PANDEMIC

The head of emergencies at the World Health Organization says the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, including deaths, hospitalizations and lockdowns, could be over this year if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed quickly.

With kids and teens readjusting to the world in the wake of pandemic isolation, sleeping well can be a protective factor.

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a federal vaccine requirement Thursday pushed by the Biden Administration for employees at large businesses to get a COVID-19 vaccine or test regularly while working.

Just last week, we asked: If you’re a health care worker, what are you seeing lately on the job?

“My name is Kovid and I’m not a virus," Kovid Kapoor has been saying since the coronavirus crisis began.

Florida continues to break its records as the number of daily COVID-19 cases continues to rise.

Does it still seem like the COVID-19 pandemic just started, or do you feel like we’ve been dealing with this reality for ages?

A German court decision forces all of us to debate who should get medical care if it must be rationed.

Saying that the “federal government is not going to come through” on a plan to distribute at-home coronavirus tests, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said the state is honing its own strategy to send tests to vulnerable Floridians.

A group of activists and citizens who are unhappy with Gov. Ron DeSantis' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic were removed from the Florida Department of Health building in Duval County ahead of a news conference being held by the governor.

For the first time since Dec. 17, Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on the state's response to the omicron surge in Florida.

At least 62,504 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 since the pandemic began in early 2020, according to a report released Friday by the Florida Department of Health.

At least 62,504 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 since the pandemic began in early 2020, according to a report released Friday by the Florida Department of Health.

More than 2,500 flights have been cancelled, with airlines facing crew shortages and bad weather.

Florida continues to break its records as the number of daily COVID-19 cases continues to rise.

The American jobs market was turned upside down in 2021 due to two completely unexpected forces -- with significant ramifications for the future.

Cars began lining up outside the Econ Soccer Complex before 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

The state health department reported 125,201 new cases on Friday in a one-week period as the omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread.

Just as Americans and Europeans were eagerly awaiting their most normal holiday season in a couple of years, the omicron variant has unleashed a fresh round of fear and uncertainty — for travelers, shoppers, party-goers and their economies as a whole.

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel discussed the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine that can cause rare but serious blood clots, advising Americans should be given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ruled that all travelers arriving in Brazil must present a vaccine passport documenting they have been vaccinated against the coronavirus

As more cases of the new omicron variant of COVID-19 continue to be identified, the U.S. expanding booster shot eligibility of the Pfizer vaccine Thursday.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in 52 years, more evidence that the U.S. job market is recovering from last year’s coronavirus recession.

There’s no clear-cut definition for when a pandemic starts and ends, and how much of a threat a global outbreak is posing can vary by country.

Orlando residents now have a new financial lifeline after the city's rental assistance program ran out of funds.

The Florida Department of Health confirmed on Tuesday doctors have identified the first confirmed instance of the omicron variant in the state.

Sarah Gilbert helped develop the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. She says without more spending to fight emerging viral threats, the next pandemic could be more contagious and more lethal.

A new poll finds that the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic have been especially hard for younger Americans, in particular when it comes to their education and social lives.

U.S. government and health leaders are working to combat the omicron variant cropping up across the country.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on four bills Thursday to prohibit mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for Florida students and workers, calling HB 1B the “strongest piece of legislation” enacted against such mandates anywhere in the U.S.

As travelers are returning home after enjoying time with family, we ran into Vickie Jordan from St. Louis, Missouri at Orlando International Airport.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on four bills Thursday to prohibit mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for Florida students and workers, calling HB 1B the “strongest piece of legislation” enacted against such mandates anywhere in the U.S.

Following U.S. health officials’ approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, Central Florida counties began rolling out vaccinations for kids 5-11 this week.

Orange County is now expanding its vaccination site at Barnett Park to include hours geared toward providing jabs for children in the newly approved 5 to 11-year-old age range.

COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, wasn’t the first pandemic and it won’t be the last.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a new pandemic low 267,000 last week, another sign that the job market is recovering from last year’s sharp coronavirus downturn.

The U.S. on Thursday announced a sweeping <a href="https://www.clickorlando.com/news/politics/2021/11/04/us-mandates-vaccines-or-tests-for-big-companies-by-jan-4/" target="_blank">COVID-19 vaccine mandate </a>that will require workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus if they work at a company with more than 100 employees.

Global carbon pollution this year has bounced back to almost 2019 levels, after a drop during pandemic lockdowns

A Gift for Teaching’s Pencil Boy’s Express is back on school campuses after being on pause due to COVID-19.

For the first time since the beginning of the school year, parents have the ability to choose if their child wears a mask at Orange County Public Schools.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week the state is suing the Biden administration over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.

Last summer, we asked: “Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?” ... “We want to hear from you.”

Cinemagoers will need Covid passes next month, but Mark Drakeford says he may have to go further.

The federal Restaurant Relief Fund brought more than $24.27 million into the local economy, helping 120 Space Coast food purveyors get back on stable footing after severe COVID-19 pandemic losses.

Florida's surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, is now responding days after he was asked to leave a meeting with Democratic state Sen. Tina Polsky — who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer — because he refused to wear a mask.

A group of parents, teachers and local politicians gathered outside the Orange County School Board Monday to urge district leaders to extend mask requirements in the classroom.

Gov. Ron DeSantis called for the Florida legislature to return for a special session aiming to provide more safeguards for workers in the state facing vaccine mandates.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

Slow vaccine supply to poorer nations means the crisis will last longer than it needs to, experts say.

The Food and Drug Administration panel endorsed Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine booster Friday, a day after they recommended a half-dose booster shot of the Moderna vaccine.

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a financial boon or bust for many Americans. Now, those affects are changing how soon they expect to retire.

Eight Florida school districts, including in Orange and Brevard counties, found not in compliance with state COVID-19 measures Thursday will face financial consequences if they do not comply.

A total of 110 military personnel will help as non-emergency drivers in Wales from next week.

The Orange County Public Schools Medical Advisory Committee met early Thursday to discuss possible changes to COVID-19 policies.

Even a global pandemic couldn't completely stop the constant churn of new places to eat in the City Beautiful. With comings and goings nearly every day, it can be hard to keep track of Orlando's booming culinary scene. To make it a little easier on curious Epicureans of Central Florida, we've rounded up all the notable restaurant openings this summer into one place.

As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to drop in Florida, the state on Friday reported an average of 5,396 new cases per day over the last week.

Projections are dependent on new COVID variants and vaccination rates.

Projections are dependent on new COVID variants and vaccination rates.

Maybe it was when the pandemic first arrived in the United States, or perhaps it only happened in recent weeks or months. But if you lost a friend or family member to COVID-19, and you’d like to memorialize that person’s legacy, we invite you to share more.

The Brevard County School Board will meet Tuesday to discuss its mask mandate.

More pet owners and veterinarians are struggling with the pressures of the pandemic.

More pet owners and veterinarians are struggling with the pressures of the pandemic.

Video-sharing tech platform YouTube on Wednesday announced immediate bans on false claims that vaccines are dangerous and cause health issues like autism, cancer or infertility.

The pandemic is still impacting applications and employees' willingness to stay on the job.

Following the Food and Drug Administration’s backing of Pfizer booster shots, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also endorsed booster shots for older or vulnerable Americans.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced Thursday that firefighters who do not comply with the county's vaccine mandate for its employees will not face termination, but rather will only get hit with a written reprimand.

Pointing to a need to “minimize the amount of time students are removed from in-person learning,” the Florida Department of Health on Wednesday issued a revised rule that gives parents more authority to decide whether children go to school after being exposed to people who have COVID-19.

As the state of Florida has seen more than 50,000 people die from COVID-19, an Orlando city commissioner is holding a commnity vigil Tuesday evening to acknowledge those many lives lost.

August has been named the deadliest month of the pandemic so far, according to Orange County leaders, with at least 388 deaths, and more are expected to be added to the tally.

A fresh dose of color can breathe new life into this outdoor storage spot.

Covid’s delta wave has employers deciding to extend work-from-home arrangements again because of all the uncertainties. So why pick January for a return?

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to end Covid-era protections for renters facing eviction.

“It’s kind of causing, like, tension,” says one 31-year-old with an unvaccinated friend. “I think she might feel that I’m being difficult on her.”

Marie Osmond has canceled her concert at Ravinia next week due to the COVID pandemic, according to an announcement by the festival Friday.

Earlier in the pandemic there was a severe lack of available homes for purchase.

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White orders all employees to get vaccinated or be tested regularly.

Remote working meant the Lancaster family could live anywhere - they found their sea view in Scarborough.

The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down.

Several more states are also at risk of entering the restricted list because of rising cases.

Over 80,000 incidents are recorded in 2020 in England and Wales - but arrests struggle to keep up.

More of us worry about work-related burnout since the start of the pandemic, a study by Aviva shows.

The pandemic has devastated the arts, but green shoots of recovery may be forming - in every sense.

Every morning Odalys de la Caridad Lara Reyes gets to work and starts to read out loud

Matt Hancock says it will give users "greater control" over data but critics fear it could be misused.

Racegoers don elaborate headwear and face masks for Royal Ascot Ladies' Day.

The airline responds to reports some staff may have been involved in organised crime.

The pandemic has opened the door for doctors to stop the overtreatment and unnecessary treatment of patients.

The pandemic has opened the door for doctors to stop the overtreatment and unnecessary treatment of patients.

The pandemic helped spur an imbalance to supply and demand.

The pandemic helped spur an imbalance to supply and demand.

Abusive messages from angry mums during lockdown almost caused the founder of The Motherload to close it down.

The decision, which was expected, arrives a day after the country reported more than 4,000 new covid-19 cases.

Since the pandemic began, revenue for small businesses dropped 29% overall.

The pandemic has caused a major shortage in much-needed car parts.

The pandemic has caused burn out and anxiety for many on the front lines.

Millions of women are out of work due to demands at home.

As our social lives go from 0 to 100, here's why some are feeling burned out after meeting friends.

They want all of my attention, all of the time and are disappointed when they don’t get it. No matter how much of ourselves we give to our kids, it’s never enough.

"Digital nomads" aim to get back to mobile working after Covid, with many countries wooing them.