CDC considering shortening quarantine time after COVID-19 exposure
Officials have long suspected people do not really adhere to a two-week quarantine, so bringing it down to seven to ten days would increase compliance.
Officials have long suspected people do not really adhere to a two-week quarantine, so bringing it down to seven to ten days would increase compliance.
How you may have to prove you’re vaccinated for COVID-19
Some are considering using apps on your phone, vaccination cards, and immunization passports.
Some are considering using apps on your phone, vaccination cards, and immunization passports.
Florida reports over 8.3K new COVID-19 cases, 99 more deaths
The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 961,676 cases, resulting in 18,482 deaths.
The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 961,676 cases, resulting in 18,482 deaths.
Analysts: Florida's tourism to experience uptick in 2021
The outlooks posted Tuesday indicate the state could be back to 30 million visitors a quarter by the third quarter of 2021.
The outlooks posted Tuesday indicate the state could be back to 30 million visitors a quarter by the third quarter of 2021.
Over 8.5K more COVID-19 cases, 73 more deaths reported in Florida
The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 953,300, resulting in 18,383 deaths.
The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 953,300, resulting in 18,383 deaths.
CDC says cruises are 'very risky' for COVID-19 exposure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says going on a cruise is one of the riskiest activities when it comes to exposure to COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says going on a cruise is one of the riskiest activities when it comes to exposure to COVID-19.
Economic forecast for Florida
A new report shows that Florida's economy remains on track to have a faster recovery than the rest of the nation.
A new report shows that Florida's economy remains on track to have a faster recovery than the rest of the nation.
Gov. DeSantis expects first COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Florida within 3 to 6 weeks
Governor DeSantis said that "millions of doses are ready to ship as we speak, as soon as the FDA approves.”
Governor DeSantis said that "millions of doses are ready to ship as we speak, as soon as the FDA approves.”
White Castle breaks ground in Central Florida
The world's largest White Castle broke ground in Central Florida on Thursday. The burger chain will open late next year.
The world's largest White Castle broke ground in Central Florida on Thursday. The burger chain will open late next year.
Florida reports over 9,000 new COVID-19 cases, 81 more deaths
The Florida statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 914,333, resulting in 18,030 deaths.
The Florida statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 914,333, resulting in 18,030 deaths.
CDC warns against traveling for Thanksgiving
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines recommend limited travel over Thanksgiving or holding a virtual holiday gathering.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines recommend limited travel over Thanksgiving or holding a virtual holiday gathering.
DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
Florida unemployment claims drop as slow holiday season nears
The estimated unemployment claims in Florida were the lowest since before the pandemic forced businesses to shut down or scale back in March.
The estimated unemployment claims in Florida were the lowest since before the pandemic forced businesses to shut down or scale back in March.
Poll: 58% say they would get COVID-19 vaccine
A new poll suggests more people are willing to get a coronavirus vaccine once it is approved for distribution.
A new poll suggests more people are willing to get a coronavirus vaccine once it is approved for distribution.
Central Florida gets another grocery store
A new grocery store is opening in Central Florida. Sprouts is opening a new location at Dr. Phillips in Orlando.
A new grocery store is opening in Central Florida. Sprouts is opening a new location at Dr. Phillips in Orlando.
Over 7.9K new COVID-19 cases, 88 more deaths reported in Florida
That brings the statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 905,248, resulting in at least 17,949 deaths.
That brings the statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 905,248, resulting in at least 17,949 deaths.
Corcoran says distance learning will remain an option for second half of school year
Florida students will be able to continue to learn remotely through the second half of the school year as the state grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Wednesday.
Florida students will be able to continue to learn remotely through the second half of the school year as the state grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Wednesday.
Carnival cancels cruises through end of January
Carnival announced on Wednesday that there will be no cruises through the end of January 2021. This comes just as work has been completed at a new terminal at Port Canaveral.
Carnival announced on Wednesday that there will be no cruises through the end of January 2021. This comes just as work has been completed at a new terminal at Port Canaveral.
Central Florida high school principal tests positive for COVID-19
"Allow me to be blunt this is nothing like the flu! Covid wrecks the body in so many ways and never the same way twice," he wrote.
"Allow me to be blunt this is nothing like the flu! Covid wrecks the body in so many ways and never the same way twice," he wrote.
Florida clinic looks for COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteers
30,000 adult participants, age 18 years and older, will be enrolled.
30,000 adult participants, age 18 years and older, will be enrolled.