DOJ will appeal federal judge’s mask ruling for public transport if CDC deems it necessary

The U.S. Department of Justice says it will appeal a ruling that eliminated COVID-19 mask mandates for public transportation if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) deems it necessary.

Masks are now optional at Orlando International Airport, spokesperson says

Passengers are no longer required to wear masks at Orlando International Airport and Orlanfo Sanford International Airport, joining Tampa International Airport and others after a judge ruled against the national mandate on Monday.

Federal mask mandate appeal depends on CDC, Biden administration says

Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy.

Dr. Raul Pino appointed as Orange County Director of Health Services

The man who has served as director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County for the past three years is taking on a new role within Orange County’s government.

Mask mandates: Here's where face coverings are still enforced in public settings

A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has created a patchwork of rules that vary by location.

CDC launches new center to forecast infectious diseases

The new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases.

Face masks now optional on major American airlines, effective immediately

A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday, and the Biden administration said the rule would not be enforced while federal agencies decide how to respond to the judge’s order.

Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist

Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too

Philadelphia mask mandate: City begins reinforcing indoor mask mandate Monday

Philadelphia's reinstatement of the mask mandate will begin Monday, one week after it was announced the requirement would return due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

9-year-old shot waiting for Easter photos gets visit from the Easter Bunny

The 9-year-old girl was shot while waiting in line for family photos with the Easter Bunny. On Sunday a special Easter Bunny gave her a visit.

'Magic mushrooms' for therapy? Veterans helping sway conservatives

The medicinal use of hallucinogenic mushrooms is making inroads in U.S. states as military veterans advocate for the therapeutic value of psychedelic drugs.

Couple celebrates 70 years of marriage

Nancy and Melvin got married on January 6th, 1952. She wore her original wedding dress to celebrate their 70th anniversary.

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US

Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.

1st COVID-19 breath test given emergency use authorization by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.