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.
Lawmakers looking at vaping regulations again after governor's 2020 veto
More than two years after the U.S. surgeon general declared youth vaping an epidemic, Florida lawmakers again are working on an effort to regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes and raise the age to use tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
More than two years after the U.S. surgeon general declared youth vaping an epidemic, Florida lawmakers again are working on an effort to regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes and raise the age to use tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
MIT researchers working to develop inhalable COVID vaccine
Researchers at MIT are working to give people an option for an inhalable coronavirus vaccine, particularly if they're not a fan of needles. This vaccine may even prove to be more effective.
Researchers at MIT are working to give people an option for an inhalable coronavirus vaccine, particularly if they're not a fan of needles. This vaccine may even prove to be more effective.
State receives more Johnson & Johnson shots
Another shipment of Johnson and Johnson vaccines has arrived in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis was on hand for this delivery. He says the shipment of 42,000 doses could be the last one we see for the next few weeks because the company is dealing with supply issues.
Another shipment of Johnson and Johnson vaccines has arrived in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis was on hand for this delivery. He says the shipment of 42,000 doses could be the last one we see for the next few weeks because the company is dealing with supply issues.
Orange County Convention Center opens to those 40 and up but fills up in 13 minutes
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings rather expand eligibility and get shots in arms than have shots expire and go to waste, he says.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings rather expand eligibility and get shots in arms than have shots expire and go to waste, he says.
Family of Kent Taylor says tinnitus contributed to his suicide
The family of Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor says they believe tinnitus contributed to Taylor taking his own life. He contracted COVID-19 and health experts believe the ceaseless ringing in the ears is one lingering side-effect.
The family of Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor says they believe tinnitus contributed to Taylor taking his own life. He contracted COVID-19 and health experts believe the ceaseless ringing in the ears is one lingering side-effect.
Spring Break mayhem in Miami
Miami announced an 8 p.m. curfew due to large spring break crowds.
Miami announced an 8 p.m. curfew due to large spring break crowds.