LA County mask mandate for 'mega events' like concerts, sports games takes effect
The county defined “outdoor mega events" as any event that attracts a crowd of over 10,000 people, including music or food festivals, car shows, large endurance events and marathons, parades, sporting events and concerts.
The county defined “outdoor mega events" as any event that attracts a crowd of over 10,000 people, including music or food festivals, car shows, large endurance events and marathons, parades, sporting events and concerts.
COVID anxiety rising amid delta surge, poll finds
Anxiety in the United States over COVID-19 is at its highest level since winter, a new poll shows, as the delta variant rages, more states and school districts adopt mask and vaccination requirements and the nation’s hospitals once again fill to capacity.
Anxiety in the United States over COVID-19 is at its highest level since winter, a new poll shows, as the delta variant rages, more states and school districts adopt mask and vaccination requirements and the nation’s hospitals once again fill to capacity.
US support for vaccine mandates grows as COVID-19 anxiety rises, poll finds
A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
Epidemiologist predicts Florida will soon reach COVID herd immunity
An epidemiologist in Florida says there may be one benefit to the delta variant. He thinks it’s helping us inch closer to herd immunity in Florida.
An epidemiologist in Florida says there may be one benefit to the delta variant. He thinks it’s helping us inch closer to herd immunity in Florida.
Parent gives Nazi salute during debate about masks in classrooms at Birmingham school board meeting
A parent rendered a Nazi salute during a debate about students wearing masks at a Birmingham School Board meeting.
A parent rendered a Nazi salute during a debate about students wearing masks at a Birmingham School Board meeting.
AdventHealth has highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations to date
Central Florida’s largest hospital system is reporting about 1,620 patients are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. That’s AdventHealth’s highest number since the pandemic began.
Central Florida’s largest hospital system is reporting about 1,620 patients are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. That’s AdventHealth’s highest number since the pandemic began.
San Francisco bars, restaurants to begin checking for vaccination proof
Beginning Friday, San Francisco will become the only city in the U.S. to restrict indoor dining to those who provide proof of vaccination against COVID.
Beginning Friday, San Francisco will become the only city in the U.S. to restrict indoor dining to those who provide proof of vaccination against COVID.
Can you collect unemployment if you are fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
Gov. DeSantis says vaccine mandate could cause staffing problems
The White House said workers will have to be vaccinated at nursing homes that rely on Medicaid and Medicare funding.
The White House said workers will have to be vaccinated at nursing homes that rely on Medicaid and Medicare funding.
ACC teams that can't play due to COVID-19 will forfeit
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced an updated COVID-19 rescheduling policy on Thursday that means teams unable to play scheduled games because of pandemic-related protocols on its roster will be forced to forfeit.
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced an updated COVID-19 rescheduling policy on Thursday that means teams unable to play scheduled games because of pandemic-related protocols on its roster will be forced to forfeit.
COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
Seminole County opens 4 new COVID-19 testing sites as cases surge
All three sites will offer free COVID-19 tests between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. seven days a week.
All three sites will offer free COVID-19 tests between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. seven days a week.
Biden, first lady will get COVID-19 booster shots once eligible
President Joe Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots once they are available.
President Joe Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots once they are available.
ACL Music Festival to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test
A printed copy of a negative COVID-19 test will need to be obtained within three days of attending the event. Vaccinated people can show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination instead.
A printed copy of a negative COVID-19 test will need to be obtained within three days of attending the event. Vaccinated people can show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination instead.
COVID-triggered ADEM disorder leaves girl unable to see, speak
A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19
A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19
COVID-19 severity depends on transmission, NIH study suggests
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
Arkansas hospital shows grim picture inside its COVID-19 ICU
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas told the story of two unvaccinated fathers who are now critically ill after contracting COVID-19.
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas told the story of two unvaccinated fathers who are now critically ill after contracting COVID-19.
With 10,000 students stuck home, Hillsborough School Board votes to mandate masks
Faced with rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and students quarantining at home due to contact with the virus, the Hillsborough County School Board voted Wednesday to buck the governor’s order and mandate masks for all students and staff.
Faced with rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and students quarantining at home due to contact with the virus, the Hillsborough County School Board voted Wednesday to buck the governor’s order and mandate masks for all students and staff.
‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.