5 new monoclonal antibody sites open across Florida
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Five additional monoclonal antibody sites will open across Florida on Tuesday. They are in Sunrise, Jacksonville, Miami, Lake Worth, and Altamonte Springs.

CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge

N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.

Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist

A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.

COVID deaths and cases are rising again at U.S. nursing homes

COVID-19 infections are soaring again at U.S. nursing homes because of the omicron wave, and deaths are climbing too, leading to new restrictions on family visits and a renewed push to get more residents and staff members vaccinated and boosted.

Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say

Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world.

Florida man suing TSA over masks in case brought before U.S. Supreme Court

A Sanford man is suing the Transportation Security Administration in a case that has made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. He tells FOX 35 News that his son who has autism was not allowed on a plane on two separate occasions, saying he is unable to wear a mask.

As millions suffer from ‘COVID-somnia,’ here's how you can sleep through the night

Although the current COVID-19 pandemic has led to many sleepless nights, insomniacs can improve their sleep by understanding the habits that cause difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep, according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 

As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections

A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.

Omicron COVID-19 takes toll on US sanitation workers, delaying garbage, recycling pickup

The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95, KN95 face masks

U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19

After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.

New omicron symptom: What to look out for

As the omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread around the country, some patients are reported to be experiencing new symptoms.

US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'

Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”

Some healthcare workers with COVID-19 being asked to work

Healthcare workers in California, Arizona, and Rhode Island who have tested positive with COVID-19 are asking to come to work if they’re asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. FOX 35 News could not find any facilities in Central Florida where this is happening.

Center for Covid Control to 'pause' testing nationwide after Washington location shut down

The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.