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.
Another event cancels at Orange County Convention Center
Just as Central Florida's tourism industry was getting back on its feet, the COVID-19 delta variant is knocking it back down.
Just as Central Florida's tourism industry was getting back on its feet, the COVID-19 delta variant is knocking it back down.
Health experts tout monoclonal antibody therapy's effectiveness in treating COVID-19
Monoclonal antibody therapy is getting rave reviews from medical experts for its effectiveness in treating patients with the coronavirus. But not all hospitals in Central Florida are offering it.
Monoclonal antibody therapy is getting rave reviews from medical experts for its effectiveness in treating patients with the coronavirus. But not all hospitals in Central Florida are offering it.
Daytona Beach considers rolling back last call
Last call could be coming an hour earlier in Daytona Beach. The city is considering ending alcohol sales at 2 a.m. rather than the current 3 a.m. No decision was made on Wednesday night because one of the commission members resigned for an unrelated reason.
Last call could be coming an hour earlier in Daytona Beach. The city is considering ending alcohol sales at 2 a.m. rather than the current 3 a.m. No decision was made on Wednesday night because one of the commission members resigned for an unrelated reason.
Another event cancels at Orange County Convention Center
Just as Central Florida's tourism industry was getting back on its feet, the COVID-19 delta variant is knocking it back down. A second event has been canceled at the Orange County Convention Center in as many weeks, the county says.
Just as Central Florida's tourism industry was getting back on its feet, the COVID-19 delta variant is knocking it back down. A second event has been canceled at the Orange County Convention Center in as many weeks, the county says.
Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Orange County opens COVID-19 testing site at Econ Soccer Park
The site will operate there until August 31st, operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
The site will operate there until August 31st, operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
Arkansas has 25 open ICU beds, other states’ hospital capacity dwindling
A number of states are once again seeing sharp increases in COVID-19 ICU hospitalizations amid a surge in new cases driven by the hyper-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
A number of states are once again seeing sharp increases in COVID-19 ICU hospitalizations amid a surge in new cases driven by the hyper-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
'I am standing in your way': DeSantis fires back after Biden criticizes Florida governor's pandemic response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at President Joe Biden, one day after the president criticized the Republican governor for his handling of the pandemic as the Sunshine State sees a record spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at President Joe Biden, one day after the president criticized the Republican governor for his handling of the pandemic as the Sunshine State sees a record spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Arkansas governor says he regrets signing mask ban amid COVID-19 surge
Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.
Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.
COVID-19 lambda variant: What to know about the coronavirus strain
WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.
WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.
New COVID-19 cases in US surpassed 100K for past 2 days
On Aug. 3, the U.S. recorded 127,976 new daily cases and on Aug. 4, the country counted 106,557 new daily COVID-19 cases.
On Aug. 3, the U.S. recorded 127,976 new daily cases and on Aug. 4, the country counted 106,557 new daily COVID-19 cases.
Barbie honors COVID-19 pandemic heroes with custom dolls
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Florida firefighter passes away after battle with COVID-19, city says
The City of Melbourne confirmed the death of firefighter Driver Engineer Scott Allender. They said that he passed away on Tuesday evening after battling COVID-19 since early July.
The City of Melbourne confirmed the death of firefighter Driver Engineer Scott Allender. They said that he passed away on Tuesday evening after battling COVID-19 since early July.
COVID-19 booster shots: WHO calls for moratorium until end of September
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
Some Florida school districts look to move forward with masks, despite governor's order
At least four Florida school districts are trying to work around Governor Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring school boards from requiring students to wear masks because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At least four Florida school districts are trying to work around Governor Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring school boards from requiring students to wear masks because of the COVID-19 pandemic.