Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
Tampa police, firefighters hope stickers will speak for special needs patients who can't
The Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue came together Monday to unveil stickers and explain a registry they've developed to help them respond to the special needs community.
‘The evidence is overwhelming’: NIH director pleads with evangelicals to get vaccinated
NIH Director Francis Collins said that the millions of religious Americans who are choosing to not get the COVID-19 vaccine because of their faith is creating a “truly heartbreaking” scenario.
Workers fired for COVID-19 vaccine refusal may lose unemployment benefits
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Florida aerospace workers protest federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Starting December 8th, more than 100 million Americans will be subject to vaccine requirements ordered by President Joe Biden.
State seeks to short-circuit student mask case
Pointing to a "hierarchy" that requires school districts to follow state laws and rules, the Florida Department of Health is asking a judge to toss out a challenge by six school boards to a rule that seeks to prevent student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Florida congressman Allen West hospitalized with COVID-19
Tea party firebrand Allen West, a former Florida congressman and now a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of Texas, has been hospitalized with COVID-19 after attending a "packed house" fundraising event.
Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill
Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.
North Carolina university giving students 'wellness day' to address mental health
“I encourage every student to use this time to rest and to check in with each other during that day,” Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement Sunday.
Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween
Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
FDA says Moderna vaccine's benefits outweigh risks after Nordic countries limit use
Sweden's public health agency noted 'an increased risk of side effects such as inflammation of the heart muscle.'
Getting COVID-19 while pregnant and unvaccinated could mean serious consequences, doctors say
Doctors are working to share the facts about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy after a CDC report found that just over a quarter of pregnant women are vaccinated in the U.S.
11-year-old with Rapunzel syndrome has over 6 pounds of hair removed from stomach
The young girl had Rapunzel syndrome, also known as trichobezoar.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
Inpatients with COVID-19 down by nearly 1,200
The number of inpatients reported Friday was less than a third of the 13,452 who were hospitalized on Sept. 8.
Vaccine panel to meet on Pfizer COVID-19 shots for ages 5-11 in November
A panel of vaccine experts will meet in early November to consider whether to recommend the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 12.
Colorado woman denied kidney transplant after refusing COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons
A Colorado woman has been denied a kidney transplant because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to her religious beliefs.
September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
California makes it illegal to 'stealth,' or remove condom without consent
California became the first state to prohibit “stealthing,” or removing a condom without permission during intercourse. Now, sex workers can sue clients who remove condoms.
Florida submits plan for federal COVID relief money for schools
Florida was the last state or U.S. territory to submit such a plan, and the issue became a political flashpoint, with Democrats criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration for being late.