Court cites ‘defiance’ by districts on school masks
An appeals court Friday signaled it thinks school officials in Alachua and Duval counties have violated state law by requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic and ordered lower courts to quickly take up the issue.
An appeals court Friday signaled it thinks school officials in Alachua and Duval counties have violated state law by requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic and ordered lower courts to quickly take up the issue.
12 states sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids 5-11? Here's what the evidence shows
Pfizer’s vaccine has been authorized by U.S. regulators for younger children, and millions of teens have already safely received the shot.
Pfizer’s vaccine has been authorized by U.S. regulators for younger children, and millions of teens have already safely received the shot.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
FBI: Nearly 4 times as many police officers have died from COVID-19 as guns in 2021
According to data from the FBI, there have been 279 line-of-duty deaths in the first nine months of 2021, with 169 of those deaths from COVID-19 alone. Gunfire claimed the lives of 43 officers, the FBI reported.
According to data from the FBI, there have been 279 line-of-duty deaths in the first nine months of 2021, with 169 of those deaths from COVID-19 alone. Gunfire claimed the lives of 43 officers, the FBI reported.
'Mu' variant of COVID-19 found in Altamonte Springs sewage
The City of Altamonte Springs announced this week that the Mu variant of COVID-19 was found in its sewer system.
The City of Altamonte Springs announced this week that the Mu variant of COVID-19 was found in its sewer system.
CDC: Vaccine immunity more protective than previous COVID-19 infection
A new CDC study published Friday shows how much more protective vaccines are against COVID-19 than immunity achieved through a previous infection.
A new CDC study published Friday shows how much more protective vaccines are against COVID-19 than immunity achieved through a previous infection.
Japan keeps borders closed to tourists despite drop in COVID-19 cases
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
Feds move to block Florida’s school virus mask penalties
The filing comes a day after Alachua and Broward Counties said the state reduced their overall funding because they received federal grants meant to offset state penalties for their mask requirements.
The filing comes a day after Alachua and Broward Counties said the state reduced their overall funding because they received federal grants meant to offset state penalties for their mask requirements.
Cargo crisis causing headaches
Almost half of all cargo coming into the United States arrives at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. Right now, billions of dollars in sneakers, furniture, and canned goods are floating just outside the port aboard some 60-plus ships.
Almost half of all cargo coming into the United States arrives at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. Right now, billions of dollars in sneakers, furniture, and canned goods are floating just outside the port aboard some 60-plus ships.
Florida now has some of the lowest COVID case numbers nationwide
The COVID-19 cases in Florida are now so low that, not only has Orange County removed its state of emergency, but also officials in Seminole County are also looking to make big changes, possibly as soon as Friday.
The COVID-19 cases in Florida are now so low that, not only has Orange County removed its state of emergency, but also officials in Seminole County are also looking to make big changes, possibly as soon as Friday.
Illinois bill would remove 'conscience' as basis for refusing vaccine
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Newsom weighs in on controversy over In-N-Out's vaccine stance
One Bay Area In-N-Out was shut down and another is currently under investigation for violating county health ordinances.
One Bay Area In-N-Out was shut down and another is currently under investigation for violating county health ordinances.
Report: At least 59K meat workers caught COVID-19, hundreds died
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
LA to give $1,000 no-strings-attached monthly payments to families in new guaranteed-income program
The BIG:LEAP -- Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot -- program will give $1,000 in direct cash payments to families each month for 12 months. The no-strings-attached payments will be given to families who were impacted by the pandemic and are living in poverty.
The BIG:LEAP -- Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot -- program will give $1,000 in direct cash payments to families each month for 12 months. The no-strings-attached payments will be given to families who were impacted by the pandemic and are living in poverty.
California county closes In-N-Out because burger chain refuses to enforce COVID-19 vaccination rules
Another California county closed down an In-N-Out restaurant on Tuesday because the popular burger chain refuses to enforce COVID-19 vaccination rules.
Another California county closed down an In-N-Out restaurant on Tuesday because the popular burger chain refuses to enforce COVID-19 vaccination rules.
CDC: Some immunocompromised people may need 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Enforcement of indoor COVID-19 vaccine mandates appears uneven across US
How rigorously vaccination requirements are being enforced varies from place to place, even within the same state or city.
How rigorously vaccination requirements are being enforced varies from place to place, even within the same state or city.