COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high among 30 to 39-year-olds, CDC tracker shows
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alachua County Schools extends mask mandate for 8 more weeks
Prior to the school year, Alachua County Schools voted unanimously for a mask mandate during the first two weeks of school.
Prior to the school year, Alachua County Schools voted unanimously for a mask mandate during the first two weeks of school.
Osceola County mandates masks for most students with opt-out choice
The Osceola County School Board decided to make that change on Tuesday night. However, the change only affects certain grade levels.
The Osceola County School Board decided to make that change on Tuesday night. However, the change only affects certain grade levels.
Who's eligible? Seminole County distributing COVID-19 booster shots
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved booster shots for people who are immunocompromised.
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved booster shots for people who are immunocompromised.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19
According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.
According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.
Feds to continue picking up COVID-19 tab
In a boost for Florida and other states, the Biden administration on Tuesday issued a memorandum extending through the end of the year a move by the federal government to fully fund COVID-19 disaster costs.
In a boost for Florida and other states, the Biden administration on Tuesday issued a memorandum extending through the end of the year a move by the federal government to fully fund COVID-19 disaster costs.
COVID-19 surge: Tennessee National Guard deploys over 550 soldiers to assist hospitals
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
Florida Board of Education to discuss school districts that require students to wear masks
Broward and Alachua school districts require students to wear masks despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent executive order prohibiting such mandates.
Broward and Alachua school districts require students to wear masks despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent executive order prohibiting such mandates.
Florida mayor tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
“I believe the vaccine has lessened the severity of my symptoms,” the Mayor explained.
“I believe the vaccine has lessened the severity of my symptoms,” the Mayor explained.
Florida files motion to toss out school mask case filed by parents
The attorneys for DeSantis, the State Board of Education, the state Department of Education, and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran filed a motion Monday.
The attorneys for DeSantis, the State Board of Education, the state Department of Education, and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran filed a motion Monday.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots likely to be recommended at 8 months
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
Las Vegas Raiders to require vaccines for fans at home games
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
Texas requests five mortuary trailers as COVID continues to surge
The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them
The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them
Surge in new COVID-19 cases amid delta spread 'going very steeply upward'
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
2 Hawaii tourists arrested for using fake vaccine cards, officials say
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Seminole Fire asks residents to limit calling 911 due to COVID-19, 'what NOT to call 911 for'
“We are working to stress to the public what NOT to call 911 for and what to call 911 for,” the fire department said.
“We are working to stress to the public what NOT to call 911 for and what to call 911 for,” the fire department said.
Report: Valencia College will not require masks on campus
According to the Orlando Sentinel, a message was sent to all employees saying there was no practical way to enforce a mandate.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, a message was sent to all employees saying there was no practical way to enforce a mandate.