Fauci says US should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.

NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect

A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.

COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed at Lake County elementary schools

Participants reportedly must bring identification and parents or legal guardians must accompany anyone younger than 18 who wants a vaccine.

Carnival cruise ship denied entry to two ports after 'small number' onboard test positive for COVID

Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Freedom has been forced to alter its stops in the south Caribbean while still out at sea, after a "small number" of people onboard tested positive for COVID-19, the company says.

Another COVID Christmas brings anxiety, but also optimism

Christmas arrived around the world Saturday amid a surge in COVID-19 infections that kept many families apart, overwhelmed hospitals and curbed religious observances as the pandemic was poised to stretch into a third year.

COVID tests popular on Christmas Day as Florida virus cases surge

The demand for tests came a day after Florida broke its record for number of reported cases — 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday.

Florida hits all-time daily COVID-19 case record

Florida had 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March 2020, according to data from the CDC.

Florida judge latest to block Biden contractor vaccine rule

U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday wrote that Florida’s lawsuit against the rule demonstrated a “substantial likelihood” that the White House did not have authority to set the requirement.

Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA approves 2nd at-home treatment

Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.

Orlando Magic struggling with positive COVID-19 results

The Orlando Magic were back on the court against the Atlanta Hawks, following Monday’s COVID-19 suspension.

Lawmakers send letter asking gov to declare rent hikes an 'emergency'

Orange County officials recently broke ground on this affordable housing community.  State lawmakers say projects like these are a step in the right direction, but lots more needs to be done. 

Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show

Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.