Fauci says Americans shouldn't compare J&J COVID-19 vaccine to others and should accept 1st available
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Confusion over requirements for medically vulnerable to get vaccine
The executive order calls for eligibility criteria established in a form, but that document doesn't appear to be available yet.
The executive order calls for eligibility criteria established in a form, but that document doesn't appear to be available yet.
Seniors still waiting for vaccine nervous as eligibility expands
Some seniors who still haven’t received their COVID-19 vaccine are worried after Governor Ron DeSantis expanded eligibility.
Some seniors who still haven’t received their COVID-19 vaccine are worried after Governor Ron DeSantis expanded eligibility.
Officials set up federal vaccination site in Orlando, gear up for Wednesday's opening
Officials are busy setting up Valencia College’s West Campus because beginning Wednesday, thousands of people will be getting vaccinated at this site every day.
Officials are busy setting up Valencia College’s West Campus because beginning Wednesday, thousands of people will be getting vaccinated at this site every day.
DeSantis: Law enforcement, firefighters and school personnel who are 50 and over can get vaccine
Florida's governor will sign an executive order allowing sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers over the age of 50 to become eligible for the vaccine.
Florida's governor will sign an executive order allowing sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers over the age of 50 to become eligible for the vaccine.
Questions remain about vaccine expansion order
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on Monday that will allow medically vulnerable people under the age of 65 to get the coronavirus vaccine, but many questions remain about what documents are required.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on Monday that will allow medically vulnerable people under the age of 65 to get the coronavirus vaccine, but many questions remain about what documents are required.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
Florida reports 1,700 new coronavirus cases, 147 deaths
State healthcare agencies on Monday reported an increase of 1,700 new coronavirus cases from a Sunday count. It's among the lowest daily new cases reported in over four months.
State healthcare agencies on Monday reported an increase of 1,700 new coronavirus cases from a Sunday count. It's among the lowest daily new cases reported in over four months.
Federal coronavirus vaccine site opens Wednesday
Four federal coronavirus vaccine sites are opening in Florida, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. One location, at Valencia College's West Campus opens on Wednesday.
Four federal coronavirus vaccine sites are opening in Florida, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. One location, at Valencia College's West Campus opens on Wednesday.
COVID vaccine appointment changes
Florida is now requiring a new form from the Department of Health to be used as proof of eligibility when it comes to coronavirus vaccines and there is still a lot of confusion surrounding the change.
Florida is now requiring a new form from the Department of Health to be used as proof of eligibility when it comes to coronavirus vaccines and there is still a lot of confusion surrounding the change.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Vaccine eligibility expands to include 'extremely vulnerable' under 65
An executive order signed Friday allows those under the age of 65 who are deemed "extremely vulnerable" by their doctor to receive the vaccine
An executive order signed Friday allows those under the age of 65 who are deemed "extremely vulnerable" by their doctor to receive the vaccine
Vaccine appointments for Central Florida Publix locations fill up
This is the first time that the portal will reopen since those deemed "extremely vulnerable" to COVID-19 by their doctors can receive the vaccine, even if they are under the age of 65.
This is the first time that the portal will reopen since those deemed "extremely vulnerable" to COVID-19 by their doctors can receive the vaccine, even if they are under the age of 65.
Orange County reopens portal for vaccine appointments on Monday
This is the first time that the portal will reopen since those deemed "extremely vulnerable" to COVID-19 by their doctors can receive the vaccine, even if they are under the age of 65.
This is the first time that the portal will reopen since those deemed "extremely vulnerable" to COVID-19 by their doctors can receive the vaccine, even if they are under the age of 65.
CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
Florida health officials report another 5.5K COVID-19 cases
Florida's total statewide infections since the start of the pandemic are now over 1,900,000.
Florida's total statewide infections since the start of the pandemic are now over 1,900,000.
More than half of Florida seniors vaccinated for COVID-19
More than half of all Florida seniors have now been vaccinated for COVID-19, an important milestone in Florida’s "Seniors First" plan to vaccinate its most vulnerable citizens. Florida reached the 50% mark on Friday, according to figures released Saturday on the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 website.
More than half of all Florida seniors have now been vaccinated for COVID-19, an important milestone in Florida’s "Seniors First" plan to vaccinate its most vulnerable citizens. Florida reached the 50% mark on Friday, according to figures released Saturday on the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 website.
FDA clears Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 shot for emergency use
The first single-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson could be here in a matter of days. But not everyone is willing to get it.
The first single-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson could be here in a matter of days. But not everyone is willing to get it.
First dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against asymptomatic infection, UK study finds
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.