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Coronavirus

Three years of COVID-19: over 1-million US deaths and it’s still here

Three years of COVID-19: over 1-million US deaths and it’s still here

It was three years ago this week, when Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on a Sunday evening, March 1, 2020, that “two individuals” in Florida tested “presumptively positive” for a coronavirus called COVID-19.

DeSantis proposes permanently banning Covid vaccine, all mask requirements and fosters “medical freedom of speech”

DeSantis proposes permanently banning Covid vaccine, all mask requirements and fosters “medical freedom of speech”

Updated Jan 18, 2023

XBB.1.5 ‘rapidly replacing other COVID subvariants’; health officials expect surge in cases

XBB.1.5 ‘rapidly replacing other COVID subvariants’; health officials expect surge in cases

Updated Jan 10, 2023

“We just have to accept the uncertainty,” could we be nearing the end of the Covid public health emergency?

“We just have to accept the uncertainty,” could we be nearing the end of the Covid public health emergency?

Jan 10, 2023

What are the new Covid symptoms?

What are the new Covid symptoms?

Updated Jan 5, 2023

Could US be dealing with a “tridemic” after holidays?

Could US be dealing with a “tridemic” after holidays?

Updated Jan 4, 2023

Three years into the pandemic: “We are starting to see that the disease has shifted back towards the elderly…”

Three years into the pandemic: “We are starting to see that the disease has shifted back towards the elderly…”

Dec 23, 2022

Food prices remain high, led by eggs costing 49.1% more than last year- why are food prices continuing to increase

Food prices remain high, led by eggs costing 49.1% more than last year- why are food prices continuing to increase

Dec 16, 2022

Free at-home Covid tests now available

Free at-home Covid tests now available

Updated Dec 16, 2022

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By Diane Rado / Florida Phoenix / Special to Islander News

“We have more money than some countries in this world,” FL House OKs massive voucher program
By Danielle J. Brown / Florida Phoenix / Special to Islander News

“Shame on all of you,” tensions boiled over in higher education Legislature meeting
By Hillard Grossman / Islander News

Is insurer of ‘last resort’ Citizen using rate hikes to reduce number of policies it carries?
By Susana Braun

Adopting Vision Plan will negatively impact all that’s good about Key Biscayne life
By Mitch Perry / Florida Phoenix / Special to Islander News

Repeal of in-state tuition in FL for “Dreamers” could still happen – though not in immigration bill

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Remember COVID? “The pandemic is not over”

Remember COVID? “The pandemic is not over”

Updated Nov 2, 2022

Kids 5 to 11 now eligible for updated COVID-19 booster shots

Kids 5 to 11 now eligible for updated COVID-19 booster shots

Oct 13, 2022

Candidate blocked from debate appearance due to vaccination status, files ‘vaccine passport’ ban complaint

Candidate blocked from debate appearance due to vaccination status, files ‘vaccine passport’ ban complaint

Updated Sep 17, 2022

Omicron booster shots now available, what to know

Omicron booster shots now available, what to know

Updated Sep 14, 2022

As over 300 people die daily from COVID-19, vaccines may become annual, like flu shot

As over 300 people die daily from COVID-19, vaccines may become annual, like flu shot

Sep 7, 2022

Postal Service to suspend this COVID-19 service effective Friday

Postal Service to suspend this COVID-19 service effective Friday

Updated Sep 1, 2022

You have until Friday to order Free at-home COVID Tests before program ends

You have until Friday to order Free at-home COVID Tests before program ends

Updated Aug 30, 2022

Wuhan market, which sold live mammals, at root of Covid pandemic

Wuhan market, which sold live mammals, at root of Covid pandemic

Updated Jul 27, 2022

K-12 school students return to school facing a triangle of health outbreaks and potential infections

K-12 school students return to school facing a triangle of health outbreaks and potential infections

Updated Jul 22, 2022

“We have this picture coming together that’s very reassuring,” new study on Covid vaccine impact on menstrual cycle changes

“We have this picture coming together that’s very reassuring,” new study on Covid vaccine impact on menstrual cycle changes

Updated Jul 17, 2022

Pfizer and Moderna’s Covid vaccines authorized for children 6 months and older

Pfizer and Moderna’s Covid vaccines authorized for children 6 months and older

Updated Jun 17, 2022

Dr. Fauci tests positive for COVID

Dr. Fauci tests positive for COVID

Updated Jun 16, 2022

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Only 26% of vehicle owners in the United States say they shop for car insurance at least once a year, according to a 2023 NerdWallet survey.

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Andy Kaufman set to enter the WWE Hall of Fame

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I'm prone to overthinking, says Saweetie

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Julianne Hough to co-host Dancing with the Stars

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Travel advisory: CDC rescinds proof of negative Covid test to reenter US

Travel advisory: CDC rescinds proof of negative Covid test to reenter US

Updated Jun 16, 2022

Dade positivity rate at 22 percent as three cases of the more transmissible COVID-19 BA.4 variant are reported in the county

Dade positivity rate at 22 percent as three cases of the more transmissible COVID-19 BA.4 variant are reported in the county

Updated Jun 7, 2022

COVID vaccine for kids under 5 could be available as soon as June 21

COVID vaccine for kids under 5 could be available as soon as June 21

Updated Jun 3, 2022

Just in time for Memorial Day: positivity rate at 19 percent, CDC moves Dade to COVID “high risk” area; recommends masks indoors

Just in time for Memorial Day: positivity rate at 19 percent, CDC moves Dade to COVID “high risk” area; recommends masks indoors

Updated May 28, 2022

Bahamas, four other destinations, added to CDC’s “High-Risk” Covid list

Bahamas, four other destinations, added to CDC’s “High-Risk” Covid list

May 26, 2022

With Dade now moving into COVID risk category, some advice: Don't put away those masks just yet

With Dade now moving into COVID risk category, some advice: Don't put away those masks just yet

Updated May 21, 2022

National Safe Boating week starts May 21; Dade leads the state in number of boating accidents

National Safe Boating week starts May 21; Dade leads the state in number of boating accidents

May 19, 2022

Following Sunday’s deaths of two cyclists on the Rickenbacker, over 500 take part in annual Ride of Silence

Following Sunday’s deaths of two cyclists on the Rickenbacker, over 500 take part in annual Ride of Silence

Updated May 19, 2022

A more transmissible omicron variant soon to become dominant strain of new cases in FL, White House encouraging indoor mask usage

A more transmissible omicron variant soon to become dominant strain of new cases in FL, White House encouraging indoor mask usage

Updated May 19, 2022

Third round of Free At-Home Covid-19 test kits now available

Third round of Free At-Home Covid-19 test kits now available

May 18, 2022

CDC: Booster doses offer better protection against omicron among nursing home residents

CDC: Booster doses offer better protection against omicron among nursing home residents

Updated May 6, 2022

Winn Dixie pharmacies to offer rapid COVID testing for $19.95 during May

Winn Dixie pharmacies to offer rapid COVID testing for $19.95 during May

Updated May 5, 2022

New omicron subvariant rapidly moving across the US; more than half the U.S. population had antibodies indicating a previous COVID infection

New omicron subvariant rapidly moving across the US; more than half the U.S. population had antibodies indicating a previous COVID infection

Updated Apr 27, 2022

Mexico declares the end of the Covid-19 pandemic

Mexico declares the end of the Covid-19 pandemic

Updated Apr 26, 2022

Keys mansion, with swim-up bar and waterfalls, sells for record price

Keys mansion, with swim-up bar and waterfalls, sells for record price

Updated Apr 26, 2022

CDC: a mask mandate is still needed for travelers, court battle next

CDC: a mask mandate is still needed for travelers, court battle next

Updated Apr 21, 2022

Freeze on federal student loan repayments expected to be extended through August

Freeze on federal student loan repayments expected to be extended through August

Apr 6, 2022

CDC Director launches internal review of agency

CDC Director launches internal review of agency

Updated Apr 6, 2022

U.S. Senate reaches agreement on $10 billion COVID-19 funding package

U.S. Senate reaches agreement on $10 billion COVID-19 funding package

Updated Apr 5, 2022

New CDC Data on Youth Mental Health: 44 percent reported “persistently” feeling sad or hopeless during the pandemic

New CDC Data on Youth Mental Health: 44 percent reported “persistently” feeling sad or hopeless during the pandemic

Updated Apr 1, 2022

FDA greenlights second COVID-19 booster shots for those over 50

FDA greenlights second COVID-19 booster shots for those over 50

Updated Mar 30, 2022

CDC: Faster-spreading Omicron variant sub-lineage BA.2 now dominant in the US

CDC: Faster-spreading Omicron variant sub-lineage BA.2 now dominant in the US

Updated Mar 30, 2022

DeSantis says state will file lawsuit claiming CDC has overstepped its authority on transportation mask mandates

DeSantis says state will file lawsuit claiming CDC has overstepped its authority on transportation mask mandates

Updated Mar 29, 2022

Marzena Kosicka is helping with refugees at the Poland-Ukraine border

Marzena Kosicka is helping with refugees at the Poland-Ukraine border

Updated Mar 17, 2022

CDC: Pfizer vaccine less effective against Omicron in young children but still prevents hospitalization

CDC: Pfizer vaccine less effective against Omicron in young children but still prevents hospitalization

Mar 15, 2022

Biden urges municipalities to take advantage of billions in federal relief funds “without having to go to the statehouses”

Biden urges municipalities to take advantage of billions in federal relief funds “without having to go to the statehouses”

Updated Mar 15, 2022

Is the end near? Miami-Dade rated “low” risk as new COVID-19 pandemic data looks promising

Is the end near? Miami-Dade rated “low” risk as new COVID-19 pandemic data looks promising

Updated Mar 6, 2022

How to get additional FREE At-Home COVID tests

How to get additional FREE At-Home COVID tests

Updated Mar 4, 2022

Two years since March 1, 2020... 5.8 million cases. 70,000 deaths

Two years since March 1, 2020... 5.8 million cases. 70,000 deaths

Updated Mar 1, 2022

How lucky we are to live here!

How lucky we are to live here!

Feb 27, 2022