Biden administration to provide hundreds of millions of free N95 masks
The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.
The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.
Supreme Court rejects request to block federal air travel mask mandate
The Supreme Court Tuesday denied an emergency request asking for a pause to the federal COVID-19 airline mask mandate. The case was filed by Florida father Michael Seklecki and his 4-year-old son who is autistic who cannot tolerate wearing masks but must fly to Boston Children’s Hospital in Massachusetts for regular medical care.
The Supreme Court Tuesday denied an emergency request asking for a pause to the federal COVID-19 airline mask mandate. The case was filed by Florida father Michael Seklecki and his 4-year-old son who is autistic who cannot tolerate wearing masks but must fly to Boston Children’s Hospital in Massachusetts for regular medical care.
5 new monoclonal antibody sites open across Florida
Five additional monoclonal antibody sites will open across Florida on Tuesday. They are in Sunrise, Jacksonville, Miami, Lake Worth, and Altamonte Springs.
Five additional monoclonal antibody sites will open across Florida on Tuesday. They are in Sunrise, Jacksonville, Miami, Lake Worth, and Altamonte Springs.
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.
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.
Cold, flu medicine flying off shelves
Cough, fever, congestion, and a sore throat are a few symptoms of the COVID-19 Omicron variant but because they are also symptoms of colds and the flu, a lot of remedies are flying off store shelves.
Cough, fever, congestion, and a sore throat are a few symptoms of the COVID-19 Omicron variant but because they are also symptoms of colds and the flu, a lot of remedies are flying off store shelves.
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
Flurona detected in Israeli woman just as new COVID-19 variant IHU discovered in France
Israel is reporting its first case of what is being called the 'flurona,' when someone can have duel infections of influenza and the coronavirus at the same time. It was detected in a pregnant woman who showed mild symptoms. This discovery comes as a new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France.
Israel is reporting its first case of what is being called the 'flurona,' when someone can have duel infections of influenza and the coronavirus at the same time. It was detected in a pregnant woman who showed mild symptoms. This discovery comes as a new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France.
Omicron wave peak could come soon: UF researcher
Cases of COVID-19 have soared in Florida over the past three weeks. One researcher at the University of Florida believes the recent surge in omicron variant cases will peak soon and then drop off quickly.
Cases of COVID-19 have soared in Florida over the past three weeks. One researcher at the University of Florida believes the recent surge in omicron variant cases will peak soon and then drop off quickly.
Doctor: Use common sense when deciding on COVID test
Coronavirus case numbers continue to climb in Florida and across the country. As those numbers climb, long lines still persist at area COVID-19 test sites. Health experts say use common sense when trying to determine if you should test or self-isolate.
Coronavirus case numbers continue to climb in Florida and across the country. As those numbers climb, long lines still persist at area COVID-19 test sites. Health experts say use common sense when trying to determine if you should test or self-isolate.
Building Orlando: Evermore Orlando Resort
There is a massive development under construction right next door to Walt Disney World Resort, but unless you get off the main roads and venture back into the trees, you likely haven't seen it. Evermore Orlando Resort is an-1,100-acre resort complex with traditional vacation homes and the luxury Conrad Hotel. At the heart of the resort will be a 20-acre tropical beach complex and Evermore Bay, an 8-acre crystalline water amenity by Crystal Lagoons.
There is a massive development under construction right next door to Walt Disney World Resort, but unless you get off the main roads and venture back into the trees, you likely haven't seen it. Evermore Orlando Resort is an-1,100-acre resort complex with traditional vacation homes and the luxury Conrad Hotel. At the heart of the resort will be a 20-acre tropical beach complex and Evermore Bay, an 8-acre crystalline water amenity by Crystal Lagoons.
Soldier reunites with daughter during Indiana Pacers game: ‘heartwarming surprise’
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Study shows expected peak of Florida's latest COVID-19 surge
A new study outlines when Florida’s latest COVID-19 surge, likely driven by the new Omicron variant, will peak.
A new study outlines when Florida’s latest COVID-19 surge, likely driven by the new Omicron variant, will peak.
Orange County opens new COVID-19 testing site amid surge in cases
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Orange County is caused by the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Orange County is caused by the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed at Lake County elementary schools
Participants reportedly must bring identification and parents or legal guardians must accompany anyone younger than 18 who wants a vaccine.
Participants reportedly must bring identification and parents or legal guardians must accompany anyone younger than 18 who wants a vaccine.
Florida COVID-19 cases: New record set for daily increase, as reported on Christmas Day
Florida health officials said that there were 32,850 new coronavirus cases reported on Christmas, breaking the record for the most cases in a single day.
Florida health officials said that there were 32,850 new coronavirus cases reported on Christmas, breaking the record for the most cases in a single day.
COVID-19 treatment pill: When will it be available, and where will it be available?
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
On the hunt for at-home COVID-19 tests
At-home COVID-19 tests are flying off store shelves. Many big box retailers are out of the kits and even local pharmacies are experiencing shortages.
At-home COVID-19 tests are flying off store shelves. Many big box retailers are out of the kits and even local pharmacies are experiencing shortages.
COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.