Lawmakers add COVID-19 passport ban to bill limiting local governments' emergency powers
A House committee Monday approved a proposal that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 “passports” that would show people have been vaccinated.
A House committee Monday approved a proposal that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 “passports” that would show people have been vaccinated.
Budweiser gives free beer for COVID-19 vaccine, following Sam Adams, Krispy Kreme giveaways
Earlier this week, Budweiser announced that it will be giving away free beer to vaccine recipients.
Earlier this week, Budweiser announced that it will be giving away free beer to vaccine recipients.
Fauci says he expects Johnson & Johnson vaccine to resume this week
Fauci, who is President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, said he believed that federal regulators could bring the shots back with restrictions.
Fauci, who is President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, said he believed that federal regulators could bring the shots back with restrictions.
Winter Springs students get COVID-19 vaccine
"We have a chance to be vaccinated and get the vaccine, so why not?" asked parent Alexey Sinitsyn, "this is better for everybody."
"We have a chance to be vaccinated and get the vaccine, so why not?" asked parent Alexey Sinitsyn, "this is better for everybody."
COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up worldwide, myths persist
Public health experts say, aside from COVID-19 itself, another battle is being waged -- one against vaccine myths.
Public health experts say, aside from COVID-19 itself, another battle is being waged -- one against vaccine myths.
Governor DeSantis questioning mask use for those who are vaccinated
Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday questioned why people who are vaccinated are still wearing masks. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends mask use while in public.
Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday questioned why people who are vaccinated are still wearing masks. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends mask use while in public.
State plans to resume 1st doses of Pfizer vaccine at FEMA sites on Tuesday, officials say
The state is planning to resume first doses at the federally-supported vaccination sites on Tuesday.
The state is planning to resume first doses at the federally-supported vaccination sites on Tuesday.
COVID-19 appointments at Orange County Convention Center open Friday
Doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the Orange County Convention Center and the Silver Star Park Gymnasium.
Doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the Orange County Convention Center and the Silver Star Park Gymnasium.
Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.
'#IGotMyShot': Orange County announces vaccine hesitancy program
"This will be a public-private partnership to get our residents vaccinated," said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.
"This will be a public-private partnership to get our residents vaccinated," said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.
Publix opens vaccine portal for Moderna shots only
Wednesday's are normally reserved for those who want to book a Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Wednesday's are normally reserved for those who want to book a Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Lake-Sumter State College offering COVID-19 vaccinations to students, employees
The event will occur on April 14-15 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Cooper Memorial Library on the LSSC South Lake campus.
The event will occur on April 14-15 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Cooper Memorial Library on the LSSC South Lake campus.
J & J vaccine pause: What is cerebral venous sinus thrombosis?
More than 6.8 million doses of the J&J vaccine have been given in the U.S., the vast majority with no or mild side effects.
More than 6.8 million doses of the J&J vaccine have been given in the U.S., the vast majority with no or mild side effects.
Florida to follow recommended 'pause' on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
DeSantis said Florida has not seen any significant effects from the vaccine.
DeSantis said Florida has not seen any significant effects from the vaccine.
FEMA site closes after Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause
There were a lot of people turned away from the Valencia College West Campus COVID-19 vaccination site as they tried to get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Tuesday.
There were a lot of people turned away from the Valencia College West Campus COVID-19 vaccination site as they tried to get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Tuesday.
Health officials prepare for more vaccine hesitancy after Johnson & Johnson pause
Vaccine avoidance was already a concern for health experts. Now, with news of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine being investigated for possibly causing blood clots, there is the worry that even more people will be hesitant to get vaccinated.
Vaccine avoidance was already a concern for health experts. Now, with news of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine being investigated for possibly causing blood clots, there is the worry that even more people will be hesitant to get vaccinated.
AdventHealth, Orange County opening another vaccine site near airport
AdventHealth and Orange County Government have opened additional COVID-19 vaccine opportunities for Central Floridians. More than 4,500 doses of the Pfizer vaccine are being supplied by the Florida Department of Health in Orange County.
AdventHealth and Orange County Government have opened additional COVID-19 vaccine opportunities for Central Floridians. More than 4,500 doses of the Pfizer vaccine are being supplied by the Florida Department of Health in Orange County.
Combatting vaccine hesitation
Vaccine hesitancy was already a concern for officials and health experts. Now, some worry that with news of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine being investigated for possibly causing blood clots, even more people will be hesitant to get vaccinated.
Vaccine hesitancy was already a concern for officials and health experts. Now, some worry that with news of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine being investigated for possibly causing blood clots, even more people will be hesitant to get vaccinated.