101-year-old man beats COVID-19, celebrates birthday at Minneapolis VA
It was a rare, bright moment on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle on Tuesday. The medical staff at the VA in Minneapolis marked Sammy Nilva’s 101st birthday before sending him home with his symptoms no longer requiring hospitalization.
It was a rare, bright moment on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle on Tuesday. The medical staff at the VA in Minneapolis marked Sammy Nilva’s 101st birthday before sending him home with his symptoms no longer requiring hospitalization.
US intel: Coronavirus not manmade, still studying lab theory
In recent days the Trump administration has sharpened his rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to do act swiftly enough to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 or sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak, according to the Associated Press.
In recent days the Trump administration has sharpened his rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to do act swiftly enough to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 or sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak, according to the Associated Press.
More than 432,000 jobless claims filed in Florida last week
The U.S. Department of Labor said 432,465 initial claims for jobless benefits were filed in Florida last week, down slightly from the previous week’s more than half-million claims.
The U.S. Department of Labor said 432,465 initial claims for jobless benefits were filed in Florida last week, down slightly from the previous week’s more than half-million claims.
Remdesivir could be promising drug to treat coronavirus: report
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.
California gym owner is re-opening, says shelter-in-place order is unconstitutional
"This is government overreach, and under the First, the Fifth and the 14th amendments of the United States Constitution, we have a constitutional right to do exactly what we’re doing,” the gym owner's attorney said.
"This is government overreach, and under the First, the Fifth and the 14th amendments of the United States Constitution, we have a constitutional right to do exactly what we’re doing,” the gym owner's attorney said.
Immigrants deliver food, 'hope' to workers hit by pandemic
These aide networks can be informal and operate on word-of-mouth and social media fundraising campaigns, the AP reported.
These aide networks can be informal and operate on word-of-mouth and social media fundraising campaigns, the AP reported.
About 50 bodies found in U-Haul trucks outside Brooklyn funeral home
The bodies were found inside trucks parked on Utica Avenue in the Flatlands section on Wednesday afternoon.
The bodies were found inside trucks parked on Utica Avenue in the Flatlands section on Wednesday afternoon.
Tyson doubling bonuses, increases healthcare benefits for frontline workers
The 'Thank You Bonuses' total $120 million for the company's 116,000 U.S. frontline workers and truckers, up from the $60 million announced in early April.
The 'Thank You Bonuses' total $120 million for the company's 116,000 U.S. frontline workers and truckers, up from the $60 million announced in early April.
Postal service sees 37% increase in mail delivery since pandemic
The postal service says it now needs more workers and there are hundreds of job opportunities here in the Bay Area.
The postal service says it now needs more workers and there are hundreds of job opportunities here in the Bay Area.
Frequently asked questions about phase one of the plan to reopen Florida
After Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined the initial part of his plan to reopen Florida from the coronavirus lockdowns, many people still had questions about what is allowed and what businesses can be open.
After Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined the initial part of his plan to reopen Florida from the coronavirus lockdowns, many people still had questions about what is allowed and what businesses can be open.
Disney donating one million cloth face masks for families in underserved communities
Disney fans can also purchase masks online with profits going to Medshare.
Disney fans can also purchase masks online with profits going to Medshare.
Thousands may join class-action lawsuit over state's failed unemployment website
A group of Floridians is suing the state after weeks of struggles and frustration navigating the unemployment system, its crashing website, and its overwhelmed call center. Many laid off due to COVID-19 have been left for almost two months without a single dollar.
A group of Floridians is suing the state after weeks of struggles and frustration navigating the unemployment system, its crashing website, and its overwhelmed call center. Many laid off due to COVID-19 have been left for almost two months without a single dollar.
Publix is now selling their own masks
A month ago, Publix began allowing employees to wear masks. Over a week ago, they made it mandatory for workers.
A month ago, Publix began allowing employees to wear masks. Over a week ago, they made it mandatory for workers.
Coronavirus testing at Barnett Park rescheduled due to weather
Barnett Park will instead hold testing on Saturday.
Barnett Park will instead hold testing on Saturday.
Strong storms moving across Central Florida on Thursday
Most of the rain should clear by early afternoon with a beautiful weekend ahead.
Most of the rain should clear by early afternoon with a beautiful weekend ahead.
Rep. Matt Gaetz unveils legislation to deport all illegal immigrants during a pandemic
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would force the government to deport all illegal immigrants held in the U.S. when a national emergency is declared because of a communicable disease -- the latest call for tougher border and immigration restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would force the government to deport all illegal immigrants held in the U.S. when a national emergency is declared because of a communicable disease -- the latest call for tougher border and immigration restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump says he won’t extend social distancing guidelines
“We’re heartened that the worst of the pain and suffering is going to be behind us,” Trump said as he led a roundtable with executives from companies like Hilton and Toyota.
“We’re heartened that the worst of the pain and suffering is going to be behind us,” Trump said as he led a roundtable with executives from companies like Hilton and Toyota.
What is allowed to open under phase one of Governor DeSantis' plan to reopen Florida?
The phase will begin on Monday, May 4th except in the hardest-hit counties of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. Restaurants and retails will be allowed limited reopening.
The phase will begin on Monday, May 4th except in the hardest-hit counties of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. Restaurants and retails will be allowed limited reopening.
Restaurants prepared to reopen at reduced capacity
Many small business owners are thankful they will be able to return to work on Monday. Many still have reservations about the first phase of Florida's reopening will play out.
Many small business owners are thankful they will be able to return to work on Monday. Many still have reservations about the first phase of Florida's reopening will play out.
Scanner can detect symptoms
Health scanners which look similar to metal detectors can scan for heart rate, respiratory rates and temperature.
Health scanners which look similar to metal detectors can scan for heart rate, respiratory rates and temperature.