Florida adds 7,023 new coronavirus cases, 233 deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 7,023 new cases of coronavirus, along with 233 additional Florida resident deaths.

UK variant of coronavirus spreading rapidly
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It is the new major concern in the COVID-19 pandemic: Variants of that virus are spreading like wildfire. Cases of the so-called British or U.K. variants are doubling every 10 days in the United States. There are now more than 200 cases around Florida, more than any other state in the country.

More COVID-19 variants reported in Central Florida
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More variants of coronavirus have been reported in Central Florida. Orange County confirms 10 cases of the UK variant. Nine new cases have been reported since the first was reported in less than a week.

Walmart, Winn-Dixie pharmacies to roll out COVID-19 vaccine this week

Publix has led the way, rolling out COVID-19 vaccines weeks ago in certain counties. Two other pharmacies, Winn Dixie and Walmart, will join them.

1st-time unemployment claims increase by 13 percent in Florida

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has paid $21.5 billion in state and federal unemployment benefits to 2.22 million claimants.

Florida reports nearly 7K new COVID-19 cases, 203 more deaths

Florida's statewide case total since the start of the pandemic is now at 1,744,619 and the death toll is now at 27,472.

Doctor explains why the COVID-19 vaccine's 2nd dose has side effects

Some people experience side effects to the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because their body is trying to develop an immunity to coronavirus.

Florida officials report 7.7K new COVID-19 cases, 120 more deaths

The increase brings Florida's case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 1,721,377 and the death toll to 26,915.

COVID-19 UK variant likely more prevalent in Florida than numbers show
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The United Kingdom variant of the coronavirus is spreading around the country, with California and Florida reporting the highest number of cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Polk fire captain accused of blackmailing paramedic in scheme to steal COVID-19 vaccine

A Polk County fire captain has turned himself in to authorities after he was accused of enlisting the help of a paramedic to steal COVID-19 vaccines meant for first responders.

Mental health concerns during the pandemic
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As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, mental health concerns are on the rise. Many Americans have spent months staying at home in order to protect themselves from COVID-19. Mental health experts say that isolation could be just as dangerous.