COVID-19

On this episode of the South Florida Roundup: how school districts are planning for students and teachers to return to classrooms.

On this episode of the South Florida Roundup: how school districts are planning for students and teachers to return to classrooms.

Drugs are being tested that could reduce symptoms and save lives. But, given the way drugs are developed, it's unlikely that any single medicine will be anywhere as potent as a successful vaccine.

The Florida Department of Health, which continues to register COVID-19 deaths from July, told the Miami Herald on Thursday that it announces deaths as they are reported to the agency, but did not elaborate on why deaths were taking so long to be reported.

The state lost nearly 1.18 million non-agricultural jobs from February to April as the pandemic hit, but it has gained back 631,600, according to the Department of Economic Opportunity.

This post will be updated today, Friday, September 18, and through the week with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida.

Nearly 30 Massachusetts high school students are self-isolating after parents sent their child to school, despite receiving a positive diagnosis days before.

COVID-19 is still spreading in many communities. Test results can be slow. And quarantines are often unpaid. This leaves workers with tough decisions about what to disclose and when to stay home.

Michael Caputo is taking a two-month leave of absence after a social media outburst alleging an unfounded "deep state" conspiracy involving government scientists.

According to data reported to the CDC, 121 children died from COVID-19 between February and July of this year. And 78% of the children who died were Hispanic, Black or Native American.

When the coronavirus enters the body, usually through the nose, mouth or eyes, it takes over cells and starts to multiply. A molecular or PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, a lab technician may find out how much of the virus you have. Getting a negative result, though, doesn't necessarily mean you're in the clear.

This post will be updated today, Wednesday, Sept. 16, and through the week with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida.