Florida to get 330K COVID-19 vaccines this week
Nearly two million people in Florida have now received the COVID-19 vaccine, with more than seven out of 10 recipients over the age of 65. More seniors have been vaccinated in Florida than in any other state and more grocery stores across Florida could soon be turning into vaccine sites as part of the federal government's vaccine rollout.
Nearly two million people in Florida have now received the COVID-19 vaccine, with more than seven out of 10 recipients over the age of 65. More seniors have been vaccinated in Florida than in any other state and more grocery stores across Florida could soon be turning into vaccine sites as part of the federal government's vaccine rollout.
Seminole County shorted vaccines
Seminole County said it was shorted coronavirus vaccines from the state for weeks. It fought the state to prove their numbers were off, and they won. Seminole County had been receiving 1,900 doses a week, but the state will try to make up for that by sending nearly 4,000 this week.
Seminole County said it was shorted coronavirus vaccines from the state for weeks. It fought the state to prove their numbers were off, and they won. Seminole County had been receiving 1,900 doses a week, but the state will try to make up for that by sending nearly 4,000 this week.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
Seminole County giving COVID-19 vaccinations at places of worship
For example, on Monday, Seminole County's mobile site will be at East Coast Believers Church.
For example, on Monday, Seminole County's mobile site will be at East Coast Believers Church.
NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Walmart, Winn-Dixie expected to receive limited amounts of coronavirus vaccines this week
Lawmakers hope some of the vaccines given to Walmart and Winn-Dixie end up in Central Florida.
Lawmakers hope some of the vaccines given to Walmart and Winn-Dixie end up in Central Florida.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
Walmart, Winn-Dixie pharmacies to roll out COVID-19 vaccine this week
Publix has led the way, rolling out COVID-19 vaccines weeks ago in certain counties. Two other pharmacies, Winn Dixie and Walmart, will join them.
Publix has led the way, rolling out COVID-19 vaccines weeks ago in certain counties. Two other pharmacies, Winn Dixie and Walmart, will join them.
AdventHealth workers vaccinated at site near Orlando airport
People who received the COVID-19 vaccine told FOX 35 that they were thankful for the added protection.
People who received the COVID-19 vaccine told FOX 35 that they were thankful for the added protection.
Sanford assisted living facility gets COVID-19 vaccine after first appointments canceled
Roughly 50 residents and 16 staff members received their first COVID-19 vaccination shots at Gracious Age Assisted Living in Sanford Friday.
Roughly 50 residents and 16 staff members received their first COVID-19 vaccination shots at Gracious Age Assisted Living in Sanford Friday.
Nearly 37 million vaccinated
Nearly 37 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been given out so far nationwide. Some people are reporting side effects after getting the shot.
Nearly 37 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been given out so far nationwide. Some people are reporting side effects after getting the shot.
Virginia woman dies hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, health officials investigating
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccine
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines: More side effects reported after 2nd dose, but experts say there’s a reason
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments fully booked at Publix: Here's your next chance
The company made some upgrades to its website in order to limit the frustration.
The company made some upgrades to its website in order to limit the frustration.
How Central Florida helped move Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine closer to approval
Once approved, it will be the third COVID-19 vaccine available for emergency use in the United States.
Once approved, it will be the third COVID-19 vaccine available for emergency use in the United States.
First case of UK variant of coronavirus found in Orange County
The nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is urging people to make sure they’re wearing two masks now to protect against these strains.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is urging people to make sure they’re wearing two masks now to protect against these strains.
Winn-Dixie stores to begin administering COVID-19 vaccine next week
Approximately 8,100 free doses of the Moderna vaccine will be available at stores throughout the state of Florida.
Approximately 8,100 free doses of the Moderna vaccine will be available at stores throughout the state of Florida.
Person of interest sought after car containing 30 vials of Pfizer vaccine stolen
Authorities are looking for a vehicle that was stolen in Polk County, Florida and is said to have contained dozens of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines.
Authorities are looking for a vehicle that was stolen in Polk County, Florida and is said to have contained dozens of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines.
Overseas 'vaccination vacations' are becoming popular for young adults
Many people desperately want to get the coronavirus vaccine, and now some are going so far as to take a trip across the globe just to get one.
Many people desperately want to get the coronavirus vaccine, and now some are going so far as to take a trip across the globe just to get one.