Florida to get 330K COVID-19 vaccines this week
Nearly two million people in Florida have now received the COVID-19 vaccine, with more than seven out of 10 recipients over the age of 65. More seniors have been vaccinated in Florida than in any other state and more grocery stores across Florida could soon be turning into vaccine sites as part of the federal government's vaccine rollout.
Nearly two million people in Florida have now received the COVID-19 vaccine, with more than seven out of 10 recipients over the age of 65. More seniors have been vaccinated in Florida than in any other state and more grocery stores across Florida could soon be turning into vaccine sites as part of the federal government's vaccine rollout.
Seminole County shorted vaccines
Seminole County said it was shorted coronavirus vaccines from the state for weeks. It fought the state to prove their numbers were off, and they won. Seminole County had been receiving 1,900 doses a week, but the state will try to make up for that by sending nearly 4,000 this week.
Seminole County said it was shorted coronavirus vaccines from the state for weeks. It fought the state to prove their numbers were off, and they won. Seminole County had been receiving 1,900 doses a week, but the state will try to make up for that by sending nearly 4,000 this week.
Florida adds 5,737 new coronavirus cases, 120 deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,737 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, along with 120 deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,737 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, along with 120 deaths.
$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Florida adds 6,624 new coronavirus cases, 97 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,624 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, along with an additional 97 deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,624 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, along with an additional 97 deaths.
Walmart, Winn-Dixie pharmacies to roll out COVID-19 vaccine this week
Publix has led the way, rolling out COVID-19 vaccines weeks ago in certain counties. Two other pharmacies, Winn Dixie and Walmart, will join them.
Publix has led the way, rolling out COVID-19 vaccines weeks ago in certain counties. Two other pharmacies, Winn Dixie and Walmart, will join them.
Florida adds 7,486 new coronavirus cases, 142 deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,486 new cases of coronavirus and 142 deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,486 new cases of coronavirus and 142 deaths.
Nearly 37 million vaccinated
Nearly 37 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been given out so far nationwide. Some people are reporting side effects after getting the shot.
Nearly 37 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been given out so far nationwide. Some people are reporting side effects after getting the shot.
Florida adds 11,543 new coronavirus cases, 210 deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 11,543 new cases of coronavirus and 210 additional deaths on Friday.
The Florida Department of Health reported 11,543 new cases of coronavirus and 210 additional deaths on Friday.
Orange County working to get homebound seniors vaccinated
Not every senior has access to a car or the Internet, and for those people, it?s hard to register for and then get a vaccine.
Not every senior has access to a car or the Internet, and for those people, it?s hard to register for and then get a vaccine.
People traveling around the world to get vaccine
Many people desperately want to get the coronavirus vaccine, and now some are going so far as to take a trip across the globe just to get one.
Many people desperately want to get the coronavirus vaccine, and now some are going so far as to take a trip across the globe just to get one.
Shots for seniors stranded in their homes
The state is offering a COVID-19 vaccine lifeline for seniors dealing with mobility issues and are stranded in their homes. They can't get out of the house, so starting next week, the shots will go to them.
The state is offering a COVID-19 vaccine lifeline for seniors dealing with mobility issues and are stranded in their homes. They can't get out of the house, so starting next week, the shots will go to them.
Search for stolen car with vaccines
Authorities are looking for a vehicle that was stolen in Polk County, Florida and is said to have contained dozens of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines.
Authorities are looking for a vehicle that was stolen in Polk County, Florida and is said to have contained dozens of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines.
Study looks at mixing and matching two doses of COVID vaccine
Guidelines currently call for the both doses of the two-shot coronavirus vaccines offered by Pfizer and Moderna come from the same manufacturer. A study in the United Kingdom is looking into the effectiveness of mixing and matching doses.
Guidelines currently call for the both doses of the two-shot coronavirus vaccines offered by Pfizer and Moderna come from the same manufacturer. A study in the United Kingdom is looking into the effectiveness of mixing and matching doses.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Wasted COVID-19 vaccines
The coronavirus vaccine is already in short supply, so when reports surfaced that some doses were lost or wasted in Florida, we wanted to take a closer look.
The coronavirus vaccine is already in short supply, so when reports surfaced that some doses were lost or wasted in Florida, we wanted to take a closer look.
7.7K new COVID-19 cases, 226 more deaths reported in Florida
Florida's statewide case total is now at 1,752,330 and its death toll is at 27,698.
Florida's statewide case total is now at 1,752,330 and its death toll is at 27,698.
1st-time unemployment claims increase by 13 percent in Florida
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has paid $21.5 billion in state and federal unemployment benefits to 2.22 million claimants.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has paid $21.5 billion in state and federal unemployment benefits to 2.22 million claimants.
CDC: Vaccine distribution hits hurdle as nursing home staff refuse shots
Many nursing home staff members around the country have declined the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Many nursing home staff members around the country have declined the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
New COVID cases down, vaccine distribution up
The U.S. is seeing progress in its fight against COVID-19. Now, it could be closer to throwing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine into the mix.
The U.S. is seeing progress in its fight against COVID-19. Now, it could be closer to throwing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine into the mix.