Vaccine eligibility age lowering to 60
More Floridians will soon be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement during a press conference Monday afternoon, saying all Floridians age 60 and up will be able to get vaccinated beginning Monday, March 15.
More Floridians will soon be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement during a press conference Monday afternoon, saying all Floridians age 60 and up will be able to get vaccinated beginning Monday, March 15.
Vaccine appointments available in Orange County
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Monday announced that more people would be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Demings said that the county has a strong inventory of the vaccine, but not enough people looking to get the shot.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Monday announced that more people would be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Demings said that the county has a strong inventory of the vaccine, but not enough people looking to get the shot.
Florida adds 3,312 new COVID-19 cases, 81 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 3,312 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, along with 81 additional deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 3,312 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, along with 81 additional deaths.
FEMA site adds Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Federal Emergency Management Agency coronavirus vaccine site at Valencia College's West Campus is now adding the Johnson and Johnson shot to the mix. The federal site has also expanded eligibility to include educators of all ages. The Orange County Convention Center is also now offering all educators the vaccine.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency coronavirus vaccine site at Valencia College's West Campus is now adding the Johnson and Johnson shot to the mix. The federal site has also expanded eligibility to include educators of all ages. The Orange County Convention Center is also now offering all educators the vaccine.
Publix begins vaccinating all Florida teachers regardless of age
Pharmacies across Florida and the federal vaccination sites have said that they will vaccinate all teachers and daycare workers, no matter what age.
Pharmacies across Florida and the federal vaccination sites have said that they will vaccinate all teachers and daycare workers, no matter what age.
Could more groups be added to get the vaccine?
Seminole County's Emergency Manager Alan Harris spoke to FOX 35's Good Day Orlando's Danielle Knox about Seminole County's capability to expand vaccinations to other groups when the time comes.
Seminole County's Emergency Manager Alan Harris spoke to FOX 35's Good Day Orlando's Danielle Knox about Seminole County's capability to expand vaccinations to other groups when the time comes.
Golden Corral emerges from bankruptcy, hires nearly 1,700
The country’s largest Golden Corral franchisee has emerged from bankruptcy. With that, nearly 1,700 jobs have been saved at a time when a lot of people are still out of work.
The country’s largest Golden Corral franchisee has emerged from bankruptcy. With that, nearly 1,700 jobs have been saved at a time when a lot of people are still out of work.
Vaccine appointments go unfilled at Orange County Convention Center
The Orange County Convention Center is trying to fill empty coronavirus vaccine appointment slots. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the county will ask the state with eligibility can be expanded to serve more people.
The Orange County Convention Center is trying to fill empty coronavirus vaccine appointment slots. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the county will ask the state with eligibility can be expanded to serve more people.
AdventHealth: Hospitalization rate is the lowest in a year
The hospital group also discussed how several of their patients participated in the trial that helped get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved.
The hospital group also discussed how several of their patients participated in the trial that helped get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved.
Fried demands investigation into vaccine distribution
Florida's agriculture commissioner is accusing the governor of corruption and it's all over vaccine distribution.
Florida's agriculture commissioner is accusing the governor of corruption and it's all over vaccine distribution.
Marijuana vaping warning
New research suggests that vaping marijuana may have more negative impacts than cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Scientists say the culprit is vitamin E acetate, used to dilute or thicken oil in vaping cartridges.
New research suggests that vaping marijuana may have more negative impacts than cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Scientists say the culprit is vitamin E acetate, used to dilute or thicken oil in vaping cartridges.
No shipment of Johnson & Johnson vaccine for Florida next week
Florida is expecting a shipment of 175,000 doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine this week but no additional doses next week.
Florida is expecting a shipment of 175,000 doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine this week but no additional doses next week.
Decrease in people receiving vaccine at Convention Center
Orange County leaders say as more vaccine sites open, numbers at the Orange County Convention Center are stabilizing or even dropping. Still, there is much confusion over eligibility, which Mayor Jerry Demings addressed during a briefing on Thursday.
Orange County leaders say as more vaccine sites open, numbers at the Orange County Convention Center are stabilizing or even dropping. Still, there is much confusion over eligibility, which Mayor Jerry Demings addressed during a briefing on Thursday.
Senate debates COVID-19 relief bill
President Joe Biden has agreed to a compromise with moderate Democrats in the U.S. Senate to narrow the income eligibility for the next round of the coronavirus stimulus payments.
President Joe Biden has agreed to a compromise with moderate Democrats in the U.S. Senate to narrow the income eligibility for the next round of the coronavirus stimulus payments.
All educator now eligible for vaccines
Educators, school staff, and daycare workers of all ages can now get the coronavirus vaccine at FEMA locations, CVS, Walmart, and Publix. This goes against the state order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis, but he acknowledged that because the federal government is providing the vaccine supplies, it also has the authority to adjust eligibility.
Educators, school staff, and daycare workers of all ages can now get the coronavirus vaccine at FEMA locations, CVS, Walmart, and Publix. This goes against the state order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis, but he acknowledged that because the federal government is providing the vaccine supplies, it also has the authority to adjust eligibility.
Vaccine site confusion at Orange County FEMA site
The pace is picking up at the federal vaccine side in Orange County. On Wednesday, there were shots left over, but on Thursday, it was packed. You can make an appointment or you could just walk up to this site. Still, many told FOX 35 News they were turned away due to confusion over eligibility and proper documentation.
The pace is picking up at the federal vaccine side in Orange County. On Wednesday, there were shots left over, but on Thursday, it was packed. You can make an appointment or you could just walk up to this site. Still, many told FOX 35 News they were turned away due to confusion over eligibility and proper documentation.
High risk patients need vaccine with a form
Any people under the age of 65 in Florida who are medically vulnerable and want a coronavirus vaccine need a COVID-19 Determination of Extreme Vulnerability form from the Florida Department of Health and it must be signed by a doctor.
Any people under the age of 65 in Florida who are medically vulnerable and want a coronavirus vaccine need a COVID-19 Determination of Extreme Vulnerability form from the Florida Department of Health and it must be signed by a doctor.
CVS vaccinating all teachers, daycare workers
CVS says it will vaccinate all teachers and daycare workers, regardless of age; however, that is different from the state guidelines, which require educators to be 50 years in age or older, in order to be vaccinated.
CVS says it will vaccinate all teachers and daycare workers, regardless of age; however, that is different from the state guidelines, which require educators to be 50 years in age or older, in order to be vaccinated.
Federal vaccine site opens at Valencia College West Campus
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's coronavirus vaccine location opened for the first time on Wednesday. Officials said they distributed about half the vaccines available at the Valencia College West Campus center.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's coronavirus vaccine location opened for the first time on Wednesday. Officials said they distributed about half the vaccines available at the Valencia College West Campus center.
Vaccine requirements for medically vulnerable
Vaccine qualifications in Florida are expanding. People who are under 65 who are medically vulnerable can start getting vaccinated this week. The Florida Department of Health is working on a form that would take the place of a doctor's note. The issue is the form is not ready. If you fall into the new category and have an appointment to be vaccinated, you're good to go. If you're signing up for an appointment now, you'll need a doctor's note explaining your condition until that form is released.
Vaccine qualifications in Florida are expanding. People who are under 65 who are medically vulnerable can start getting vaccinated this week. The Florida Department of Health is working on a form that would take the place of a doctor's note. The issue is the form is not ready. If you fall into the new category and have an appointment to be vaccinated, you're good to go. If you're signing up for an appointment now, you'll need a doctor's note explaining your condition until that form is released.