The Pinellas County School Board meets Tuesday afternoon. In Pinellas, masks are recommended in schools, but not required.
More opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Pinellas, including at your worksite
A list of several COVID-19 vaccine outreach opportunities in Pinellas County, including at workplaces, via DOH-Pinellas.
“National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and World Suicide Prevention Day” on Morning Energy
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. On September 10th and throughout the month of September, many individuals, groups, and organizations take part in raising awareness about the often times stigmatized and taboo topic of suicide. September is also an opportunity to collectively spread hope to those… Read more »
Florida judge again uses DeSantis’s own case against him, says State cannot punish districts over mask mandates
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Leon County Judge John Cooper again Wednesday used Governor Ron DeSantis’s own arguments to rule against him on mask mandates. Cooper set aside a stay to his original ruling, meaning the State can no longer punish school districts for implementing mask mandates. LISTEN: In the initial judgment,… Read more »
Parents clash on mask mandates at Pasco County School Board meeting
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Parents with opposing views on mask mandates clashed at a Pasco County School Board meeting today. Pro-mask parents honked horns and rallied in cars, prompting faculty to turn up the volume inside. LISTEN: Nearly 20 cars circled the parking lot just off Land O’Lakes Boulevard. School board… Read more »
Florida Democrats clap back at GOP Rep. asking for special session to ban mask mandates
Florida State Representative Anthony Sabatini asked legislators if they’d support a special session to ban all mask and vaccine mandates.
Florida’s new COVID reporting methods lead to misinformation on deaths, lawsuit
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Florida’s new methods for reporting COVID-19 information are causing the spread of misinformation and misleading death numbers, according to reporting from the Miami Herald. One state legislator is suing Florida for more access to that information and an epidemiologist warns COVID deaths might be on the rise…. Read more »
Judge uses DeSantis’s own defense to dismantle case for banning mask mandates in schools
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The state of Florida cannot punish school districts for implementing mask mandates with medical opt-outs. That’s the ruling handed down Friday by a Leon County judge. Gov. Ron DeSantis’s evidence for banning mandates wound up losing the case for him. LISTEN: The ruling means schools can continue… Read more »
Regeneron monoclonal antibody treatment state sites in the Tampa Bay area
Instead of focusing on the most effective ways the CDC says we have to reign in the spread of the coronavirus — widespread vaccinations and universal masking — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is focusing on a treatment for COVID-19 symptoms that works best on patients that have recently contracted the virus.
Tampa Mayor requires all City employees to get the coronavirus vaccine
Mayor Jane Castor announced that all City of Tampa employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30th.
Pinellas School Board votes down option to institute mask mandate
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Masks will remain optional in Pinellas County Schools. The Pinellas School Board Tuesday voted against holding a special meeting to discuss instituting a mask mandate. LISTEN: School board member Caprice Edmond motioned to call the special meeting. “I am asking the board to take a vote today… Read more »
Doctor addresses Florida’s coronavirus delta surge, including liquid oxygen shortage
To talk about the coronavirus delta surge in Florida, mask mandates, booster shots and many other COVID-19-related topics, we spoke with Stacy De-Lin, MD.
New COVID-19 vaccination sites in Hillsborough and Pinellas
New COVID-19 vaccination sites have been announced in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, including before a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game.
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Dr. Kampmark Diagnoses The News
Dateline: 19.00 hours ET, August 16, 2021 Dr. Binoy Kampmark is always ahead. 14 hours ahead in Melbourne. Yet, even if the learned professor were in the same dateline, you can be assured his perspective on global events would be considerably ahead of the battalions of pundits scrambling to have their voices heard on every… Read more »
New COVID-19 vaccination sites in Hillsborough and Pinellas, including at Bucs game
New COVID-19 vaccination sites have been announced in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, including before a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game.
Ending federal benefits was supposed to lower Florida’s unemployment but that didn’t happen, data shows
Governor Ron DeSantis ended Federal pandemic unemployment assistance early in June in order to get Florida back to work. But newly released data from the Department of Economic Opportunity shows unemployment has actually increased since the benefits ended.
Hillsborough addition means Florida’s top three school districts now have mask mandates against Gov.’s wishes
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough County School Board Wednesday voted to institute a 30-day mandatory mask policy. Board members voted 5-2 to institute the temporary mandate with an option for parents to opt-out, but only with a letter from a doctor. The rule goes into effect Thursday. LISTEN: Board members… Read more »
Owner of Ybor’s Crowbar says Florida leaders are hurting independent music venues
A Tampa bar owner says states like Florida are hurting businesses by forbidding music venues from enacting COVID safety precautions.
Where to get tested for coronavirus in Tampa
Both PCR and rapid antigen tests are available at the City of Tampa’s drive-thru testing site at Al Barnes Park. No appointment is required.
Get vaccinated in St. Pete and get a month of free downtown parking
At the City of St. Petersburg’s vaccination event on Sunday, August 22, get vaxxed and get a month of free parking.
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