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The community could be in the clear of COVID-19 by June, one of Tampa Bay's leading epidemiologists said Wednesday, adding a change in approach could make the outlook even better.

POLITICO Get the POLITICO Nightly newsletter Email Sign Up By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or updates from POLITICO and you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. You can unsubscribe at any time and you can contact us here. This sign-up form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Presented by FLAG OFF THE FIELD — This won’t be the first time a Super Bowl has been played during the pandemic. A year ago, the last ti...

POLITICO Get the Florida Playbook Newsletter Email Sign Up By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or updates from POLITICO and you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. You can unsubscribe at any time and you can contact us here. This sign-up form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Presented by Ocean Conservancy Good Tuesday morning. The daily rundown — Between Sunday and Monday, the number of Florida coronavirus cases...

Proof of negative COVID-19 test required for US arrivals from international travel This week travelers will face new requirements when returning to the United States from foreign countries. and last updated 2021-01-29 12:44:06-05 TAMPA, Fla. — This week travelers will face new requirements when returning to the United States from foreign countries. They must now take a COVID19 test within three days of their flight and present a negative result or documentation of recovery to the airline b...

Experts say UK strain of COVID-19 may already be in US Catherine Hawley reports TAMPA, Fla. - A new strain of COVID-19 spreading widely in the United Kingdom may already be circulating in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control released research Tuesday saying scientists are working to understand if the mutated virus is more contagious. The new strain has not officially been detected in the U.S. but the CDC says it could already be here and spreading. "It’s only now that American s...

Should Florida be concerned about more contagious UK COVID variant? More than 40 countries are banning travelers from the United Kingdom as scientists track a new strain of COVID-19 that could be 70% more contagious. and last updated 2020-12-21 21:26:34-05 TAMPA, Fla. — More than 40 countries are banning travelers from the United Kingdom as scientists track a new strain of COVID-19 that could be 70% more contagious. It comes as USF Epidemiology Professor Dr. Edwin Michael quarantines at hi...

Hillsborough County okays tougher face mask rule On a pair of 5-2 votes, commissioners prohibit standing at bars to eat or drink or gathering on dance floors.     Michelle Ingram, 52, distributes face masks to a driver in June. Hillsborough commissioners approved a broader face mask mandate Wednesday. [ CHRIS URSO | Times ] Updated Dec. 16, 2020 TAMPA — Hillsborough County now prohibits people from standing at bars to eat and drink or from gathering on the dance floor. The county...

Rogue Florida Guv’s Next Pandemic Fiasco: Vaccine Rollout David Axe © Provided by The Daily Beast Joe Raedle/Getty But some states are better set up to snuff out the coronavirus than others. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is divvying up the doses on a weekly basis as they roll out of Pfizer’s factory and sending them out via UPS and Fedex. Then, it’s up to authorities in each U.S. state and territory to decide exactly where those doses go—and who�...

UpdatedMon, Dec 14, 2020 at 4:51 pm ET Replies(11) Mike Napier said the county went from eight to 10 positive cases a day in June and July to nearly 300 cases a day. (Shutterstock / Corona Borealis Studio) PASCO COUNTY, FL — Mike Napier, administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County, told the Pasco County Commission this week that the number of positive coronavirus cases in the county "is troubling," rising dramatically since September. According to the Florida Department...

Hillsborough County expands code enforcement team to make sure businesses follow mask ordinance All 30+ officers will now give info to businesses As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, efforts are growing to stop the spread of the virus. and last updated 2020-12-14 17:20:29-05 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, efforts are growing to stop the spread of the virus. I-Team Investigator Kylie McGivern found out, come Monday, Hillsborough County will be dedicating mor...