Florida adds 3,650 COVID-19 cases, 176 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 3,650 new coronavirus cases on Friday, along with an additional 176 deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 3,650 new coronavirus cases on Friday, along with an additional 176 deaths.
Enhanced COVID-19 screening ending at U.S. airports
International travelers will no longer be screened for COVID-19 when entering the United States. International traffic at Orlando International Airport dropped by 98 percent during the coronavirus pandemic.
International travelers will no longer be screened for COVID-19 when entering the United States. International traffic at Orlando International Airport dropped by 98 percent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bars can reopen on Monday at 50% capacity
Bars will be allowed to reopen on Monday, but new safety measures will be in place and there will be a 50% occupancy rule.
Bars will be allowed to reopen on Monday, but new safety measures will be in place and there will be a 50% occupancy rule.
Inmate COVID-19 death toll at Florida prisons reaches 117, state says
The 117 inmate deaths were up from 114 in a Wednesday count, the Florida Department of Corrections reported Thursday.
The 117 inmate deaths were up from 114 in a Wednesday count, the Florida Department of Corrections reported Thursday.
Bars reopening in Florida Monday
Bars have gotten the green light to reopen in Florida on Monday. The businesses must open at limited capacity, with 50% occupancy.
Bars have gotten the green light to reopen in Florida on Monday. The businesses must open at limited capacity, with 50% occupancy.
Woman in nursing home finally reunited with loved ones
An 88-year-old Florida woman residing in a nursing home is finally able to see family after being separated by the coronavirus pandemic.
An 88-year-old Florida woman residing in a nursing home is finally able to see family after being separated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Entire UCF class quarantined after COVID-19 positive case
An entire class at the University of Central Florida has been quarantined after possible exposure to the coronavirus.
An entire class at the University of Central Florida has been quarantined after possible exposure to the coronavirus.
Dashboards tracking COVID-19 in Brevard County school system
Teachers in Brevard County have launched their own coronavirus dashboard to track COVID-19 cases in schools. This comes as the school district says it will launch a dashboard on Friday.
Teachers in Brevard County have launched their own coronavirus dashboard to track COVID-19 cases in schools. This comes as the school district says it will launch a dashboard on Friday.
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Florida's budget for next fiscal year takes $2.7 billion hit
Florida lawmakers are reviewing next year's budget and are planning for a shortfall of more than two billion dollars, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida lawmakers are reviewing next year's budget and are planning for a shortfall of more than two billion dollars, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases and 211 more deaths reported by Florida health officials
The latest numbers bring the statewide total of cases since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 654,731, resulting in 12,326 deaths.
The latest numbers bring the statewide total of cases since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 654,731, resulting in 12,326 deaths.
Lawmakers push to remove blood donor discrimination
Lawmakers are pushing to remove blood donation restrictions. New legislation would require a change in the Food and Drug Administration's donation questionnaire and evaluate all donors equally, regardless of sexual orientation.
Lawmakers are pushing to remove blood donation restrictions. New legislation would require a change in the Food and Drug Administration's donation questionnaire and evaluate all donors equally, regardless of sexual orientation.
UCF co-developing fast-acting disinfectant
Cleaning wipes may not be as effective if the area is wiped down before the product can disinfect. Experts say that the product should remain on a surface for about four minutes in order to kill the most germs.
Cleaning wipes may not be as effective if the area is wiped down before the product can disinfect. Experts say that the product should remain on a surface for about four minutes in order to kill the most germs.
Loved ones trying to visit nursing homes.
Loved ones say they are still having to jump through hoops to visit loved ones inside long-term assisted living facilities, despite an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis lifting a visitation ban.
Loved ones say they are still having to jump through hoops to visit loved ones inside long-term assisted living facilities, despite an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis lifting a visitation ban.
One COVID-19 vaccine trial on hold
A promising start to ending the coronavirus pandemic has hit a snag after one COVID-19 vaccine trial has been put on hold.
A promising start to ending the coronavirus pandemic has hit a snag after one COVID-19 vaccine trial has been put on hold.
Florida health officials report 200 more COVID-19 deaths, over 2,000 new cases
Florida's total of COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic is at 652,148, resulting in 12,115 deaths.
Florida's total of COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic is at 652,148, resulting in 12,115 deaths.
Florida to start paying extra $300 in federal aid to unemployed individuals
Not knowing where your next paycheck is going to come from is never easy, but for unemployed Floridians, the good news is that help is on the way starting this week,
Not knowing where your next paycheck is going to come from is never easy, but for unemployed Floridians, the good news is that help is on the way starting this week,
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial put on hold due to ‘unexplained illness’
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
Dozens of positive COVID-19 cases in Osceola schools
Hundreds have been ordered to quarantine in Osceola County Public Schools due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Hundreds have been ordered to quarantine in Osceola County Public Schools due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.