Maskless fans celebrate Super Bowl win despite Tampa's outdoor mask mandate

So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.

More contagious UK coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in US, study finds

Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.

NY COVID positivity rate drops to lowest number since November

Just four percent of New Yorkers tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday, the lowest number since November 27.

Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?

Many countries are stepping up requirements for incoming travelers to show a recent negative COVID-19 test.

AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant

The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.

NY COVID numbers drop for 29th straight day

New York's statewide 7-day positivity rate has dropped to its lowest number since December 2.

'Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader,' health officials urge

The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.

Kroger paying employees $100 to get COVID-19 vaccine

Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.

Pandemic vices are putting more consumers in debt: 'It's 100% instant gratification'

Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.

Cuomo rejects allowing restaurants and bars to stay open late for Super Bowl

The group that lobbies for New York restaurants and bars asked Governor Cuomo to lift a 10 p.m. dining curfew and allow establishments to stay open until midnight but the governor is rejecting the idea.

Cuomo: NY to begin vaccinating people with health problems Feb. 15

People with certain health problems like cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and more will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning February 15.

Airline pilot shares story of 2-month battle with COVID-19

Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.

Could a common heartburn medication help fight COVID-19?

Researchers on Long Island are studying whether the heartburn medication Pepcid could be used as a treatment for COVID-19.

TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500

The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.