2 hours agoCoronavirus: Where, when are food distributions this week?Food distributions are scheduled throughout the week in South Florida to help people struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
17 hours agoCoronavirus: Florida adds 7,363 new cases Sunday and 58 more resident deathsFlorida’s health department reported an increase of 7,363 COVID-19 cases on Sunday, with 58 more resident deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus.
1 day agoNewly elected Congressman Carlos Gimenez, wife test positive for coronavirusCongressman-elect Carlos A. Gimenez and his wife, Lourdes Gimenez, are isolating at home after learning that they had tested positive for the coronavirus while experienci...
1 day agoThe List: Worship services livestreaming amid coronavirus crisisMany religious institutions and places of worship are offering livestreams or video online services. Check out the list with links.
19 hours agoCoronavirus: Florida adds 6,277 new cases Saturday and 79 more resident deathsFlorida’s health department reported an increase of 6,277 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, with 79 more resident deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus.
2 days agoUS colleges mull new virus protocols for students’ return As coronavirus cases are surging around the country, some colleges and universities are rethinking some of their plans for next semester.
2 days agoFlorida records 17,344 more coronavirus cases in 2 days of testing, 342 more COVID-19 deaths
Florida coronavirus vaccine plans come into focus as shots get closer to approvalHow will Florida distribute COVID-19 vaccines? The state has been making plans as drug companies seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
Lawsuit filed against Publix after Miami Beach employee dies from coronavirusA South Florida family filed a lawsuit Monday against Publix Super Markets, months after their loved one died from the coronavirus.
Florida reports 6,331 new COVID-19 cases Monday and passes 18,000 resident deathsFlorida’s health department confirmed an increase of 6,331 COVID-19 cases on Monday, plus 94 more resident deaths, pushing the state past 18,000 fatalities since the star...
9 hours agoCoronavirus: Latest local numbers by city | Miami-Dade, Broward countiesBy the numbers. How many cases of coronavirus are in my city? See results from up-to-date test results for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
7 hours agoCOVID-19 slows busiest air travel weekend at South Florida airports The coronavirus pandemic has definitely slowed airline travel this holiday season if crowds at the airport are any indication.
17 hours agoCoronavirus: Florida adds 7,363 new cases Sunday and 58 more resident deathsFlorida’s health department reported an increase of 7,363 COVID-19 cases on Sunday, with 58 more resident deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus.
20 hours agoThis Week in South Florida: Dr. Dushyantha Jayaweera We've all been encouraged to learn in the last week or so that three vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are close to being approved and distributed.
1 day agoSupervisor with Miami-Dade Police Department dies from COVID-19An announcement on its Twitter feed stated that a supervisor with the Miami-Dade Police Department passed away from COVID-19.
19 hours agoCoronavirus: Florida adds 6,277 new cases Saturday and 79 more resident deathsFlorida’s health department reported an increase of 6,277 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, with 79 more resident deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus.
Miami cities grapple with enforcing mask mandate as Florida Gov. continues to not allow fines Growing increasingly frustrated that they cannot issue citations due to orders from Florida's governor to issue fines to those not wearing masks, two Miami-Dade County ma...
Coronavirus: Another day of more than 8,000 new cases, 97 new deaths in FloridaFlorida’s health department reported 8,376 new COVID cases with Miami-Dade making up 25.3% of those new cases.
Coronavirus: Florida adds 8,555 new cases Tuesday and 72 more deathsFlorida’s health department reported an increase of 8,555 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, with 72 more resident deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus.
Miami-Dade mayor, other leaders urge COVID-19 precautions as Thanksgiving approachesMiami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava held her first virtual news conference Tuesday afternoon on the response to the coronavirus pandemic since taking office.
Coronavirus: Florida reports 6,586 new cases Sunday, 61 resident deathsFlorida’s health department confirmed an increase of 6,586 COVID-19 cases on Sunday, and the state also reported 61 more resident deaths.
Despite coronavirus warnings from CDC, airports becoming busier in South Florida as travel increases ahead of ThanksgivingAnew warning from the CDC isn't phasing travelers as AAA says some 50 million Americans will still hit the road for turkey day; that's only a ten percent drop compared to...
Local hospital CEOs express concern about December peak of COVID-19CEOs of hospitals in South Florida are concerned about a surge in COVID-19 cases and they are anxiously awaiting the arrival of a vaccine.
Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for coronavirus, spokesman confirmsA spokesman confirms that Donald Trump Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus: Florida reports 8,410 new cases, 41 resident deathsFlorida’s health department confirmed an increase of 8,410 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, and the state also reported 41 more resident deaths.
Broward inmate dies from COVID-19, medical examiner reportsAn inmate's death was from COVID-19, according to a Broward Medical Examiner report.
Do you suspect you’ve had COVID-19? Here’s an easy way to get an antibody test and confirmDo you know someone who swears up and down he or she likely had coronavirus already? “I was so sick in February!” Or “I travel all the time, I probably got it at some poi...
Sen. Rick Scott tests positive for COVID-19, says he has ‘very mild symptoms’Florida Senator Rick Scott has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Friday morning. Scott’s office sayshe has been quarantining at his home in Naples.
Miami coach Manny Diaz tests positive for coronavirusMiami Hurricanes football coach Manny Diaz has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Friday morning on Twitter.
Inter Miami shorthanded for playoff game because of COVID-19Inter Miami CF will be missing key players when the expansion team takes the field for its first postseason game Friday night in Nashville.
Florida reports an increase of more than 9,000 new coronavirus cases Thursday, highest since SundayFlorida’s health department confirmed an increase of 9,085 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with the state also reporting 79 more resident deaths as a result of the virus.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis breaks two-week silence to talk about vaccinesGov. Ron DeSantis makes his first comments in weeks about Florida and the coronavirus and it's all about the vaccine.
Here’s how to apply for Miami business coronavirus reliefAbout 250 small businesses in Miami will be able to receive COVID-19 relief grants of up to $20,000 — and on Thursday the city released more details on how to apply.
Miami’s Jackson Health System will be among first to receive Pfizer coronavirus vaccineThe first batch of the COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in a limited supply sometime in mid-December.
Coronavirus in Florida: Mayors of 6 cities band together, attempting to obtain leadership and guidance from absent Gov. Ron DeSantisFlorida mayors from both sides of the political aisle are calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to lead as COVID-19 cases surge in the state.
Travel numbers down compared to last year as South Florida tourism industry braces for holiday seasonThe number of people traveling to South Florida is much lower than what it was last year. Even so, tourism industry officials are optimistic.
Increase in cases of COVID-19 causing several major South Florida events to be postponed or cancelled
Coronavirus in Florida: Local leaders frustrated with lack of ability to fight surge in cases, seeking guidance from Gov. DeSantisLocal leaders in South Florida are trying to stop the spread of COVID-19, but it looks like they could be on their own.
Experts see rise in pediatric diabetes during coronavirus pandemic“Disturbing data” from South Florida doctors shows a rise in obesity and Type-2 diabetes among children during the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida reports 4,663 new coronavirus cases Monday, with 1,000+ in Miami-DadeFlorida’s health department confirmed an increase of 4,663 COVID-19 cases on Monday. It comes a day after the state reported 10,105 new cases Sunday, the highest single-d...
Weekend concert in Miami ‘concerning’ because of crowd and COVID-19, say city and county officials A concert over the weekend in Wynwood was one event most health experts and city leaders said should have never happened, but the party flyers went out long before the Sa...
Superspreader event in Wynwood sign of the times as to why COVID-19 cases are risingCOVID-19 cases are on the rise again and an infectious disease expert said South Florida is seeing a troubling trend.
Havana opens international airport after 7-month closure over COVID-19Cuba has opened its international airport in Havana with some COVID-19 protocols in place.
Florida reports 10,105 new coronavirus cases Sunday, most since late JulyFlorida’s health department reported an increase of 10,105 COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the highest number of positive tests since July 25.
This Week in South Florida: Dr. Aileen MartyThe predictions of another surge of COVID-19 seems to be coming to fruition.
Florida reports 4,544 new coronavirus cases Saturday, 44 resident deathsFlorida’s health department reported an increase of 4,544 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, as well as 44 more resident deaths as a result of the virus.
South Florida ‘expected to hit a peak’ in COVID-19 cases as Thanksgiving nearsPreventing hospitals from facing mounting pressure on ICU beds all depends on the choices you make, South Florida healthcare leaders say.
Florida reports nearly 7,000 new coronavirus cases Friday, most in 3 monthsFlorida health officials confirmed an increase of 6,933 COVID-19 cases on Friday, the most in a day without a data backlog since Aug. 8.
Evictions to resume in Miami-Dade County for ‘limited cases’Officials in Miami-Dade County announced Friday that Miami-Dade police officers would resume enforcing evictions in limited cases at the order of Mayor Carlos Gimenez.
Coronavirus: Deaths and hospital admissions are dire warning signs, experts sayData shows as the number of COVID-19 cases rise, more people in South Florida — especially in Miami-Dade County — are getting so sick that a trip to the hospital is requi...
Florida adds 5,607 new coronavirus cases Thursday, including 1,205 in Miami-DadeFlorida's increase in COVID-19 cases Thursday includes more than 1,200 of the new cases are in Miami-Dade County and over 500 in Broward.
Coronavirus: Spike in cases leading to warning by CDC ahead of ThanksgivingThe CDC is warning small household gatherings are a contributor to the rise in cases, which is especially jarring when Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away.
Florida reports 5,838 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, 52 more deaths from COVID-19Florida confirmed 5,838 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday and 52 more resident deaths, with the statewide positivity rate at 7.82% from yesterday’s testing.
Miami COVID-19 nurses surprised with island vacation More than a dozen Miami nurses and front line health care workers are finally getting a well-deserved break, with certificates to a vacation in the Florida Keys.
Coronavirus cases at 800+ schools across South Florida confirmed by stateFlorida's latest report shows 827 schools with positive coronavirus cases across Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach counties since early September, up from 675 a ...
Coronavirus: Mayor accuses Florida Gov. DeSantis of pursuing herd immunityMiami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber is calling out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, accusing him of pursuing so-called herd immunity as COVID-19 numbers spike.
Florida’s coronavirus positivity rate rises to 8.34% as state reports 4,353 new casesFlorida is up to 852,174 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17,248 resident deaths, according to the health department’s latest data reported Tuesday.
Coronavirus: Florida reports 3,924 new cases Monday, 58 resident deathsFlorida’s health department confirmed an increase of 3,924 COVID-19 cases on Monday, as well as 58 more resident deaths.
Coronavirus: Florida reports 6,820 new cases Sunday, 21 resident deathsFlorida’s health department confirmed an increase of 6,820 COVID-19 cases on Sunday, as well as 21 more resident deaths.
Coronavirus: Florida reports 4,452 new cases, 86 resident deathsFlorida’s health department confirmed an increase of 4,452 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, as well as 86 more resident deaths.
Florida’s death toll over 17,000 from coronavirus, Miami-Dade has 21.1% of new cases in stateFlorida hits a grim milestone as it surpasses 17,000 deaths across the state with the latest Florida Department of Health report.
Chemotherapy and COVID-19: Are you at risk?The biggest question I get from my patients is, “When is my immune system going to recover from the chemotherapy?”
Florida reports 6,257 new coronavirus cases, most since Aug. 15Florida’s health department confirmed an increase of 6,257 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the highest single-day jump since Aug. 15.
Coronavirus: Florida adds 4,423 new COVID-19 cases WednesdayFlorida's coronavirus case total has increased by at least 4,000 in eight of the past nine days, according to health department reports.
Coronavirus cases confirmed at 675 schools across South FloridaFlorida's weekly report on COVID-19 in primary and secondary schools shows 675 of them with confirmed positive cases across Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach cou...
