Royal Caribbean only 'recommending' vaccine to cruise passengers

Guests who are not vaccinated will reportedly be required to undergo testing and follow other protocols that will be announced at a later date.

COVID-19 vaccine may cause heart inflammation in teens, reports find

An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.

Here's when all COVID-19 mandates could be lifted in Orange County

According to officials, more than 55-percent of all Orange County residents who are 15 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mediation fails between Florida, CDC over cruise line lawsuit

Governor DeSantis signed a law that imposes a fine of $5,000 for each customer asked to provide proof of vaccination.

US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses

The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.

FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns

The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.

New Mexico offers $5 million in COVID-19 vaccine prize, the country's largest reward

New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Johnson & Johnson $2B ovarian cancer talc verdict

A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.

Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.

CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets

CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.

US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says

The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Last call! COVID vaccine site at Valencia College to close Tuesday

Officials say they can give the second dose of Pfizer if you are due for it. However, if you come on Tuesday and get your first dose of Pfizer, you will need to find another location to get your second dose.

Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults

Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12

Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.

Florida county offers gift cards to get more people vaccinated

Health officials want to get vaccination numbers even higher and many counties are trying new ways to get people to vaccine sites.

Poll: Over 1 billion people worldwide unwilling to get COVID-19 vaccine, global herd immunity at risk

A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.

Only days remain to get a dose at the Orlando FEMA vaccine site

The vaccine site only offers second doses of the Pfizer vaccine and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. You do not need an appointment.