COVID-19 positivity rates soar in South Florida
Testing locations for COVID-19 are getting busy in Miami-Dade as coronavirus cases continue to climb.
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Testing locations for COVID-19 are getting busy in Miami-Dade as coronavirus cases continue to climb.
It is meant to help prevent severe illness and death from COVID-19. But researchers say people using who have a COVID relapse may be able to spread COVID without even knowing it.
There's a surge in COVID cases compared with a year ago and that is leading to more people being tested.
Researchers say Paxlovid users who have a COVID relapse may be able to spread the virus without even knowing it.
CBS4's Trish Christakis spoke with Mindi Birkenholz experienced a terrible case of COVID.
"We have been at high risk for a while now," said Dr. Aileen Marty.
CBS4's Hank Tester takes a closer look at those recommendations and whether people in South Florida plan to follow them.
Florida saw a jump in COVID-19 cases last week, while reported deaths of Florida residents during the pandemic climbed to more than 74,300.
Jackson Memorial Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hany Atallah tells CBS4 that as COVID cases go up, they have to adjust visitation rules.
A booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 has received emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration.
Carolyn Falana is triple vaccinated. But after dealing with COVID for two years, she's not sure she wants a second booster – a fourth shot.
Florida has exceeded 74,000 resident deaths from COVID-19, while newly reported cases steadily climb, according to data released Friday by the state Department of Health.
Mother's Day is on Sunday and approximately 84% of adults in the United States will celebrate, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation. This year, gifts for mom will cost you more.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought racial inequities in our healthcare system to the forefront. Now, a new documentary "The Color of Care," which is executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, exposes those disparities.
Miami-Dade County is closely monitoring a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 tests, better known as home tests, have become more common in households across the country as supplies have increased. These tests are designed to give you results in less than 30 minutes from the comfort of your own home.
Some states are scaling back on the reporting COVID-19 data which experts worry could stall efforts to delay outbreaks.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava took to Twitter on Friday afternoon to say that the county's COVID seven-day positivity rate is now at 10 percent.
On Monday a federal judge in Tampa voided a national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation.
More than 33,000 kids tested positive for the week ending April 14, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
On Monday a federal judge in Tampa voided a national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation.
A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials.
April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month and we all know the high stress healthcare workers have endured the past two years during the pandemic. Now research shows virtual reality can help in a real way.
A federal requirement to wear face masks on airlines and public transportation will be extended for another two weeks by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as early as Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the Biden administration's plans who was authorized to speak about them.
The CDC is no longer predicting new COVID-19 hospitalizations will continue their decline in the coming weeks, but the agency still expects COVID deaths to continue to fall.
After over a century on Broward's coast, the Hillsboro Lighthouse faces severe rust and a $1.8 million restoration challenge.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
One year after Dominic Ferrell's murder, his mother honors him with scholarships, a foundation, and advocacy for safety and domestic violence reform.
An earthquake off Cuba was felt across parts of Florida, but Miami officials reported no major injuries, significant damage or tsunami threat.
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
After over a century on Broward's coast, the Hillsboro Lighthouse faces severe rust and a $1.8 million restoration challenge.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
One year after Dominic Ferrell's murder, his mother honors him with scholarships, a foundation, and advocacy for safety and domestic violence reform.
An earthquake off Cuba was felt across parts of Florida, but Miami officials reported no major injuries, significant damage or tsunami threat.
The NEXT Weather team shares expert advice on how to prepare for a potential storm.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."
The Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking told CBS News.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Enrique Tarrio said since President Trump announced the formation of the fund, he has been inundated with calls from others convicted for January 6 related activities.
Commissioners voted to allow the review, saying if that was the only way to move the project - designed to help people with mental illnesses caught in the criminal justice system - then so be it.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.