Orange County mayor pleased with vaccine expansion
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he is happy that the governor has announced an expansion of eligibility of the COVID-19 vaccine. So far, more than 63 percent of seniors in Orange County have gotten their vaccine and overall more than 17 percent of all Orange County residents have received the shot, health officials say.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he is happy that the governor has announced an expansion of eligibility of the COVID-19 vaccine. So far, more than 63 percent of seniors in Orange County have gotten their vaccine and overall more than 17 percent of all Orange County residents have received the shot, health officials say.
President Biden doubles COVID-19 vaccination goal
Before taking office, President Joe Biden vowed to have 100 million shots administered by the end of his first 100 days. That milestone was passed a week ago. Now he?s aiming for 200 million shots administered before his first 100 days expire.
Before taking office, President Joe Biden vowed to have 100 million shots administered by the end of his first 100 days. That milestone was passed a week ago. Now he?s aiming for 200 million shots administered before his first 100 days expire.
Struggle to find vaccine as eligibility expands
As the demand for vaccines ramp up next week, some counties are still trying to work through their 65-plus populations.
As the demand for vaccines ramp up next week, some counties are still trying to work through their 65-plus populations.
Pfizer begins COVID-19 vaccine trial for children under 12
Pfizer-BioNTech has joined Moderna in testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Pfizer-BioNTech has joined Moderna in testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Californians aged 16+ to become eligible for vaccine on April 15, residents 50+ on April 1
Starting April 1st Californians aged 50 and plus will be eligible to receive a vaccine. And starting April 15, Californians aged 16 and plus will become eligible.
Starting April 1st Californians aged 50 and plus will be eligible to receive a vaccine. And starting April 15, Californians aged 16 and plus will become eligible.
LIST: Where in Florida CVS is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine
Governor DeSantis said during a news conference on Tuesday that 15 CVS locations across Florida are going to begin distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor DeSantis said during a news conference on Tuesday that 15 CVS locations across Florida are going to begin distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.
LIST: Florida Winn-Dixie stores distributing the COVID-19 vaccine
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
LIST: These Walmarts in Florida are offering the COVID-19 vaccine
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
This is part of the store's partnership with the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to increase access to the vaccine across the country.
AstraZeneca confirms strong COVID-19 vaccine protection in revised data after US rift
AstraZeneca said it had analyzed more data from that study and concluded the vaccine is 76% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, instead of the 79% it had reported earlier in the week.
AstraZeneca said it had analyzed more data from that study and concluded the vaccine is 76% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, instead of the 79% it had reported earlier in the week.
Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
Orlando FEMA site administering 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Beginning on April 14, the site will begin doing shots of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine according to a news release.
Beginning on April 14, the site will begin doing shots of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine according to a news release.
MIT researchers working to develop inhalable COVID vaccine
Researchers at MIT are working to give people an option for an inhalable coronavirus vaccine, particularly if they're not a fan of needles. This vaccine may even prove to be more effective.
Researchers at MIT are working to give people an option for an inhalable coronavirus vaccine, particularly if they're not a fan of needles. This vaccine may even prove to be more effective.
State receives more Johnson & Johnson shots
Another shipment of Johnson and Johnson vaccines has arrived in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis was on hand for this delivery. He says the shipment of 42,000 doses could be the last one we see for the next few weeks because the company is dealing with supply issues.
Another shipment of Johnson and Johnson vaccines has arrived in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis was on hand for this delivery. He says the shipment of 42,000 doses could be the last one we see for the next few weeks because the company is dealing with supply issues.
Florida rescinds nursing home visitation orders
The administration has told nursing homes to abide by recently issued federal guidelines that allow visitors to touch fully vaccinated residents.
The administration has told nursing homes to abide by recently issued federal guidelines that allow visitors to touch fully vaccinated residents.
CDC: 1 in 4 Americans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.
All adults in Texas will be allowed to get COVID vaccinations starting March 29
Officials say they made the decision because many areas of Texas have made great progress in vaccinating priority groups.
Officials say they made the decision because many areas of Texas have made great progress in vaccinating priority groups.
Orange County to deliver door-to-door vaccines to homebound residents
Members of the Florida Division of Emergency Management will be ringing doorbells starting to identify who is interested in getting the vaccine.
Members of the Florida Division of Emergency Management will be ringing doorbells starting to identify who is interested in getting the vaccine.
US: AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial
AstraZeneca reported Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection among adults of all ages.
AstraZeneca reported Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection among adults of all ages.
Demings: Backlash from DeSantis not expected after lowering vaccine eligibility to 40
Within 13 minutes of the Orange County Convention Center portal opening to those 40 and up, all appointments were booked and the portal closed.
Within 13 minutes of the Orange County Convention Center portal opening to those 40 and up, all appointments were booked and the portal closed.
Orange County Convention Center opens to those 40 and up but fills up in 13 minutes
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings rather expand eligibility and get shots in arms than have shots expire and go to waste, he says.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings rather expand eligibility and get shots in arms than have shots expire and go to waste, he says.