Florida nurses express mixed feelings about COVID-19 vaccine

Many of them said that they are hopeful but cautious because they know it takes years to develop a vaccine and pharmaceutical companies did it in just months.

Florida health officials report 8.4K new COVID-19 cases

The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 1,058,075, resulting in 19,423 deaths.

FDA :20 million could be vaccinated by January
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Florida reported more than 10,000 new COVID-19 cases for the third day in a row on Saturday. Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are calling for universal mask wearing. This comes as the states prepare to roll out vaccines.

Should people be paid to get COVID-19 vaccine?
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A proposal has been floated to tie another round of coronavirus stimulus relief money to a requirement that recipients must get the COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC suggests universal mask use ahead of vaccines
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The Center's for Disease Control and Prevention is suggesting universal mask use as the nation prepares to receive the first batches of coronavirus vaccines.

CVS and Walgreens finalizing vaccine plans
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When the coronavirus vaccines finally hit the market, many are asking how the general public will access them.

Orlando hosting half-marathon
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Central Florida is getting ready for its first major foot race since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Orlando is hosting a socially distant half-marathon.

Small pharmacy preparing for COVID-19 vaccine
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Greenwood Pharmacy owner is preparing to receive the coronavirus vaccine at its Lake Mary location.

Golden Corral restaurants to close for good
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The National Restaurant Association says approximately three million people are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now the Central Florida franchise owner of Golden Corral is announcing more restaurants will close for good.

COVID-19 vaccine side effects
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There are some concerns about the coronavirus vaccine's side effects. Health experts are worried people may not realize the vaccine could elicit an immune response and that may deter them from coming back for a second booster shot.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning how the COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed.

Doctors speak on importance of COVID safety after vaccine approval
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When a coronavirus vaccine is approved for distribution, doctors say we will still have to be proactive with testing while also continuing to prevent the spread of the virus for months.

Florida lawmaker files bill to strip state of power to mandate vaccines for residents

With a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, one Florida lawmaker wants to strip the state of its power to require vaccinations: "It's just too much power for the government to have."

Florida passes 1 million COVID-19 cases

Florida is one of just three states to reach one million COVID-19 cases. The other two are California and Texas.

Florida announces $28 million for COVID-19 relief employment

Funds will go towards coronavirus disaster relief in the form of temporary jobs, employment and training services, and supportive services.

Florida adds 6,658 coronavirus cases, 97 additional deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 6,658 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, with an additional 97 deaths.