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.
Florida adds 4,865 new coronavirus cases, 36 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 4,865 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, along with 36 additional deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 4,865 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, along with 36 additional deaths.
Florida adds 5,688 new COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,688 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, along with an additional 26 deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,688 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, along with an additional 26 deaths.
Florida teens 16+ eligible to receive Pfizer vaccine starting April 5
As the state gears up to allow everyone 18 and older to receive the coronavirus vaccines on April 5, health officials are also clarifying what that means for some under the age of 18.
As the state gears up to allow everyone 18 and older to receive the coronavirus vaccines on April 5, health officials are also clarifying what that means for some under the age of 18.
Florida adds 5,750 new coronavirus cases, 159 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,750 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, along with 159 additional deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,750 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, along with 159 additional deaths.
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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.
Mother finally gets to see son after extended COVID battle
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother gets the medicine she so desperately needs in the form of a hug from her little boy. She tested positive for coronavirus back in December, and she's been in the hospital ever since, fighting to survive.
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother gets the medicine she so desperately needs in the form of a hug from her little boy. She tested positive for coronavirus back in December, and she's been in the hospital ever since, fighting to survive.
Increase in COVID-19 cases in younger patients
Orange County is seeing an increase in coronavirus cases during spring break. The county's positivity rate is nearing six percent. Most schools around Central Florida were on spring break last week and health officials say the majority of these new cases are in young people, between the ages of 18 and 25.
Orange County is seeing an increase in coronavirus cases during spring break. The county's positivity rate is nearing six percent. Most schools around Central Florida were on spring break last week and health officials say the majority of these new cases are in young people, between the ages of 18 and 25.
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.
Authorities prepare for expanded vaccine eligibility
Florida's vaccine eligibility timeline is speeding up, and anyone 40 and older can get a shot starting on Monday. Anyone under the age of 40 won't have to wait much longer. Authorities are preparing for more appointments and hope to meet the demand.
Florida's vaccine eligibility timeline is speeding up, and anyone 40 and older can get a shot starting on Monday. Anyone under the age of 40 won't have to wait much longer. Authorities are preparing for more appointments and hope to meet the demand.
Florida senators to consider raising unemployment benefits
The state’s current maximum benefit is $275 a week, among the lowest amounts in the nation.
The state’s current maximum benefit is $275 a week, among the lowest amounts in the nation.
Unemployment claims fall below 14,000, continuing downward trend
The Department of Labor posted 684,000 new claims nationally last week, down 97,000 from the prior week.
The Department of Labor posted 684,000 new claims nationally last week, down 97,000 from the prior week.
Carcinogenic: Hand sanitizers used to combat COVID-19 found to have toxic, cancer-causing chemical
Valisure found several hand sanitizers with traces of benzene, a known human carcinogen.
Valisure found several hand sanitizers with traces of benzene, a known human carcinogen.
LIST: Where in Florida Walgreens is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine
97 Walgreens pharmacies across Florida now distribute the COVID-19 vaccine.
97 Walgreens pharmacies across Florida now distribute the COVID-19 vaccine.
LIST: Florida Winn-Dixie stores distributing the COVID-19 vaccine
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
LIST: These Walmarts in Florida are offering the COVID-19 vaccine
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
Crisis response proposal would limit local government
A Florida House committee is mapping out a proposal on how the state should respond to the next health crisis. Part of the debate includes how much power should be granted to local government.
A Florida House committee is mapping out a proposal on how the state should respond to the next health crisis. Part of the debate includes how much power should be granted to local government.