Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.
Warning about mosquito-borne virus
Eastern equine encephalitis virus is a mosquito-borne illness. One Central Florida county has issued a warning that the virus has been detected in chickens, but there are some steps you can take to minimize mosquito infestations.
Eastern equine encephalitis virus is a mosquito-borne illness. One Central Florida county has issued a warning that the virus has been detected in chickens, but there are some steps you can take to minimize mosquito infestations.
Study: Glass of milk keeps heart disease away
Retailers are paying people to buy hand sanitizer and in health news, a study suggests that milk is good for the heart.
Retailers are paying people to buy hand sanitizer and in health news, a study suggests that milk is good for the heart.
Florida to end $300 weekly federal unemployment payments
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said that this will be effective starting June 26, 2021, as part of the DEO's ‘Return to Work’ initiative.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said that this will be effective starting June 26, 2021, as part of the DEO's ‘Return to Work’ initiative.
Florida county offers gift cards to get more people vaccinated
Health officials want to get vaccination numbers even higher and many counties are trying new ways to get people to vaccine sites.
Health officials want to get vaccination numbers even higher and many counties are trying new ways to get people to vaccine sites.
Last chance! Tuesday is the final day for the Orlando FEMA vaccine site
The site, located at Valencia College West Campus, will close permanently Tuesday at 7 p.m.
The site, located at Valencia College West Campus, will close permanently Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center closes vaccine site
In Central Florida, several counties have hit the 50 percent mark in terms of total percentage of the population to have been vaccinated. A sign of the times and that success rate, the Orange County Convention Center is officially closing its vaccination site.
In Central Florida, several counties have hit the 50 percent mark in terms of total percentage of the population to have been vaccinated. A sign of the times and that success rate, the Orange County Convention Center is officially closing its vaccination site.
Florida reports 2,811 new COVID cases; 44 new resident deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,811 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,299,596.
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,811 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,299,596.
Florida reports 2,805 new COVID cases; 94 new resident deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,805 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,296,785.
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,805 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,296,785.
Pandemic relief: Florida offers $800-million to help pay past-due rent and utilities
The Florida Department of Children and Families is looking to distribute more than $800 million in federal aid to help low-income renters economically affected by the coronavirus pandemic pay past-due rent and utilities.
The Florida Department of Children and Families is looking to distribute more than $800 million in federal aid to help low-income renters economically affected by the coronavirus pandemic pay past-due rent and utilities.
Seminole County adds 3 school campuses to administer vaccines to kids ages 12-15
This week, three Seminole County Public Schools campuses have been added to the mix for kids who are eligible to receive a free Pfizer vaccine.
This week, three Seminole County Public Schools campuses have been added to the mix for kids who are eligible to receive a free Pfizer vaccine.
Orlando FEMA vaccine site to close in about 1 week
The vaccine site only offers second doses of the Pfizer vaccine and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The vaccine site only offers second doses of the Pfizer vaccine and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
LIST: Stores not requiring masks for fully vaccinated individuals
There are still many stores that have not updated their mask policy, despite the change in CDC guidance.
There are still many stores that have not updated their mask policy, despite the change in CDC guidance.
CDC recommends all schools continue to use masks
The CDC said that all kindergarten through grade 12 schools "should implement and layer prevention strategies and should prioritize universal and correct use of masks and physical distancing."
The CDC said that all kindergarten through grade 12 schools "should implement and layer prevention strategies and should prioritize universal and correct use of masks and physical distancing."
CDC eases mask requirements for fully vaccinated cruise passengers
Passengers and crew members who have been fully vaccinated 'may gather or conduct activities outdoors, without wearing a mask except in crowded settings'.
Passengers and crew members who have been fully vaccinated 'may gather or conduct activities outdoors, without wearing a mask except in crowded settings'.
Kids 12 to 15 can now get Pfizer shot
The Pfizer vaccine is now available for children ages 12 t o15 and many options to get the vaccine will begin on Thursday.
The Pfizer vaccine is now available for children ages 12 t o15 and many options to get the vaccine will begin on Thursday.
Crew members of cruise ship Carnival Liberty vaccinated
It has been a long time since a cruise ship was spotted pulling into Port Canaveral. A cruise terminal has been redesigned as a COVID-19 vaccine site to administer the vaccine to crew members of the Carnival Liberty. Port Canaveral is the first port in the United States to offer vaccines to crews.
It has been a long time since a cruise ship was spotted pulling into Port Canaveral. A cruise terminal has been redesigned as a COVID-19 vaccine site to administer the vaccine to crew members of the Carnival Liberty. Port Canaveral is the first port in the United States to offer vaccines to crews.
Florida's legal challenge to CDC cruise restrictions goes before judge
A lawsuit filed by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody last month challenges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's restrictions imposed on cruises. A U.S. District Judge heard arguments in the case on Wednesday.
A lawsuit filed by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody last month challenges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's restrictions imposed on cruises. A U.S. District Judge heard arguments in the case on Wednesday.
Experts say 'panic buying' leading to gas shortages
The Colonial Pipeline announced Wednesday it has restarted operations after being hit by a cyberattack last week, but said it will take ?several days? for its delivery supply chain to return to normal. Experts say panic buying is leading to shortages in Florida.
The Colonial Pipeline announced Wednesday it has restarted operations after being hit by a cyberattack last week, but said it will take ?several days? for its delivery supply chain to return to normal. Experts say panic buying is leading to shortages in Florida.
To get unemployment benefits, Floridians will again have to prove they've looked for jobs
People in Florida’s unemployment system will have to show they looked for work on a weekly basis after Memorial Day, as the state pushes to get workers back on the job, particularly at restaurants.
People in Florida’s unemployment system will have to show they looked for work on a weekly basis after Memorial Day, as the state pushes to get workers back on the job, particularly at restaurants.