BTS cancels world tour due to COVID-19 surge
The BTS tour was originally announced in January 2020 and slated to begin in April, stopping at 17 venues worldwide with 38 concerts across Asia, Europe and North America to promote BTS’s new album “Map of the Soul: 7.”
Ease your mask mandates or pay up, Fla. Board of Education warns districts
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
LA County mask mandate for 'mega events' like concerts, sports games takes effect
The county defined “outdoor mega events" as any event that attracts a crowd of over 10,000 people, including music or food festivals, car shows, large endurance events and marathons, parades, sporting events and concerts.
COVID-19 hospitalizations of people under 50 reach highest levels to date, CDC data shows
Hospitalization rates are climbing among all age groups, but none more than those younger than 50 — especially children.
Garth Brooks cancels remaining US tour dates due to COVID-19 surge
Country music superstar Garth Brooks is canceling the remaining five U.S. stops on his stadium tour due to the rapid spread of COVID-19.
'Get vaccinated, wear a mask': Dr. Fauci answers your back-to-school questions
Students across Florida are returning to school as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations increase beyond last year’s levels. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to address the questions and concerns many of you have shared with us.
ACC teams that can't play due to COVID-19 will forfeit
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced an updated COVID-19 rescheduling policy on Thursday that means teams unable to play scheduled games because of pandemic-related protocols on its roster will be forced to forfeit.
3 vaccinated US senators test positive for COVID-19
Sens. Roger Wicker, Angus King and John Hickenlooper announced they contracted COVID-19.
Health experts hold virtual town hall to discuss COVID Delta variant
Panelists provided an update on COVID-19 in Central Texas including the latest modeling and scientific research related to the Delta variant and its effects.
Nursing home advocates worry vaccine requirement could leave facilities understaffed
President Biden announced a requirement that all nursing home workers be vaccinated. If facilities don't comply, they won't be able to continue receiving federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid. Advocates worry if facilities can't meet the requirement, they may have to close.
CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
COVID-19 surge: Tennessee National Guard deploys over 550 soldiers to assist hospitals
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots likely to be recommended at 8 months
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
Surge in new COVID-19 cases amid delta spread 'going very steeply upward'
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
Record pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations reported amid delta surge
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
