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.
More coronavirus vaccines coming to Florida
More coronavirus vaccines are on the way to Florida this week. The state received about 340,000 doses from the feds. That number will increase to more than 417,000 next week.
More coronavirus vaccines are on the way to Florida this week. The state received about 340,000 doses from the feds. That number will increase to more than 417,000 next week.
Norwegian Cruise Line suspends sailings until June 2021
This includes cruises with Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas.
This includes cruises with Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas.
Delta 8 THC billed as 'legal' marijuana
A new product is being touted as legal marijuana. It will get you high without a prescription, but law enforcement officers have a warning.
A new product is being touted as legal marijuana. It will get you high without a prescription, but law enforcement officers have a warning.
UCF Lake Nona Medical Center set to open
A new multi-million-dollar hospital is opening in Orlando's Lake Nona community. The UCF Lake Nona Medical Center is a 64-bed facility that will provide 24/7 emergency care and a full range of health care services. It's expected to serve more than 17,000 patients in its first year and create more than 350 jobs.
A new multi-million-dollar hospital is opening in Orlando's Lake Nona community. The UCF Lake Nona Medical Center is a 64-bed facility that will provide 24/7 emergency care and a full range of health care services. It's expected to serve more than 17,000 patients in its first year and create more than 350 jobs.
Norwegian Cruise Line extends suspension until June
Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its voyage suspension into June, canceling all trips that were scheduled to embark through May 31 as it continues working toward Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements to resume service, its parent company announced Tuesday.
Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its voyage suspension into June, canceling all trips that were scheduled to embark through May 31 as it continues working toward Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements to resume service, its parent company announced Tuesday.
Shipments of coronavirus vaccine delayed due to weather
The winter weather gripping much of the country is stranding shipments of the coronavirus vaccine headed for Florida. UPS and FedEx have hubs in Kentucky and Tennessee. That's where the shots are sorted and shipped across the country, but both states are locked down by snow ice and frigid temperatures.
The winter weather gripping much of the country is stranding shipments of the coronavirus vaccine headed for Florida. UPS and FedEx have hubs in Kentucky and Tennessee. That's where the shots are sorted and shipped across the country, but both states are locked down by snow ice and frigid temperatures.