COVID-19 pandemic expected to end this year 'as a public health emergency,' says World Health Organization
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
TikTok request goes viral: Fearing he may die during surgery, man buys wife birthday cake in advance
A heartwarming request has gone viral in Flagler County. Last month, Keith Hall walked into Cupcake Café in Palm Coast for a simple request. He wanted to pay for his wife's birthday cake in advance because he was going in for surgery on March 1.
A heartwarming request has gone viral in Flagler County. Last month, Keith Hall walked into Cupcake Café in Palm Coast for a simple request. He wanted to pay for his wife's birthday cake in advance because he was going in for surgery on March 1.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
Johns Hopkins shuts down COVID-19 data tracking hub after 3 years
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
COVID-19 shocker: Parents lied about their kids’ sickness status and broke quarantine rules, study finds
Parents failed to disclose kids’ health status to protect 'personal freedoms,' researchers say
Parents failed to disclose kids’ health status to protect 'personal freedoms,' researchers say
UK briefly considered extermination of all pet cats during early stage of COVID-19 pandemic
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
Children’s Minnesota doctors save sister and brother with heart defects
Fetal cardiologists discovered both Delilah and her younger brother William had a very rare heart defect called a coarctation of the aorta. But thanks to doctors at Children's Minnesota, both kids are doing well.
Fetal cardiologists discovered both Delilah and her younger brother William had a very rare heart defect called a coarctation of the aorta. But thanks to doctors at Children's Minnesota, both kids are doing well.
Surgeon runs down Philadelphia street to retrieve organ from transport vehicle stuck in traffic
A Philadelphia doctor took matters into his own hands, or more accurately, - his own feet - to get an organ donation to a patient on time.
A Philadelphia doctor took matters into his own hands, or more accurately, - his own feet - to get an organ donation to a patient on time.
Girl in Nebraska brings her grandpa to daddy-daughter dance: 'They had a great time'
The video of Austyn asking her grandfather to the dance is so sweet. "There's a Valentine's dance," she says softly, "but we need our dad to go."
The video of Austyn asking her grandfather to the dance is so sweet. "There's a Valentine's dance," she says softly, "but we need our dad to go."
China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
'Rare' baby chimpanzee born at Florida safari park
A baby chimpanzee was born at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida, in late January, the second chimp born at the facility in a little over a year, the park said.
A baby chimpanzee was born at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida, in late January, the second chimp born at the facility in a little over a year, the park said.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
COVID remains a global health emergency, but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Zechariah Cartledge holds tribute run for first responders who lost lives to COVID-19
A young man who has garnered national attention for his tributes to law enforcement and first responders was in Central Florida on Friday to recognize an Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy and others who lost their lives to COVID-19.
A young man who has garnered national attention for his tributes to law enforcement and first responders was in Central Florida on Friday to recognize an Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy and others who lost their lives to COVID-19.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
Florida K-9 Jax gets final radio sign-off as he retires after 8 years of service
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office has some big paws to fill.
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office has some big paws to fill.
Gov. DeSantis vows to shield doctors' speech on COVID-19
After a similar proposal died last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Tuesday to pass a measure that would shield physicians from being disciplined for expressing views on issues such as COVID-19.
After a similar proposal died last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Tuesday to pass a measure that would shield physicians from being disciplined for expressing views on issues such as COVID-19.
Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.