his son who has autism was not allowed on a plane on two separate occasions, saying he is unable to wear a mask.
A Sanford man is suing the Transportation Security Administration in a case that has made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. He tells FOX 35 News that his son who has autism was not allowed on a plane on two separate occasions, saying he is unable to wear a mask.
As millions suffer from ‘COVID-somnia,’ here's how you can sleep through the night
Although the current COVID-19 pandemic has led to many sleepless nights, insomniacs can improve their sleep by understanding the habits that cause difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep, according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Although the current COVID-19 pandemic has led to many sleepless nights, insomniacs can improve their sleep by understanding the habits that cause difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep, according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
Omicron COVID-19 takes toll on US sanitation workers, delaying garbage, recycling pickup
The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.
The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.
CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95, KN95 face masks
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
CDC: Cruise guidelines become voluntary starting Saturday
That means companies will be able to set their own safety protocols.
That means companies will be able to set their own safety protocols.
Center for Covid Control to 'pause' testing nationwide after Washington location shut down
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Fauci: Omicron may infect 'just about everybody' but vaccinated will still fare better
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.
Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: Oregon State University study
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
Delta: 8,000 employees contracted COVID-19 over past 4 weeks
Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.
Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.
Shoppers finding empty shelves at store due to supply issues
Across the country and in Central Florida, shoppers are feeling the effects of supply chain issues. Some shoppers tell FOX 35 News they’re concerned about the lack of goods, but they’re even more worried about prices going up.
Across the country and in Central Florida, shoppers are feeling the effects of supply chain issues. Some shoppers tell FOX 35 News they’re concerned about the lack of goods, but they’re even more worried about prices going up.
State health officials dispute 30 percent Covid nursing home death count discrepancy by auditor
"In my mind, it proved to me to be a very deadly decision and numbers are bearing it out," said State Rep. Steve Johnson (R-Wayland).
"In my mind, it proved to me to be a very deadly decision and numbers are bearing it out," said State Rep. Steve Johnson (R-Wayland).
Omicron could be headed for a rapid drop in Britain, US
Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.
Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.
FOX 35 talks with woman who graduated college with her grandfather, 88
When Melanie Salazar graduated from college on Dec. 11, she got to walk across the stage with a very special classmate: her grandfather.
When Melanie Salazar graduated from college on Dec. 11, she got to walk across the stage with a very special classmate: her grandfather.
Army has relieved six active-duty leaders, including two battalion commanders, for refusing vaccine
But the service so far has not involuntarily discharged any soldiers solely for refusing the vaccine
But the service so far has not involuntarily discharged any soldiers solely for refusing the vaccine
State Rep says Covid deaths in long-term facilities expected to be 30% higher in auditor's report
The revelation comes as Johnson released a statement regarding the report Wednesday evening. Johnson (R-Wayland) is the chair of the House Oversight Committee and said that residents deserve to know the truth.
The revelation comes as Johnson released a statement regarding the report Wednesday evening. Johnson (R-Wayland) is the chair of the House Oversight Committee and said that residents deserve to know the truth.