Michigan data shows fully vaccinated people have been hospitalized and died with COVID-19
Some new data out of Michigan is causing concern. The state says out of 1.7 million fully vaccinated people, 246 people tested positive for COVID-19 14 days after getting their second dose. Eleven people were hospitalized and three people over 65 died.
Some new data out of Michigan is causing concern. The state says out of 1.7 million fully vaccinated people, 246 people tested positive for COVID-19 14 days after getting their second dose. Eleven people were hospitalized and three people over 65 died.
FEMA vaccine site at Valencia College receives additional Johnson & Johnson doses
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) vaccination site at Valencia College received an additional 2,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Tuesday, bringing the total to 5,000 doses available at the site.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) vaccination site at Valencia College received an additional 2,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Tuesday, bringing the total to 5,000 doses available at the site.
FEMA site at Valencia College now offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine
All those over 18 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, and the federal side at the Valencia College West Campus is now offering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. The site received an additional 2,000 doses on Tuesday, bringing the total to 5,000.
All those over 18 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, and the federal side at the Valencia College West Campus is now offering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. The site received an additional 2,000 doses on Tuesday, bringing the total to 5,000.
Biden moves COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date for all US adults up to April 19
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
Orlando FEMA site switches to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Starting Tuesday, the site will only carry the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine, so it is only for people age 18 and up.
Starting Tuesday, the site will only carry the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine, so it is only for people age 18 and up.
Biden administration will not mandate a COVID-19 vaccine passport system, White House says
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
Orange County Convention Center vaccine site reopens portal for appointments
All Florida residents 18 and older can receive the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Those 16 and older are allowed to receive Pfizer.
All Florida residents 18 and older can receive the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Those 16 and older are allowed to receive Pfizer.
CDC awards nearly $200M to expand Florida's vaccine programs
The nearly $200 million is part of $3 billion in funding that the CDC has granted to bolster vaccine distribution, access, and administration efforts.
The nearly $200 million is part of $3 billion in funding that the CDC has granted to bolster vaccine distribution, access, and administration efforts.
U.S. Rep. Murphy partners with Seminole Co. for mobile COVID vaccine site
Seminole County said the vaccination site is a continuation of the county's initiative to reach communities that may be transportation-disadvantaged.
Seminole County said the vaccination site is a continuation of the county's initiative to reach communities that may be transportation-disadvantaged.
Orlando FEMA vaccine site runs out of Pfizer first doses
The federal vaccination site will reopen on Tuesday at 7 a.m. to distribute Johnson & Johnson vaccines and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
The federal vaccination site will reopen on Tuesday at 7 a.m. to distribute Johnson & Johnson vaccines and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Vaccinating 16 and up in Florida
Health officials say vaccinating younger people for COVID-19 is the key to all of us getting back to normal. Those 18 to 35 have a higher positivity rate, so getting that group protected is going to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, they say.
Health officials say vaccinating younger people for COVID-19 is the key to all of us getting back to normal. Those 18 to 35 have a higher positivity rate, so getting that group protected is going to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, they say.
Lake County Schools offer vaccines to students 16 and up
Parents or legal guardians must accompany minor students ages 16 and 17 who want to get the vaccine.
Parents or legal guardians must accompany minor students ages 16 and 17 who want to get the vaccine.
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Salvation Army to give Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Central Florida
They said that they will give the single-dose vaccine in Orange and Osceola County on Tuesday.
They said that they will give the single-dose vaccine in Orange and Osceola County on Tuesday.
University of Florida opens vaccine site at football stadium
University and health officials plan to inoculate up to 5,000 people, starting at 11 a.m. Monday.
University and health officials plan to inoculate up to 5,000 people, starting at 11 a.m. Monday.
Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Publix reopens vaccine portal as all adults in Florida become eligible
Those booking on Monday will receive the Moderna vaccine. Those who want Johnson & Johnson must book when Publix's portal reopens on Wednesday.
Those booking on Monday will receive the Moderna vaccine. Those who want Johnson & Johnson must book when Publix's portal reopens on Wednesday.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may also protect baby, study shows
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.