US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
Arkansas judge blocks law banning mask mandates in schools
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
July jobs report: US adds 943K jobs, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
'There are no beds left': Louisiana hospital says state in 'darkest days' of pandemic
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
Flagler’s top doctor thankful for vaccine after ‘breakthrough case’ diagnosis
The administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County is doing OK after catching COVID-19.
The administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County is doing OK after catching COVID-19.
Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Seminole County Public Schools to require employees to wear masks
Seminole County Schools has announced that several new policy changes due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Seminole County Schools has announced that several new policy changes due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Health officials warn of more possible COVID variants
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
Amazon, Wells Fargo among companies delaying return-to-office plans
Several major companies — including Amazon, Wells Fargo, Google and Apple — are delaying return-to-office dates, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant.
Several major companies — including Amazon, Wells Fargo, Google and Apple — are delaying return-to-office dates, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant.
Florida deputy dies from COVID-19 complications, sheriff's office says
The Orange County Sheriff's Office shared on Thursday that Deputy First Class Craig Seijos has passed away from complications related to COVID-19.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office shared on Thursday that Deputy First Class Craig Seijos has passed away from complications related to COVID-19.
California mandates vaccines for all health care workers by Sept. 30
California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.
California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.
CDC: US COVID-19 cases up 43%, 83% of counties see ‘moderate to high’ spread
The CDC reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all age groups as the delta variant tears through the U.S.
The CDC reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all age groups as the delta variant tears through the U.S.
Delta plus variant: What it is and how it differs from other coronavirus strains
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
Amazon pushes back return-to-office to January 2022
Seattle-based retail giant Amazon has delayed its return to the office for US corporate employees to January 3, 2022 as COVID-19 cases surge nationally due to the delta variant.
Seattle-based retail giant Amazon has delayed its return to the office for US corporate employees to January 3, 2022 as COVID-19 cases surge nationally due to the delta variant.
Moderna says delta variant will lead to more breakthrough cases among vaccinated
Moderna said it believes the delta variant’s spread combined with people indoors as it gets colder will lead to an increase in breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
Moderna said it believes the delta variant’s spread combined with people indoors as it gets colder will lead to an increase in breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
COVID-19 Delta variant and kids: Protecting children who aren’t old enough to get vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
COVID-19 spike: In Florida hospitals, 'there are only so many beds'
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.
COVID-19 Delta variant symptoms: What we know and what to look for
Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about the Delta variant, its symptoms, characteristics and other things to watch for.
Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about the Delta variant, its symptoms, characteristics and other things to watch for.