Tampa pediatric nurse, mother of 3, dies from COVID-19
Nikki Bass' life revolved around children; her three girls -- Ally, Sierra and Hannah – and the children she treated at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She wasn't vaccinated and contracted COVID-19 as pediatric cases surged in her hospital. Now, at 38, she's gone and her family is left to pick up the pieces.
Nikki Bass' life revolved around children; her three girls -- Ally, Sierra and Hannah – and the children she treated at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She wasn't vaccinated and contracted COVID-19 as pediatric cases surged in her hospital. Now, at 38, she's gone and her family is left to pick up the pieces.
As companies weigh mandating vaccine, one expert says workplace masks should be a must
At the Viral Solutions testing and vaccination site near the Toco Hills Shopping Center in DeKalb County, Georgia, 800 to 900 people a day are lining up for COVID-19 testing.
At the Viral Solutions testing and vaccination site near the Toco Hills Shopping Center in DeKalb County, Georgia, 800 to 900 people a day are lining up for COVID-19 testing.
Unvaccinated individuals are 29 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19, CDC says
You are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 if unvaccinated.
You are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 if unvaccinated.
Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccines prevented nearly 140,000 US deaths, NIH study says
The National Institute of Health conducted a study that found if it weren’t for the COVID-19 vaccines, the virus could have killed nearly 140,000 more people in the U.S.
The National Institute of Health conducted a study that found if it weren’t for the COVID-19 vaccines, the virus could have killed nearly 140,000 more people in the U.S.
Bucs kicker Succop tests positive for COVID-19 after dinner with Titans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the preseason finale Saturday night in Houston.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the preseason finale Saturday night in Houston.
Gov. Kemp deploying Georgia National Guard to hospitals amid COVID-19 spike
Gov. Brian Kemp is deploying over 100 members of the Georgia National Guard to hospitals across the state to help staff try to manage a surge of COVID-19 cases.
Gov. Brian Kemp is deploying over 100 members of the Georgia National Guard to hospitals across the state to help staff try to manage a surge of COVID-19 cases.
Daily new COVID-19 cases in US near 230,000, Johns Hopkins says
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
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Pfizer CEO says COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant likely to emerge
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
VP Harris trip to Vietnam delayed due to report of Havana Syndrome
Vice President Kamala Harris' trip from Singapore to Vietnam was delayed Tuesday after a report of a “recent possible anomalous health incident” in Hanoi.
Vice President Kamala Harris' trip from Singapore to Vietnam was delayed Tuesday after a report of a “recent possible anomalous health incident” in Hanoi.
No off-label prescribing COVID-19 vaccines to kids under 12: FDA
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Fauci expects vaccine uptick, hopes pandemic control could come in spring 2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
'Consider getting vaccinated': Georgia superintendent shares COVID-19 experience
Superintendent Richard Woods, the state's top education official, shared his personal brush with COVID-19.
Superintendent Richard Woods, the state's top education official, shared his personal brush with COVID-19.
Experts: Pfizer vaccine's FDA approval could result in more public trust and more mandates
The FDA gave its full approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, marking a major milestone in the coronavirus pandemic.
The FDA gave its full approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, marking a major milestone in the coronavirus pandemic.
Some US schools offering exemption letters, strategies to escape mask and vaccine mandates
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Two classes with Fulton County Schools go remote learning due to high COVID-19 cases
Fulton County Schools said the fifth-grade class at Lake Windward Elementary School and the eighth-grade at Camp Creek Middle School will be shifting to remote learning starting Tuesday.
Fulton County Schools said the fifth-grade class at Lake Windward Elementary School and the eighth-grade at Camp Creek Middle School will be shifting to remote learning starting Tuesday.
Comirnaty: Pfizer-BioNTech explains COVID-19 vaccine name’s meaning
According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.
According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.
Decorated Polk County deputy dies from COVID-19
A 32-year-old Polk County deputy and a father of five has lost his ongoing battle with COVID-19, the sheriff’s office announced.
A 32-year-old Polk County deputy and a father of five has lost his ongoing battle with COVID-19, the sheriff’s office announced.