Vaccine trial for kids at Lake Nona clinic
Coronavirus vaccines are not yet available for children but one lab in Central Florida is conducting tests.
Coronavirus vaccines are not yet available for children but one lab in Central Florida is conducting tests.
Lawmakers respond to frustrations over vaccine rollout
Two Central Florida lawmakers admit that vaccine rollouts have had a few roadblocks in Florida, but for the most part, they contend that the system is working as best as it can under state management.
Two Central Florida lawmakers admit that vaccine rollouts have had a few roadblocks in Florida, but for the most part, they contend that the system is working as best as it can under state management.
More express frustrations over vaccine appointments
We have heard from FOX 35 viewers who are expressing frustrations about trying to make an appointment for a coronavirus vaccine.
We have heard from FOX 35 viewers who are expressing frustrations about trying to make an appointment for a coronavirus vaccine.
Florida adds 6,683 new COVID-19 cases, 218 deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,683 new coronavirus cases on Friday, along with 218 Florida resident deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,683 new coronavirus cases on Friday, along with 218 Florida resident deaths.
Seminole County makes progress on vaccination rollout
Seminole County has vaccinated half of its senior population so far, according to officials. When Seminole?s vaccine portal opened up on Tuesday, it remained open for nearly 24 hours -- a first for the county.
Seminole County has vaccinated half of its senior population so far, according to officials. When Seminole?s vaccine portal opened up on Tuesday, it remained open for nearly 24 hours -- a first for the county.
Women accused of dressing as seniors to get vaccinated
Deputies say two women, ages 34 and 44, are accused of dressing up as senior citizens in an attempt to receive coronavirus vaccines.
Deputies say two women, ages 34 and 44, are accused of dressing up as senior citizens in an attempt to receive coronavirus vaccines.
Demings: Eligibility for coronavirus vaccines to expand
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has stated that he expects eligibility for coronavirus vaccines to expand in the coming weeks to include a small number of law enforcement officers. Teachers and those with compromised immune systems have also been named as possible recipients.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has stated that he expects eligibility for coronavirus vaccines to expand in the coming weeks to include a small number of law enforcement officers. Teachers and those with compromised immune systems have also been named as possible recipients.
Publix further delays new vaccine registrations as winter weather continues
Publix said that those with appointments for their second doses should still go to Publix at their scheduled date and time.
Publix said that those with appointments for their second doses should still go to Publix at their scheduled date and time.
Winter storm delays vaccine rollout
The winter storms in the middle of the county are slowing down the coronavirus vaccine rollout across the country and in Florida. If you are over 65 and still looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine right now, it remains unclear when your next opportunity will be to sign up to get a vaccine
The winter storms in the middle of the county are slowing down the coronavirus vaccine rollout across the country and in Florida. If you are over 65 and still looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine right now, it remains unclear when your next opportunity will be to sign up to get a vaccine
Health experts worry about lasting effects of COVID-19
Coronavirus cases in Florida are below the 10,000 mark again for new daily counts. The positivity rate is now well below 7 percent. As the number of cases go down, AdventHealth says hospitals are a lot less full. The new concern is the lasting effects of COVID-19.
Coronavirus cases in Florida are below the 10,000 mark again for new daily counts. The positivity rate is now well below 7 percent. As the number of cases go down, AdventHealth says hospitals are a lot less full. The new concern is the lasting effects of COVID-19.
Many express frustration over second-dose shot process
As Walmart rolls out its COVID-19 vaccine appointment system, some say it?s not all smooth sailing as they had hoped.
As Walmart rolls out its COVID-19 vaccine appointment system, some say it?s not all smooth sailing as they had hoped.
Florida reports 5,117 new COVID-19 cases, 166 more deaths
Florida has reported 1,849,744 COVID-19 cases and 29,990 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
Florida has reported 1,849,744 COVID-19 cases and 29,990 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
DeSantis believes delayed Moderna shipments will arrive this weekend
Governor Ron DeSantis also said he does not have an exact date for when more Floridians will be able to get vaccinated.
Governor Ron DeSantis also said he does not have an exact date for when more Floridians will be able to get vaccinated.
Unemployment claims in Florida fall below 19,000 last week
Nationally, the department estimated 861,000 first-time unemployment claims were filed last week.
Nationally, the department estimated 861,000 first-time unemployment claims were filed last week.
More than 200,000 COVID-19 vaccines for Florida delayed due to winter weather
Governor DeSantis is asking for patience during this time as some appointments this week may also be postponed.
Governor DeSantis is asking for patience during this time as some appointments this week may also be postponed.
COVID-19 vaccines for Florida delayed due to winter weather
Florida has received the vast majority of the Pfizer vaccine doses, with about 136,000 already here and another 9,000 on the way. The same cannot be said for the 208,000 Moderna vaccines earmarked for Florida.
Florida has received the vast majority of the Pfizer vaccine doses, with about 136,000 already here and another 9,000 on the way. The same cannot be said for the 208,000 Moderna vaccines earmarked for Florida.
Osceola County seniors getting help with vaccination registration
The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County has set up a coronavirus vaccination appointment, free-registration event at a food pantry to try to target members of the Latino community.
The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County has set up a coronavirus vaccination appointment, free-registration event at a food pantry to try to target members of the Latino community.
More COVID-19 vaccines headed to states
States will soon see more doses in their weekly coronavirus vaccine supply, but the rollout still faces obstacles in the form of new COVID-19 variants.
States will soon see more doses in their weekly coronavirus vaccine supply, but the rollout still faces obstacles in the form of new COVID-19 variants.
Seniors express vaccine appointment frustrations
Delayed vaccine shipments also mean continued delays with distribution and appointment confirmations in Florida. Many have contacted FOX 35 News to express their frustrations as they attempt to secure a shot.
Delayed vaccine shipments also mean continued delays with distribution and appointment confirmations in Florida. Many have contacted FOX 35 News to express their frustrations as they attempt to secure a shot.
Weather continues to delay vaccine shipments to Florida
Hundreds of thousands of coronavirus vaccines bound for Florida are stuck up north, due to severe winter weather. The majority of the Pfizer shots have arrived but about 9,000 are still on the way to the Sunshine State. There are more than 200,000 Moderna vaccines earmarked just for Florida that have yet to arrive.
Hundreds of thousands of coronavirus vaccines bound for Florida are stuck up north, due to severe winter weather. The majority of the Pfizer shots have arrived but about 9,000 are still on the way to the Sunshine State. There are more than 200,000 Moderna vaccines earmarked just for Florida that have yet to arrive.