Masks are still the primary way of protection from spreading COVID-19, but now doctors say if you can, you should also be protecting your eyes, like wearing a face shield. Especially if you’re in the healthcare field, a first responder or in places with close, consistent exposure like in schools.
As of right now, Florida does not cover teachers until workers compensation. The Florida Education Association has petitioned the state to extend coverage under workers comp to include teachers for coronavirus, but unless that happens, teachers will have to use their own sick leave.
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner wants to remind voters who have requested vote-by-mail ballots for the August 18 primary election to vote and return those ballots promptly so they are received in time to be counted.
Some businesses have re-opened and welcomed customers as much as possible. While others, have chosen to keep their doors closed. Many owners saying they may be able to hire all of their staff back, but not all service industry employees feel ready to be back in close contact with the public.
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is reporting 487,132 confirmed COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began and 62 new statewide coronavirus related deaths in Sunday morning’s update.
The $600 weekly checks that millions of unemployed Americans have been receiving through the CARES Act have expired. Despite the expiration, congress has not made a decision on a new stimulus package.
Florida continues to shatter grim records in the COVID-19 pandemic. A reported 257 residents died on Thursday in connection to the virus, breaking a single-day record for four days in a row this week.
Following the approval of their plans to return to school, Manatee County School officials will approach the topic of rapid COVID-19 testing in schools.
This shortening of time from the original 14 days was decided because the latest scientific data shows most people are no longer contagious 10 days after the infection begins – even if you had symptoms.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is thinking of relaxing his assisted living facility visitation ban even as Florida’s death count from the coronavirus has spiked to a new height with 191 reported fatalities.
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is reporting 451,423 confirmed COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began and 216 new statewide coronavirus related deaths in Wednesday morning’s update.
Every week, The Florida Department of Health releases a pediatric report to give a better understanding of how many children in our community have tested positive for COVID-19. However, the shockingly high percentage they released last week was wrong.
Many parents on the Suncoast want to send their children back to traditional school. Others say they want to see how everything plays out in the first quarter.
Florida’s largest faculty union has called on Governor Ron DeSantis and state education officials to order higher-education institutions to use remote learning through the fall.
More than 75 million visitors came to Orlando in 2018, mostly due to its reputation as a theme park mecca, which also includes Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando. But the coronavirus has upended Orlando's status as the most visited place in the U.S.
The pandemic has caused about a 20% increase in the number of kids needing a home. However, the silver lining during this pandemic, is that they have still been able to stay connected with those who don’t live on campus.
Hospitals on the Suncoast say thankfully, they have the infrastructure and plans in place to expand these ICUs, but this trend is still troubling for other reasons.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration announced more than two weeks ago that it would look into expanded COVID-19 testing at facilities for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, but test kits aren’t being sent and the numbers of cases in the facilities are mounting.
Florida has seen its largest spike in COVID related deaths according to totals from the Department of Health. On Thursday, the state reported 5,518 deaths, an increase of 173 in 24 hours.
As parents across the Suncoast weigh the decision of whether or not to send their students back full time or try to balance digital learning, Manatee County Schools have released a video showing parents what a school year might look like during the pandemic.
Doctors say COVID-19 is like the flu, RSV and any other virus - it doesn’t necessarily mean the person is immune to contracting the virus in the future.
Before, you would need to have positive test results for COVID-19 to be able to donate your plasma, but now things have changed. Anyone can sign up to donate their blood, but also get tested for COVID-19 antibodies - which allows people to save lives in more ways than one.
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a live address on Wednesday evening to address the latest on how the state is planning to go forward with the upcoming school year.
Manatee County Commissioners are expected to meet next week to consider a local requirement that would mandate face coverings to be worn indoors in certain location in the county.
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH Sarasota) announced on Wednesday morning that all testing appointments have been filled for Thursday at the Venice Community Center.
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is reporting 379,619 positive COVID-19 cases and 5,345 deaths of Florida residents related to the virus in Wednesday morning’s update.
On Tuesday morning during its council meeting, the city of Venice officials voted 5 - 2 and agreed to have a mask ordinance crafted. They also voted unanimously to endorse a resolution that will urge anyone within the city to wear a mask.
The Sarasota Military Academy and SMA Prep will be the first schools in the world to use a specific type of software when they re-open their campuses this fall. Students, faculty and staff will be able to voluntarily enroll in a contact tracing program called “SCOUT.”
As coronavirus cases continue to soar across the state of Florida more mask mandates are going into effect. From specific businesses to citywide ordinances, some have chosen to mandate it, while others are encouraging residents, visitors and businesses to wear a face covering.
The Florida Department of Health is reporting 4,805 COVID-19 related deaths after a website glitch initially reported double those totals. The numbers have since been corrected.
This new research proves that these droplets can travel much farther than the original 6 feet that we first thought. Plus, these tiny aerosol particles can potentially get caught up in the circulation system of a room – infecting people throughout the whole space.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Florida, but there’s now reports that some of these numbers are not being calculated accurately. Hundreds of facilities across the state are reporting a 100% positivity rate for COVID-19 test results.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced during a press conference on Wednesday that a few of the state-run COVID-19 drive thru testing sites will be debuting symptomatic lanes starting on Friday.
On Wednesday morning, the City of Bradenton passed a mask ordinance that will go into effect on Friday at 12:01 a.m., and it will be in place for the next 60 days to follow unless it is cancelled or extended.
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is reporting 301,810 positive COVID-19 cases and 4,521 deaths of Florida residents related to the virus in Wednesday morning’s update.
The Sarasota County Fire Department announced on Tuesday that three more employees have tested positive for COVID-19 which brings their total to seven overall of employees that have tested positive.
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH Sarasota) announced on Wednesday morning that all testing appointments have been filled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Venice Community Center.
