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US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando U.S. births fell last year, resuming a long national slide.A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's about 76,000...
The pandemic exposed staff shortages at nursing homes. A new White House push aims for a remedy
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday said the first rule to set minimum staffing levels at federally funded nursing homes and require that a certain portion of the taxpayer dollars they receive go toward wages for care workers is a...
Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando President Joe Biden's administration will help 50 countries identify and respond to infectious diseases, with the goal of preventing pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak that suddenly halted normal life around the globe in 2020. U.S....
These Florida monkeys could give you herpes. Here’s where they’ve been found
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando When it comes to Florida’s wildlife, the first animals that come to mind are usually alligators, sharks or manatees.However, monkeys are also a staple within Central Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Tucked away inside the teachers lounge at a New Hampshire elementary school, Amber Warner was having her teeth checked out for the first time.The 5-year-old sat back on what looked like a beach chair and wore a pair of dark sunglasses as...
Florida’s stricter ban on abortions could put more pressure on clinics elsewhere
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando The drive to Bristol, Virginia, from Jacksonville, Florida, takes more than eight hours. It's over 10 from Orlando and closer to 14 from Miami. Despite that distance, Bristol Women’s Health Center is preparing for an influx of women from...
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...