CDC awards nearly $200M to expand Florida's vaccine programs
The nearly $200 million is part of $3 billion in funding that the CDC has granted to bolster vaccine distribution, access, and administration efforts.
The nearly $200 million is part of $3 billion in funding that the CDC has granted to bolster vaccine distribution, access, and administration efforts.
Vaccinating 16 and up in Florida
Health officials say vaccinating younger people for COVID-19 is the key to all of us getting back to normal. Those 18 to 35 have a higher positivity rate, so getting that group protected is going to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, they say.
Health officials say vaccinating younger people for COVID-19 is the key to all of us getting back to normal. Those 18 to 35 have a higher positivity rate, so getting that group protected is going to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, they say.
Lake County Schools offer vaccines to students 16 and up
Parents or legal guardians must accompany minor students ages 16 and 17 who want to get the vaccine.
Parents or legal guardians must accompany minor students ages 16 and 17 who want to get the vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Florida opens to all adults
All Florida residents 18 and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine now. Those 16 and older can receive the Pfizer vaccine.
All Florida residents 18 and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine now. Those 16 and older can receive the Pfizer vaccine.
Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Is it COVID-19, allergies, or post-vaccine symptoms? How to tell the difference
There are some key differences between the three.
There are some key differences between the three.
Publix reopens vaccine portal as all adults in Florida become eligible
Those booking on Monday will receive the Moderna vaccine. Those who want Johnson & Johnson must book when Publix's portal reopens on Wednesday.
Those booking on Monday will receive the Moderna vaccine. Those who want Johnson & Johnson must book when Publix's portal reopens on Wednesday.
Vaccine appointments for 16+ fully booked at Orange County Convention Center
Over 9,000 appointments were booked in less than 45 minutes.
Over 9,000 appointments were booked in less than 45 minutes.
Florida reports largest daily COVID-19 case increase in a month
As of Thursday morning, 9,136,036 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been distributed in Florida. That covers 5,979,461 people.
As of Thursday morning, 9,136,036 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been distributed in Florida. That covers 5,979,461 people.
When will COVID-19 restrictions ease up? Health experts explain
Shots are opening up to all Florida adults next week and health experts are laying out a timeline on when COVID-19 related restrictions could ease up.
Shots are opening up to all Florida adults next week and health experts are laying out a timeline on when COVID-19 related restrictions could ease up.
Union: Disney employees to get paid for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The union that represents many Walt Disney World employees encourages cast members to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.
The union that represents many Walt Disney World employees encourages cast members to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.
Florida school district to offer vaccine to students 16 and older
Lake County Schools announced the vaccine offer on Wednesday, stating that they will offer doses at its high schools starting next week.
Lake County Schools announced the vaccine offer on Wednesday, stating that they will offer doses at its high schools starting next week.
Krispy Kreme defends its offer of free doughnuts for vaccinated people
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
Florida federal vaccine sites to administer at least 1,000 first doses per day
The federally-run vaccine site at Orlando's Valencia College campus administered 3,000 first doses on Monday, as the state's age eligibility dropped to 40 and up.
The federally-run vaccine site at Orlando's Valencia College campus administered 3,000 first doses on Monday, as the state's age eligibility dropped to 40 and up.
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility drops to 40 across Florida
Then, starting Monday, April 5th, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will open up to everyone 18 and older.
Then, starting Monday, April 5th, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will open up to everyone 18 and older.
Publix reopens vaccine portal as age eligibility drops to 40 statewide
Those booking on Monday will receive the two-dose Moderna vaccine.
Those booking on Monday will receive the two-dose Moderna vaccine.
18-plus can get vaccinated April 5 in Florida
As Florida prepares to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all, officials are hopeful that young adults will get vaccinated as they represent a demographic with a high infection rate.
As Florida prepares to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all, officials are hopeful that young adults will get vaccinated as they represent a demographic with a high infection rate.
Orange County mayor pleased with vaccine expansion
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he is happy that the governor has announced an expansion of eligibility of the COVID-19 vaccine. So far, more than 63 percent of seniors in Orange County have gotten their vaccine and overall more than 17 percent of all Orange County residents have received the shot, health officials say.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he is happy that the governor has announced an expansion of eligibility of the COVID-19 vaccine. So far, more than 63 percent of seniors in Orange County have gotten their vaccine and overall more than 17 percent of all Orange County residents have received the shot, health officials say.
President Biden doubles COVID-19 vaccination goal
Before taking office, President Joe Biden vowed to have 100 million shots administered by the end of his first 100 days. That milestone was passed a week ago. Now he?s aiming for 200 million shots administered before his first 100 days expire.
Before taking office, President Joe Biden vowed to have 100 million shots administered by the end of his first 100 days. That milestone was passed a week ago. Now he?s aiming for 200 million shots administered before his first 100 days expire.
Struggle to find vaccine as eligibility expands
As the demand for vaccines ramp up next week, some counties are still trying to work through their 65-plus populations.
As the demand for vaccines ramp up next week, some counties are still trying to work through their 65-plus populations.