Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Hillsborough County has opened a coronavirus vaccination site at University Mall in Tampa. People who are 65 years of age and older and frontline health care workers (as defined by the state) may request an appointment by calling (866) 200-3896, TTY: (833) 476-1029. Details, including the… Read more »
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Radioactivity Tuesday: Local businesses calling for more federal aid; Breaking down the St. Petersburg black vote
December 1, 2020 Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up we’ll take a deep dive into the November 3rd election and look at voting trends among African Americans in St. Petersburg. But first – small businesses are still hurting because of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this year many stores, restaurants and bars were… Read more »
Doctor from Tampa General Hospital talks about the latest coronavirus surge and what can be done
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Florida will pass one million confirmed coronavirus infections this week. Nearly 19,000 Floridians have died. The virus is surging nearly everywhere in the U.S. One American is dying from COVID-19 on average every minute. On WMNF’s MidPoint we talked about the latest coronavirus news in Tampa Bay… Read more »
Several Florida mayors criticize Ron DeSantis over coronavirus response
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Several Mayors from around Florida held a Zoom conference Wednesday afternoon to criticize the lack of Florida coronavirus response by Governor Ron DeSantis. St. Petersburg’s Rick Kriseman was the only participating mayor from the Tampa Bay area. “As mayors, we all know what we need to do… Read more »
Hillsborough County’s coronavirus update
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Here’s the COVID-19 update for 16 November 2020 as provided by the Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center: Nov. 16 County Commission COVID-19 Summary: Resolution Advocates for Routine Staff Testing at Senior Care Facilities, Other Congregate Homes COVID-19 coronavirus Update No. 239 Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2020)… Read more »
Hillsborough reminds people “COVID-19 Testing Remains Free”
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Below is Hillsborough County’s coronavirus testing update for Tuesday: COVID-19 Testing Remains Free; Have Health Insurance Information Handy COVID-19 Coronavirus Update No. 235 Hillsborough County, Fla. (Oct. 27, 2020) – To ensure that Hillsborough County is following federal guidance on COVID-19 coronavirus testing, health insurance providers are… Read more »
Charlie Crist’s fan might offer more debate protection than Plexiglas
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Democratic and Republican candidates for Vice President debate tonight. There will be Plexiglas shields separating them to protect from coronavirus infections. But the New York Times reports that since the virus can spread through the air, a St. Petersburg politician’s famous fan would be more effective… Read more »
President Trump has Tested Positive for COVID-19
In a tweet late Thursday evening, President Trump announced that he and the First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19. This is a developing story…
WMNF listeners share their opinions about coronavirus mask mandates – some responses will surprise you
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources There is a lot of debate about whether Tampa Bay area counties and cities should continue with ordinances mandating masks or other face coverings to slow the spread of coronavirus. On MidPoint we heard public comments from Pinellas County residents during a commission meeting earlier in September… Read more »
Sweden tried “Herd Immunity” to deal with Coronavirus; it resulted in a death rate many times larger than its neighbors.
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources There has been discussion about the success of Sweden’s “herd immunity” approach to the Coronavirus pandemic on WMNF/Radioactivity this week. Some listeners have claimed that the Swedish government’s plan has been successful. Below is a review of some COVID-19 data. It includes the two leading pandemic countries,… Read more »
After hours of public comment, Pinellas County extends its local emergency, leaving mask mandate in place
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources After hours of public comment Tuesday, the Pinellas County Commission voted unanimously to extend the county’s local coronavirus emergency. The county’s rule requiring face coverings in public remains in place. Dozens of residents weighed in on both sides of the mask issue. Largo resident Virginia Frizzle wants… Read more »
Judge’s order against Florida’s mandate to reopen schools is back in effect; Hillsborough School Board holds emergency meeting Friday morning
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources On Thursday a judge lifted a stay on his ruling against Florida’s order for schools to open to in-person instruction this month. On its Facebook page, the Florida Education Association says this means that local school districts can make reopening decisions based upon safety considerations, not on… Read more »
Hillsborough County approaches 100,000th test for coronavirus
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center announced in a press release Tuesday that the county is expected to pass the mark of 100,000 tests for coronavirus this week. According to the state’s official COVID-19 dashboard, 35,802 Hillsborough residents have tested positive, resulting in 1,618 hospitalizations and 534 deaths… Read more »
Pinellas Park gives away backpacks with masks and school supplies on Saturday only
The City of Pinellas Park will give away backpacks, face masks and school supplies on Saturday only. Below is the press release from Pinellas Park: The City of Pinellas Park Hosts K-12 Backpack Give-a-way Event PINELLAS PARK – The City of Pinellas Park will be hosting their first ever drive~thru K-12th grade backpack give-a-way… Read more »
