Health News Florida

Adolescents have faced long-term social isolation in response to the pandemic and many parents say their kids are struggling with anxiety and depression.

The rise in depression and anxiety among teenagers comes at a significant stage in their development.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that Florida would expand its vaccine eligibility to everyone 50 and older. State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith is among those saying the move is not enough.

Burnout is a common problem for millions of military caregivers. And for many of them, the pandemic has made things even harder.

Saturday’s report from the Department of Health shows the percentage of positive coronavirus tests topped 7% for the fifth time this week.

Nearly 291,000 people took coronavirus tests in Florida over the two days leading up to Thanksgiving.

Seven months after the pandemic forced most businesses across the country to close down, businesses are still adapting to reopening.

Seven months after the pandemic forced most businesses across the country to close down, businesses are still adapting to reopening.

The group wants to exempt “essential businesses” from COVID-related litigation and change rules for “non-essential businesses” that could be sued.

A total of 44 deaths linked to COVID-19 were reported across Florida on Tuesday.

A ban on visitation at Florida’s 4,000 long-term care facilities expires in early September, and Gov. Ron DeSantis is poised to reopen doors to residents’ family members and friends who have been unable to visit because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Ron DeSantis first ordered a stay on evictions to protect people from losing their homes during the coronavirus pandemic last April. It has since been extended, but experts say housing insecurity can impact physical and mental health.