Florida FEMA sites to continue giving first doses through April 7
The Florida Division of Emergency Management announced on Monday that its four FEMA-operated sites in the state, including Orlando, will be able to administer 500 first doses of the Pfizer vaccine per day from March 24 to April 7.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management announced on Monday that its four FEMA-operated sites in the state, including Orlando, will be able to administer 500 first doses of the Pfizer vaccine per day from March 24 to April 7.
AP: Rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some states
Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily better.
Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily better.
AP: Rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some states
A surprising new analysis found that states such as South Carolina and Florida that raced ahead of others to offer the vaccine to ever-larger groups of people have vaccinated smaller shares of their population than those that moved more slowly and methodically, such as Hawaii and Connecticut.
A surprising new analysis found that states such as South Carolina and Florida that raced ahead of others to offer the vaccine to ever-larger groups of people have vaccinated smaller shares of their population than those that moved more slowly and methodically, such as Hawaii and Connecticut.
Vaccine could soon be available to all Floridians
Orange County is the only one in Florida allowing anyone 40 and older to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine. Officials said 7,000 vaccine appointments were booked in just 13 minutes on Monday, when the spots opened.
Orange County is the only one in Florida allowing anyone 40 and older to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine. Officials said 7,000 vaccine appointments were booked in just 13 minutes on Monday, when the spots opened.
Florida lowers COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 50 and up
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the age eligibility would become 50 on Monday.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the age eligibility would become 50 on Monday.
Publix reopens vaccine portal as age eligibility lowers in Florida
Those booking on Monday will receive the two-dose Moderna vaccine. Those who want the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must book appointments on Wednesday.
Those booking on Monday will receive the two-dose Moderna vaccine. Those who want the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must book appointments on Wednesday.
AstraZeneca: US data shows COVID-19 vaccine effective for all ages
Last week, more than a dozen countries, temporarily suspended their use of the AstraZeneca shot after reports it was linked to blood clots.
Last week, more than a dozen countries, temporarily suspended their use of the AstraZeneca shot after reports it was linked to blood clots.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
Orange County Convention Center to vaccinate those 40 and up starting Monday
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said that the demand from seniors is down and they want to expand eligibility to get shots in arms.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said that the demand from seniors is down and they want to expand eligibility to get shots in arms.
Disney World union calls for COVID vaccines for 'essential' hospitality workers
Unite Here 362, which represents thousands of Disney World workers, is asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to include hospitality workers on the state’s list of essential employees who are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, FOX Business is reporting.
Unite Here 362, which represents thousands of Disney World workers, is asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to include hospitality workers on the state’s list of essential employees who are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, FOX Business is reporting.
Florida lowering COVID-19 vaccine eligibility age to 50 starting Monday
Governor Ron DeSantis made the announcement during a news conference in Tallahassee.
Governor Ron DeSantis made the announcement during a news conference in Tallahassee.
Florida tops 2 million coronavirus cases since pandemic began last March
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,040 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, along with 62 additional deaths, putting the state over 2 million cases since the pandemic began last March.
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,040 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, along with 62 additional deaths, putting the state over 2 million cases since the pandemic began last March.
Will Publix give you a leftover vaccine if you come at the end of the night?
People of all ages were racing to sign up for the vaccine at Publix on Friday after hearing rumors that everyone is welcome.
People of all ages were racing to sign up for the vaccine at Publix on Friday after hearing rumors that everyone is welcome.
CDC: If you get this side effect from the 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose, don’t get the 2nd dose
The CDC says some side effects are normal and are signs that your body is building protection.
The CDC says some side effects are normal and are signs that your body is building protection.
Governor DeSantis not happy with Mayor Demings' decision to lower vaccine eligibility to 40+
Less than a day earlier in Orange County, Mayor Jerry Demings said starting Monday anyone over 40 can get a jab, but only at the Orange County Convention Center vaccine site. He said with bookings down, he’d rather see shots in arms than sitting in freezers if people want them.
Less than a day earlier in Orange County, Mayor Jerry Demings said starting Monday anyone over 40 can get a jab, but only at the Orange County Convention Center vaccine site. He said with bookings down, he’d rather see shots in arms than sitting in freezers if people want them.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood-clot scare
Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.
Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden looks to double vaccine goal as US clears 100 million shots since Jan. 20
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
Gov. DeSantis slams Orange County Mayor for lowering vaccine age to 40
“It’s not his decision to make," the governor said on Friday.
“It’s not his decision to make," the governor said on Friday.
Orange County to lower COVID-19 vaccination eligibility age to 40
Beginning Monday, the Orange County Convention Center will allow people ages 40 and older to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Beginning Monday, the Orange County Convention Center will allow people ages 40 and older to get the coronavirus vaccine.
FEMA site says vaccines going unused
It may become more difficult to track down a Johnson and Johnson vaccine in Florida. Governor DeSantis says new shipments are not expected anytime soon. While Orlando's FEMA site is out of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, they are still offering Pfizer, and on Wednesday, 450 vaccines were leftover.
It may become more difficult to track down a Johnson and Johnson vaccine in Florida. Governor DeSantis says new shipments are not expected anytime soon. While Orlando's FEMA site is out of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, they are still offering Pfizer, and on Wednesday, 450 vaccines were leftover.