Father’s speech against anti-mask parents at Tennessee board meeting goes viral

The father of a kindergarten student went viral earlier this week, after speaking at a school board meeting in Franklin Tennessee, criticizing parents for their anti-mask views and opinions.

Arizona Attorney General: Businesses can require employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Arizona's Attorney General said, in a legal opinion released on Aug. 20, that private businesses across the state can impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on employees, with exceptions.

Vaccine-wary Floridians line up for monoclonal antibody treatment after testing positive for virus

One woman said she didn't trust the COVID-19 vaccine and didn't get it. Then she was exposed to COVID at work and is now undergoing monoclonal antibody therapy, a treatment approved by the FDA under an emergency use authorization – just like the vaccine she didn't want.

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.

Convalescent plasma for COVID-19: Study says treatment of no benefit to most

The final results of a clinical trial show convalescent plasma did not prevent disease progression in a high-risk group of outpatients with COVID-19, the NIH announced Wednesday.

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.

‘Kill Bill’ star Sonny Chiba dies at 82 from COVID-19

Chiba was known for many roles, including “Kill Bill” and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and inspired many action filmmakers and actors including Quentin Tarantino and Keanu Reeves.

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.

US support for vaccine mandates grows as COVID-19 anxiety rises, poll finds

A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.

COVID-19 vaccine trial involving children encountering delays

The principal investigator in Phoenix for a study involving the use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine on children says while the study is facing delays, they are already seeing promising results.

'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.

Judge won’t dismiss parents' lawsuit over Florida governor's school mask-mandate ban

A Leon County judge on Thursday denied a motion from the state asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by parents, including several in Tampa Bay, that claims Gov. Ron DeSantis' order banning school mask mandates is unconstitutional.

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.