AdventHealth tested Johnson and Johnson vaccine
Rival drug makers will join forces to make even more COVID-19 vaccine doses. The Biden administration says Merck will dedicate two facilities in the United States to make the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. FOX 35 has learned that hundreds of people in Central Florida have gotten the Johnson and Johnson vaccine through trials conducted by AdventHealth.
DeSantis: Law enforcement, firefighters and school personnel who are 50 and over can get vaccine
Florida's governor will sign an executive order allowing sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers over the age of 50 to become eligible for the vaccine.
Questions remain about vaccine expansion order
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on Monday that will allow medically vulnerable people under the age of 65 to get the coronavirus vaccine, but many questions remain about what documents are required.
Federal coronavirus vaccine site opens Wednesday
Four federal coronavirus vaccine sites are opening in Florida, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. One location, at Valencia College's West Campus opens on Wednesday.
COVID vaccine appointment changes
Florida is now requiring a new form from the Department of Health to be used as proof of eligibility when it comes to coronavirus vaccines and there is still a lot of confusion surrounding the change.
Monday marks 1 year since COVID-19 was first detected in Florida
There have been 1,909,221 total infections and 31,406 deaths in Florida since the coronavirus first hit Florida one year ago today.
Vaccine appointments for Central Florida Publix locations fill up
This is the first time that the portal will reopen since those deemed "extremely vulnerable" to COVID-19 by their doctors can receive the vaccine, even if they are under the age of 65.
Health experts push for herd immunity
Herd immunity happens when enough people in a population gain resistance to a virus. It can be achieved in one of two ways: vaccinating a majority of Americans somewhere between 70 and 90 percent or a majority of Americans getting a virus and developing antibodies. The exact threshold for coronavirus herd immunity in America isn't known yet since the virus is relatively new.
New COVID-19 vaccination site opens in Kissimmee
Cars lined up it gets in his chambers Park on the vaccine sites first weekend in operation. It opened on Thursday, giving out 200 shots per day to seniors on a first come, first served basis
FDA clears Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 shot
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for the third vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus.
Seminole County administers vaccines at Hindu Society Temple
Seminole County has expanded vaccination locations to include the Hindu Society of Central Florida Temple, where seniors and healthcare workers received the shot on Friday.
101st Airborne Division to assist with vaccine distribution in Orlando
The 101st Airborne Division, a light infantry division of the United States Army specializing in air assault operations, will be sending approximately 130 soldiers to Orlando to support the whole-of-government vaccination effort.
Publix now administering COVID-19 vaccines at all Florida stores
Publix is opening its online reservation system for COVID‑19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, the company announced late Thursday afternoon.
Many express concerns over Johnson & Johnson vaccine effectiveness
The first single-dose vaccine from Johnson and Johnson could be here in a matter of days. But not everyone is willing to get it.
DeSantis: Florida should see Johnson & Johnson vaccines next week
U.S. regulators on Wednesday said that the single-dose vaccine does protect against COVID-19, being 66 percent effective.
New vaccination site to open near Pine Hills
The Orange County Convention Center just hit a milestone, with 100,000 coronavirus vaccines distributed. However, some people can't get there, so a new site is opening up near Pine Hills.
Lawmaker calls for 24-hour vaccination site
A local lawmaker is helping people register online for a vaccine. State Representative Daisy Morales says more needs to be done to reach vulnerable populations. So she is calling on the governor to open a 24-hour, mass vaccination site.
Johnson& Johnson coronavirus vaccine deemed safe
Researchers at the Food and Drug Administration have endorsed the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine. Just one shot and you're done. It was proven 66 percent effective overall and 85 percent effective in preventing severe infection. It is awaiting final approval for emergency use.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Publix fill up: Here's your next chance
Publix was forced to cancel a scheduling event last weekfor the portal due to weather-related issues preventing government delivery of the vaccines.
Teachers next in line to get vaccine
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says some teachers and law enforcement officers are next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine