Health experts push for herd immunity
Herd immunity happens when enough people in a population gain resistance to a virus. It can be achieved in one of two ways: vaccinating a majority of Americans somewhere between 70 and 90 percent or a majority of Americans getting a virus and developing antibodies. The exact threshold for coronavirus herd immunity in America isn't known yet since the virus is relatively new.
Herd immunity happens when enough people in a population gain resistance to a virus. It can be achieved in one of two ways: vaccinating a majority of Americans somewhere between 70 and 90 percent or a majority of Americans getting a virus and developing antibodies. The exact threshold for coronavirus herd immunity in America isn't known yet since the virus is relatively new.
New COVID-19 vaccination site opens in Kissimmee
Cars lined up it gets in his chambers Park on the vaccine sites first weekend in operation. It opened on Thursday, giving out 200 shots per day to seniors on a first come, first served basis
Cars lined up it gets in his chambers Park on the vaccine sites first weekend in operation. It opened on Thursday, giving out 200 shots per day to seniors on a first come, first served basis
FDA clears Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 shot
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for the third vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for the third vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus.
Seniors line up for COVID-19 vaccines at new site in Kissimmee
Each site will administer 200 vaccines per day and will be open 7 days a week.
Each site will administer 200 vaccines per day and will be open 7 days a week.
Minnesota Hy-Vee administers incorrectly diluted COVID-19 vaccine to 62 patients
A Hy-Vee pharmacy in Mankato, Minnesota incorrectly administered the COVID-19 vaccine to 62 patients, according to a statement from Hy-Vee.
A Hy-Vee pharmacy in Mankato, Minnesota incorrectly administered the COVID-19 vaccine to 62 patients, according to a statement from Hy-Vee.
101st Airborne arrives in Orlando to assist with FEMA vaccine distribution
The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division landed in Orlando on Friday. A team of approximately 130 soldiers will help vaccinate Floridians at a new federal site.
The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division landed in Orlando on Friday. A team of approximately 130 soldiers will help vaccinate Floridians at a new federal site.
FOX 35 goes one-on-one with Lt. Gov. Nuñez on vaccine roll out
Seniors still struggling to get the vaccine and the next group on the priority list -- those are just some of the topics FOX 35 News covered in a one-on-one interview with Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez.
Seniors still struggling to get the vaccine and the next group on the priority list -- those are just some of the topics FOX 35 News covered in a one-on-one interview with Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez.
Seminole County administers vaccines at Hindu Society Temple
Seminole County has expanded vaccination locations to include the Hindu Society of Central Florida Temple, where seniors and healthcare workers received the shot on Friday.
Seminole County has expanded vaccination locations to include the Hindu Society of Central Florida Temple, where seniors and healthcare workers received the shot on Friday.
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA expert panel
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
101st Airborne Division to assist with vaccine distribution in Orlando
The U.S. military is ramping up efforts to help get as many Americans vaccinated as possible by sending medical teams to vaccine hubs around the country. The military is already assisting in cities in California, New York, and Texas. On Thursday, deployments to Florida and Pennsylvania were also announced.
The U.S. military is ramping up efforts to help get as many Americans vaccinated as possible by sending medical teams to vaccine hubs around the country. The military is already assisting in cities in California, New York, and Texas. On Thursday, deployments to Florida and Pennsylvania were also announced.
Publix now administering COVID-19 vaccines at all 730 Florida pharmacies
Publix is opening its online reservation system for COVID‑19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, the company announced late Thursday afternoon.
Publix is opening its online reservation system for COVID‑19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, the company announced late Thursday afternoon.
New security measures at Orange County vaccine site
The Orange County Convention Center is implementing new security checkpoints after two women were stopped last week trying to get vaccinated while disguised as seniors, according to authorities.
The Orange County Convention Center is implementing new security checkpoints after two women were stopped last week trying to get vaccinated while disguised as seniors, according to authorities.
LIST: Winn-Dixie expands COVID-19 vaccine access to more Florida locations
In an effort to reach more underserved communities, Winn-Dixie will be expanding access to COVID-19 vaccines to 10 additional counties and 26 new store locations.
In an effort to reach more underserved communities, Winn-Dixie will be expanding access to COVID-19 vaccines to 10 additional counties and 26 new store locations.
101st Airborne Division to assist with vaccine distribution in Orlando
The 101st Airborne Division, a light infantry division of the United States Army specializing in air assault operations, will be sending approximately 130 soldiers to Orlando to support the whole-of-government vaccination effort.
The 101st Airborne Division, a light infantry division of the United States Army specializing in air assault operations, will be sending approximately 130 soldiers to Orlando to support the whole-of-government vaccination effort.
Publix now administering COVID-19 vaccines at all Florida stores
Publix is opening its online reservation system for COVID?19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, the company announced late Thursday afternoon.
Publix is opening its online reservation system for COVID?19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, the company announced late Thursday afternoon.
Biden marks 50 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office
President Joe Biden marked the administration of the 50 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine since his swearing-in.
President Joe Biden marked the administration of the 50 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine since his swearing-in.
Governor: Floridians under 65 should be able to get COVID-19 vaccine next month
The governor did not say what age range might be able to get the shots.
The governor did not say what age range might be able to get the shots.
Pfizer researching effects of 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose
Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year.
Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine site opens at Walmart in Orlando
There is no cost to receive the vaccine and insurance is not required.
There is no cost to receive the vaccine and insurance is not required.
Orlando commissioner assists with registration, transportation to Walmart vaccine site
Commissioner Bakari Burns says his office is helping people register for appointment and get transportation to the site.
Commissioner Bakari Burns says his office is helping people register for appointment and get transportation to the site.