Inslee: Masks required at large outdoor gatherings in Washington starting Sept. 13
Starting Sept. 13, masks will be required statewide in outdoor gatherings of 500 or more regardless of vaccination status, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced.
Delta variant creates new challenges for achieving herd immunity, experts say
Earlier in the pandemic, before the delta variant came around, medical experts said the United States could achieve herd immunity if 60% to 75% of the population was vaccinated or had antibodies.
NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Florida airport pilots COVID-19 sniffing canines
Miami International Airport in Florida announced on September 8 that it has become the first US airport to trial COVID-19 detector dogs.
Take a rare look inside Tampa General Hospital's Global Emerging Diseases Institute
The Global Emerging Diseases Institute at Tampa General Hospital is a specialized unit for treating COVID-19 patients. Media is rarely allowed inside, but on Friday, September 10, FOX 13 was granted access to the packed facility.
Investigation: Florida ban on mask mandates may violate civil rights of disabled students
Florida Gov. DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates is now at the center of a federal investigation, which will look into whether the directive violates the civil rights of disabled students.
SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Alzheimer’s disease and sleep: Could 7 to 8 hours lower the risk?
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology, stemming from PET scans among 4,417 older adults with normal cognition, indicated short sleep of 6 hours or less was linked to a higher burden of the amyloid-beta protein; toxic buildup of amyloid is believed to serve as a precursor for Alzheimer's disease.
Company mandates may not change made-up minds about vaccines
Get the COVID-19 vaccine, undergo weekly testing, or risk termination. It's a new reality for millions of Americans.
San Francisco based PR firm willing to relocate Texas employees after abortion ban
A San Francisco-based public relations firm has offered to pay for its Texas employees to relocate after the state's recent ban on abortions.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
Tampa General Hospital to mandate vaccines for employees following Biden's announcement
Tampa General Hospital announced it will mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all of its physicians and employees following President Joe Biden's Thursday announcement, requiring employers with more than 100 workers to make the vaccines mandatory.
Florida appeals court reinstates stay, allows school mask-mandate ban to continue
A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal reinstated a stay of the ruling by Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper, clearing the way for the state to try to block school districts from requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mixed reactions around Bay Area to President Biden’s vaccine mandates
Gov. DeSantis hinted at legal action following President Biden’s vaccine mandate. Closer to home, two groups plan to protest the Tampa mayor’s mandate for city employees outside City Hall, Meanwhile, BayCare announced new vaccine requirements.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: How to help those who are struggling
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
'Unlawful overreach': Georgia governor vows to fight Biden vaccine mandate
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
LAUSD now requiring all eligible students be vaccinated against COVID-19
The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes.
Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
Florida healthcare providers, companies to face vaccination requirement
After announcing last month that it will require nursing-home workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration said Thursday it will expand the requirement to hospitals and other types of healthcare facilities.