Age to get COVID-19 shot in Florida drops on Monday
Florida will be lowering the age to get a coronavirus vaccine to 60-and-up on Monday, March 15. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said that age limit could soon drop to 55 and then the general public below age 55 would be able to get a shot. The governor was not specific about a timeline beyond Monday.
Florida will be lowering the age to get a coronavirus vaccine to 60-and-up on Monday, March 15. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said that age limit could soon drop to 55 and then the general public below age 55 would be able to get a shot. The governor was not specific about a timeline beyond Monday.
Gov. DeSantis talks about lowering vaccine eligibility age
Governor Ron DeSantis was in Sumter County on Wednesday as vaccine distribution expands in the state.
Governor Ron DeSantis was in Sumter County on Wednesday as vaccine distribution expands in the state.
Biden announces U.S. is buying 100M additional doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
Florida DOH: Over 2 million fully vaccinated, 4.8K new cases and 63 more deaths
Vaccination efforts continue in Florida as infections rose by another 4,800.
Vaccination efforts continue in Florida as infections rose by another 4,800.
Target partners with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 600 US stores
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
Publix COVID-19 vaccine appointments fill up: Here is your next chance
All 730 Publix pharmacies in Florida now offer the COVID-19 vaccine.
All 730 Publix pharmacies in Florida now offer the COVID-19 vaccine.
CVS expands vaccine distribution to more Florida pharmacies
The 76 additional locations will join 81 other CVS pharmacies statewide in COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
The 76 additional locations will join 81 other CVS pharmacies statewide in COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Barnett Park to serve as FEMA vaccine site for 3 days
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be opening a temporary COVID-19 vaccination satellite location at Barnett Park.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be opening a temporary COVID-19 vaccination satellite location at Barnett Park.
COVID-19 vaccine standby list: Website sends alert on unused doses
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
Florida Rep. calls on Gov. DeSantis to eliminate vaccine permission form
People under 65 who are "extremely vulnerable" to COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions must have a form signed by their physician to get vaccinated.
People under 65 who are "extremely vulnerable" to COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions must have a form signed by their physician to get vaccinated.
Orange County Convention Center expanding access to COVID vaccine
Starting March 15, Floridans 60 and older will be able to get the COVID vaccine.
Starting March 15, Floridans 60 and older will be able to get the COVID vaccine.
Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
University of Central Florida to offer employees COVID-19 vaccine
UCF said that they have received enough doses of the Pfizer vaccine to give all of its employees both shots.
UCF said that they have received enough doses of the Pfizer vaccine to give all of its employees both shots.
People 60-and-up eagerly waiting for eligibility to open up next week
The governor made the announcement after detailing the progress Florida has made with vaccinating the 65+ group. More than 56% of Florida’s seniors have received at least one dose so far. The governor says appointment sign-ups aren’t filling up as quickly anymore.
The governor made the announcement after detailing the progress Florida has made with vaccinating the 65+ group. More than 56% of Florida’s seniors have received at least one dose so far. The governor says appointment sign-ups aren’t filling up as quickly anymore.
Sanford Civic Center offering flexible COVID-10 vaccine hours
Seminole County is offering more flexible hours at one of its vaccination sites. The Sanford Civic Center will be open to administer the vaccine to those eligible through Thursday. Hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Seminole County is offering more flexible hours at one of its vaccination sites. The Sanford Civic Center will be open to administer the vaccine to those eligible through Thursday. Hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Vaccinations to begin for those 60 and older
After focusing for more than two months on vaccinating seniors against COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state will authorize giving shots to people ages 60 and older. The change will take effect March 15.
After focusing for more than two months on vaccinating seniors against COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state will authorize giving shots to people ages 60 and older. The change will take effect March 15.
Orange County expands vaccine eligibility for convention center site
Mayor Jerry Demings said that several new groups are now eligible for vaccines at the Orange County Convention Center site.
Mayor Jerry Demings said that several new groups are now eligible for vaccines at the Orange County Convention Center site.
Some medical experts say one-shot regimen for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines not enough
Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.
Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.
New CDC guidelines for vaccinated Americans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released its first guidelines on when fully vaccinated, people can resume normal life that includes mask wearing social distancing, even visiting grandchildren.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released its first guidelines on when fully vaccinated, people can resume normal life that includes mask wearing social distancing, even visiting grandchildren.
Sanford Civic Center offers flexible vaccine hours
Seminole County is offering more flexible hours at one of its vaccination sites. The Sanford Civic Center will be open to administer the vaccine to those eligible through Thursday. Hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Seminole County is offering more flexible hours at one of its vaccination sites. The Sanford Civic Center will be open to administer the vaccine to those eligible through Thursday. Hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.