February 29, 2020: Florida state health laboratories in Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami are able to process COVID-19 tests locally rather than sending them to federal labs, cutting processing time from 3–5 days to 1–2 days. [24]

Jul 30, 2024 · Everyone ages 5 and older can get vaccinated against COVID-19. Find a COVID-19 vaccine location near you. Everyone ages 12 years and older can get a COVID-19 booster shot. Visit the CDC website for information on when a person can and should get a booster shot.

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that is caused by a coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2, which was first identified in 2019. The virus is primarily transmitted from person to person through droplets made when infected people cough, sneeze, or talk.

See the latest charts and maps of coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations in Hillsborough County, Florida.

May 11, 2023 · Some hospitals in the Tampa Bay region and around the U.S. struggled with a spike in health care-associated infections during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a safety analysis released this month.

Oct 8, 2023 · As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on, read the latest on the coronavirus, its variants and the vaccines as well as helpful tips from safety to economic relief and more.

Jul 8, 2022 · COVID-19 illness can have serious and life-threatening complications and there is no way of knowing how COVID-19 will affect you. The current COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be highly effective (95%) at preventing COVID-19 …

Feb 9, 2022 · As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across our state and community, the City of Tampa is taking additional measures to remind the public to practice COVID-19 safety. Variable Message Boards have been activated on major roadways across the City,…

Jul 6, 2022 · Experts say cases are plateauing about 10,000 per day but may be higher due to unreported at-home positive tests. TAMPA, Fla. — The majority of Florida is still at high risk for COVID-19...

Apr 15, 2020 · Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic from Hillsborough County. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — One more Hillsborough County resident who tested positive for the coronavirus has...