Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Top 5 Reasons You Don’t Need to Worry About Monkeypox
You’ve probably been hearing a lot lately about something called “monkeypox” as the next big thing you need to be afraid of. Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. What it also is, is something you don’t really need to worry about…
Read MoreWhy aren’t we Ice Bucket Challenging COVID?
Seven and a half years ago, the nation was swept up in the Ice Bucket Challenge, an activity where people videotaped themselves pouring buckets of ice water over their heads in an effort to cure cancer. Men, women, kids, celebrities, Canadians. Even USF students. We were all united in a common cause. And guess what?…
Read MoreTampa man credits filthy coffee cup for robust immune system
Ed Cledders, a mid-level service associate at Service Associates Associated Inc. in Tampa, is convinced that his immune system has above-average strength which has allowed him to resist COVID-19 and its variants due entirely to the fact that he drinks coffee every day from a cup that has never been washed. “You better believe my…
Read MoreVax-hesitant woman in St. Pete REALLY nervous after suffering no side effects
Amanda Fleary of St. Petersburg, who was hesitant to receive a vaccination against COVID, is worried more than ever about the vaccine after finally taking it but not suffering any of the side effects associated with it. “I held off on getting it for so long, because I just didn’t know if it was safe”,…
Read MoreDelta Alpha Beta Variant Emerges at USF Tampa
“It came on so suddenly,” said Mike Penlip, a sophmore at USF in Tampa. “I had this overwhelming urge to binge the Joe Rogan Experience.” Penlip was your average hardworking USF student. He was studying Accounting with a minor in Finance. All of his extracurricular activities were academic, and he took school very seriously. He…
Read MoreDeSantis deflects criticism of his handling of COVID resurgence
In spite of cases of COVID-19 rising once again in the state of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis remains defiant of any kind of public safety restrictions or mandates. Yesterday at a press conference in Tampa, he responded directly to criticism that he is not making the situation a top priority. “It is very important that…
Read MoreTampa Bay Area stores removing COVID supplies to make room for holiday decorations
Retailers in the Tampa Bay Area are rotating their seasonal inventory, taking away COVID staples like face masks and hand sanitizer to make room for Halloween costumes and candy as well as Christmas cards and colored lights. “This is pretty standard in the ol’ seasonal retail biz”, said Fred Goshwartz, a manager at the CVS…
Read MoreAnti-vax bar in Clearwater offering incentives to potential customers
In response to nationwide efforts to motivate more people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 by offering perks like free donuts, beer, gift cards and entries into special lotteries offering cash prizes and scholarships, one bar in Clearwater wants to reward people who don’t get vaccinated. “Here at Jenny Mc’s, we cater to people who do…
Read MoreBusch Gardens adds new no-thrill ride
“We are pleased to unveil our latest attraction, Gorofa na Polepole!”
Read MoreVaccine recipient disappointed
Madelyn Coddleton of Tampa recently received a vaccination to protect her against COVID and she’s not happy about it. “I wanted to try that new Cajun Flounder Sandwich from Popeye’s that everybody is talking about”, she said. “I’m hungry, not sick!” She got in a long line of cars outside the Tampa Greyhound Track at…
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