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11th case of measles reported in Florida
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando There have now been 11 cases of measles reported in Florida since the beginning of the year with the latest popping up in Martin County.The majority of measles cases, 9, have been concentrated in Broward County with another in Polk...
Marriages in the US are back to pre-pandemic levels, CDC says
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando U.S. marriages have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels with nearly 2.1 million in 2022.That's a 4% increase from the year before. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the data Friday, but has not released marriage data...
These are the most termite-infested US cities. No. 1 is in Florida
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando On Thursday, pest-control company Orkin released its 2024 list of the most termite-infested cities in the country.According to company officials, the list was based on treatment data from cities where Orkin has performed the greatest...
COVID pandemic hit Florida hard 4 years ago today. Here’s what happened in March 2020
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Life changed drastically four years ago when shutdowns, closures and more took over as the coronavirus situation picked up.On March 13, 2020, spring break was extended for Florida students and theme parks announced closures.Here’s what...
These are the fattest cities in the US. What’s the skinny with Florida?
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando On Monday, WalletHub released its ranking of the top cities nationwide that are struggling with weight-related health issues like obesity.The study looks at the top 100 most populated cities in the U.S., examining factors like the number...
Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando New Jersey and the nation were not prepared when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and the state “remains underprepared for the next emergency,” according to an independent report examining New Jersey's response to the pandemic that sickened...
Cars in Florida are covered in yellow powder. Here’s why
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Itchy eyes, runny noses and cars coated in yellow powder -- yes, pollen season is kicking into full gear in the Orlando area.Most of Central Florida has seen a later start -- 10-20 days later than normal --to the pollen season this year...
White House lifting its COVID-19 testing rule for people around Biden, ending a pandemic vestige
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando The White House on Monday lifted its COVID-19 testing requirement for those who plan to be in close contact with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses, bringing to an end the last coronavirus prevention...
The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools and upended child care, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses. Gone are mandated isolation periods and masking. But will schools and child...
U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its longstanding guidance, saying that people can...
Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, advisers say
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they got a booster in the fall, an influential government advisory panel said Wednesday.The panel voted 11-1 to say Americans 65 and older should get...
Florida lawmaker pulls bill on wrongful death of unborn children after Alabama IVF ruling
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando A Florida bill to allow people to file wrongful death lawsuits over the death of a fetus is being shelved because of the political fallout from an Alabama Supreme Court decision that frozen embryos are legally protected...