Super Bowl parties risky during pandemic, experts say
Football fans planning to hold a Super Bowl party this weekend should try to do so as safely as possible, experts said Monday.
Football fans planning to hold a Super Bowl party this weekend should try to do so as safely as possible, experts said Monday.
Andrew Brooks, who led development of 1st approved COVID-19 spit test, dies at 51
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."
FDA issues warning about dangers of imported hand sanitizers
Hand sanitizer is a part of everyday life now. It’s in the car, in your purse, on counters, in elevators. But before you mindlessly use them, the FDA warns that hand sanitizers imported from Mexico.
Hand sanitizer is a part of everyday life now. It’s in the car, in your purse, on counters, in elevators. But before you mindlessly use them, the FDA warns that hand sanitizers imported from Mexico.
CDC issues mask mandate for all public transportation
The CDC says face shields, bandanas, or masks with exhalation valves aren't acceptable forms of facial coverings for the new mandate.
The CDC says face shields, bandanas, or masks with exhalation valves aren't acceptable forms of facial coverings for the new mandate.
Southwest Airlines CEO says Hawaii demand is 'darn strong'
Travel demand may be rising for some "beach and nature-inspired" destinations even as airlines continue to pile up coronavirus-related losses.
Travel demand may be rising for some "beach and nature-inspired" destinations even as airlines continue to pile up coronavirus-related losses.
COVID-19 symptoms remained for at least 6 months for some Wuhan patients, study finds
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
As COVID-19 variants spread, US ramps up vaccinations, surveillance
The US is vaccinating about 1.2 million Americans a day, but President Joe Biden's coronavirus advisors say the country needs to move more quickly, as variants of the virus continue to spread.
The US is vaccinating about 1.2 million Americans a day, but President Joe Biden's coronavirus advisors say the country needs to move more quickly, as variants of the virus continue to spread.
Seniors in Montgomery County turned away from confirmed COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.
Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.
Fauci warns new coronavirus variants are 'wake-up call,' says scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
Canada to quarantine travelers, suspend flights to Mexico and the Caribbean
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus.
Tom Brady's parents survived COVID-19, will attend Super Bowl
Tom Brady says his parents are doing well after recovering from COVID-19 early this season and will be among family in the stands to root for him and the Bucs in the Super Bowl.
Tom Brady says his parents are doing well after recovering from COVID-19 early this season and will be among family in the stands to root for him and the Bucs in the Super Bowl.
Restaurant owner who sold car to pay employees, may have to shut down
Restaurant owner who sold car to pay employees, on the brink of losing business
Restaurant owner who sold car to pay employees, on the brink of losing business
NY may have undercounted COVID nursing home deaths by 50%
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration confirmed Thursday that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state’s official tallies had previously acknowledged.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration confirmed Thursday that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state’s official tallies had previously acknowledged.
UK variant, South Africa variant, Brazil variant: A guide to known coronavirus mutations
As the novel coronavirus continues to claim the lives of Americans and people across the world, multiple coronavirus variants are now circulating around the globe, triggering alarm among scientists and health officials.
As the novel coronavirus continues to claim the lives of Americans and people across the world, multiple coronavirus variants are now circulating around the globe, triggering alarm among scientists and health officials.
FDA: More than half of sampled alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico found to be poisonous
The FDA has issued an “import alert” on all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico after the agency found that more than half of products sampled contained poisonous ingredients.
The FDA has issued an “import alert” on all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico after the agency found that more than half of products sampled contained poisonous ingredients.
FEMA requests help from Pentagon to administer COVID vaccine: DoD
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the department is 'evaluating the request'.
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the department is 'evaluating the request'.
'A real struggle': 74-year-old COVID-19 survivor released after 70 days hospitalized
Exactly 70 days after being admitted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul for severe COVID-19 symptoms, 74-year-old Glenn Vierling is finally back with his family. His battle with the coronavirus, however, isn’t over yet.
Exactly 70 days after being admitted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul for severe COVID-19 symptoms, 74-year-old Glenn Vierling is finally back with his family. His battle with the coronavirus, however, isn’t over yet.
Stimulus check calculator: Confirm you received full relief payment before filing 2020 tax return
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
OC health care worker dies after receiving 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot; official cause of death pending
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Tampa temporarily expands mask mandate to include outdoor areas during Super Bowl events
In addition to the stadium, Ybor City, the Riverwalk, and SoHo are among the areas where Tampa has expanded its mask mandate. Masks are now required outdoors in locations that will likely see crowds during Super Bowl week.
In addition to the stadium, Ybor City, the Riverwalk, and SoHo are among the areas where Tampa has expanded its mask mandate. Masks are now required outdoors in locations that will likely see crowds during Super Bowl week.