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.
How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Polk County, Florida
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County & Polk County Public Schools will host a COVID-19 vaccination event Tuesday.
Need to get tested for coronavirus? Here’s where you can
Information from the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County about getting tested for coronavirus.
Tampa General Hospital doctor talks about the delta variant COVID-19 spike
WMNF’s Seán Kinane interviews Dr. Jason Wilson, Associate Medical Director of the ER at Tampa General Hospital, about the delta COVID spike.
Pinellas parents rally for mandatory masks in schools as the delta variant continues to hospitalize children
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Parents and doctors rallied outside Pinellas County School’s district office today (Monday) to plead for mask mandates in schools. The call comes after the Friday release of new rules for mitigating COVID-19 in school sent mixed signals to parents and educators alike. Listen: Seventh-grader Liam Oliver wants… Read more »
Mask mandates OK in Florida schools with opt-out system, despite threats from governor
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Florida Department of Health released new rules for COVID-19 mitigation in schools Friday. The rules say school districts can mandate mask-wearing if they offer an opt-out program. The rules were announced exactly one week after Gov. Ron DeSantis threatened to withhold money from districts mandating masks…. Read more »
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