When will we reach herd immunity?
The most important question when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination efforts surrounds herd immunity now. Health experts are alarmed by some polls showing a sizable percentage of adults do not plan to get vaccinated.
European regulators issue new vaccine warning
All Americans, age 16 and older, are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. But there's a new warning from European regulators.
FEMA Orlando site offering first doses of Pfizer
With Johnson & Johnson vaccines still on pause, the FEMA site in Orlando started to give out first doses of Pfizer vaccines again on Tuesday. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said there should be enough Pfizer doses to meet demand.
Mom with COVID-19 released from hospital after 111 days
She is the nurse and mother who has been fighting for her life for weeks. Kristin Kay was finally discharged from North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville.
Publix reopens vaccine portal on Monday for Moderna shots
Those who register will receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Florida adds 6,473 new coronavirus cases, 35 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,473 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, along with 35 additional deaths.
Florida adds 6,341 new coronavirus cases, 74 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,341 new cases of coronavirus, along with 74 additional deaths.
USF looking for participants for study of allergic reactions to COVID vaccines
The same week that Johnson & Johnson reported reactions to its COVID-19 vaccine, a national study with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is underway to investigate allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
Governor DeSantis questioning mask use for those who are vaccinated
Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday questioned why people who are vaccinated are still wearing masks. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends mask use while in public.
Governor DeSantis questioning mask use for those who are vaccinated
Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday questioned why people who are vaccinated are still wearing masks.
Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
AdventHealth treating more COVID-19 longhaulers
AdventHealth is treating patients who are COVID-19 longhaulers. Those are people who are still dealing with coronavirus symptoms long after they were diagnosed with the virus.
6,762 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 74 new deaths
The Florida Health Department of Health reported 6,762 new coronavirus cases and 74 additional deaths on Thursday.
Florida to receive more Pfizer and Moderna vaccines next week
While Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines are on hold across the state, FOX 35 News has learned that Florida will receive more doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines next week.
Florida reports 6,772 new COVID cases on Wednesday, 44 additional deaths
The Florida Health Department of Health reported 6,772 new coronavirus cases and 44 additional deaths on Wednesday.
Combatting vaccine hesitation
Vaccine hesitancy was already a concern for officials and health experts. Now, some worry that with news of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine being investigated for possibly causing blood clots, even more people will be hesitant to get vaccinated.
Florida follows recommended 'pause' on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Governor Ron DeSantis said the state will follow the CDC recommendation that usage of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine be paused because of blood clot cases. Publix Pharmacies, CVS and others are following the recommendation as well.
Johnson & Johnson rollout paused
On Tuesday, U.S. officials recommended a pause on the use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in order to investigate U.S. reports of a rare type of blood clot following vaccination.
FEMA site closes after Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's COVID-19 vaccine site at Valencia College in Orange County paused distribution of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Some expressed frustration while many were actually relieved.
Florida adds 9,068 new coronavirus cases, 64 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,068 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, along with 64 additional deaths.