University of Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to become COVID-19 vaccine site
As more vaccines become available, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the University of Florida could vaccinate as many as 3,000 people per day.
As more vaccines become available, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the University of Florida could vaccinate as many as 3,000 people per day.
Drive-thru vaccination site in The Villages to open back up
7,000 people 65 and older had their appointments canceled after The Villages vaccination site ran out of supply in January.
7,000 people 65 and older had their appointments canceled after The Villages vaccination site ran out of supply in January.
AdventHealth, Orange County team vaccinating healthcare workers not yet vaccinated
AdventHealth and Orange County announced on Monday that any healthcare worker, regardless of age, who has direct contact with patients will be allowed to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
AdventHealth and Orange County announced on Monday that any healthcare worker, regardless of age, who has direct contact with patients will be allowed to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
Vaccines for people with comorbidities
People under the age of 65, with pre-existing conditions, may soon qualify to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
People under the age of 65, with pre-existing conditions, may soon qualify to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Calls for 'wartime' vaccine effort
The Biden administration may use the Defense Production Act to ensure that the government can acquire enough vaccine doses to meet growing demand.
The Biden administration may use the Defense Production Act to ensure that the government can acquire enough vaccine doses to meet growing demand.
Doctor explains why the COVID-19 vaccine's 2nd dose has side effects
Some people experience side effects to the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because their body is trying to develop an immunity to coronavirus.
Some people experience side effects to the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because their body is trying to develop an immunity to coronavirus.
State to reopen vaccine site in The Villages
Florida is expecting to get more than 300,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine this week. That's 40,000 more doses than usual. The state also announced that a drive-through vaccination site in The Villages that was closed last week will be reopening.
Florida is expecting to get more than 300,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine this week. That's 40,000 more doses than usual. The state also announced that a drive-through vaccination site in The Villages that was closed last week will be reopening.
Coronavirus vaccine second-dose side effects
Many people who received both coronavirus vaccine doses say the second shot is worse than the first. We talk to a doctor about why that could be the case for some.
Many people who received both coronavirus vaccine doses say the second shot is worse than the first. We talk to a doctor about why that could be the case for some.
Some counties opting out of state vaccine appointment site
The state launched a new vaccine appointment website on Friday, where if your Florida resident, you can place your name on a wait list. However, not every county is opting to use it and that is causing confusion.
The state launched a new vaccine appointment website on Friday, where if your Florida resident, you can place your name on a wait list. However, not every county is opting to use it and that is causing confusion.
Californians with disabilities are not prioritized for COVID vaccine, and fear for their lives
Many people with disabilities, especially people who need caretakers to live independently, are at a high risk of dying from COVID but are not prioritized in the state's vaccine rollout plan.
Many people with disabilities, especially people who need caretakers to live independently, are at a high risk of dying from COVID but are not prioritized in the state's vaccine rollout plan.
COVID-19 vaccines effective against current variants, but new one may prove more difficult, Inglesby says
Dr. Tom Inglesby, Director of the Center for Health Security of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said Sunday that while COVID-19 vaccines continue to prove effective against the current variants, this might not continue to be the case if more variants emerge.
Dr. Tom Inglesby, Director of the Center for Health Security of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said Sunday that while COVID-19 vaccines continue to prove effective against the current variants, this might not continue to be the case if more variants emerge.
Top epidemiologist urges single doses of COVID-19 vaccine
A top infectious disease expert said Sunday the US needs to rush giving out the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine before an anticipated "Category 5" hurricane-like surge in cases.
A top infectious disease expert said Sunday the US needs to rush giving out the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine before an anticipated "Category 5" hurricane-like surge in cases.
Anti-vaccine protesters temporarily shut down Dodger Stadium’s COVID-19 vaccination site
Dodger Stadium’s mass COVID-19 vaccination site was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon when a group of anti-vaccine protesters gathered at the entrance, frustrating hundreds of motorists who had been waiting in line for hours.
Dodger Stadium’s mass COVID-19 vaccination site was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon when a group of anti-vaccine protesters gathered at the entrance, frustrating hundreds of motorists who had been waiting in line for hours.
Disney World to still require masks for those who get COVID-19 vaccine
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
Apopka Assisted Living Facility owner waits for first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered vaccines to be administered to nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the end of Sunday, some wonder if it will happen.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered vaccines to be administered to nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the end of Sunday, some wonder if it will happen.
Commissioner gives vaccine appointment to woman, 93
An Ormond Beach commissioner gave up his spot in line to receive the coronavirus vaccine for a 93-year-old woman he never met.
An Ormond Beach commissioner gave up his spot in line to receive the coronavirus vaccine for a 93-year-old woman he never met.
Some counties allow people to transfer vaccine appointment to others
As people sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccine, some people are giving away their appointments.
As people sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccine, some people are giving away their appointments.
Apopka Assisted Living Facility owner waits for first dose of COVID-19 vaccine35 News at 5
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered vaccines to be administered to nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the end of Sunday, some wonder if it will happen.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered vaccines to be administered to nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the end of Sunday, some wonder if it will happen.
Counties transition to state website for vaccine registration
Florida rolled out a statewide website for people to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccines. But not all counties are on board. Three counties in Central Florida have started using this system and number could that could grow. However, Osceola, Lake, and Marion counties all say they will be on that new website by next week.
Florida rolled out a statewide website for people to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccines. But not all counties are on board. Three counties in Central Florida have started using this system and number could that could grow. However, Osceola, Lake, and Marion counties all say they will be on that new website by next week.
WHO changes COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for pregnant women
The World Health Organization walked back a recommendation it made earlier this week saying pregnant woman should not get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, instead saying women who are pregnant should be offered a vaccine upon consulting with a medical professional.
The World Health Organization walked back a recommendation it made earlier this week saying pregnant woman should not get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, instead saying women who are pregnant should be offered a vaccine upon consulting with a medical professional.