DeSantis says state is saving second COVID vaccine doses
A war of words continued on Tuesday between the White House and Gov. Ron DeSantis as to why Florida has used only half of its COVID-19 vaccines.
A war of words continued on Tuesday between the White House and Gov. Ron DeSantis as to why Florida has used only half of its COVID-19 vaccines.
Biden boosting vaccine supply to states
The White House expects to be able to deliver enough of the two-dose coronavirus vaccine regimens to states to reach 300 million people by late summer.
The White House expects to be able to deliver enough of the two-dose coronavirus vaccine regimens to states to reach 300 million people by late summer.
CDC guidance states COVID vaccines can be mixed under exceptional cases
While it is recommended that the first and second coronavirus doses come from the same manufacturer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says brands can be mixed under exceptional circumstances.
While it is recommended that the first and second coronavirus doses come from the same manufacturer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says brands can be mixed under exceptional circumstances.
Some healthcare workers struggling to get vaccine
Coronavirus vaccines remain in short supply, so much so, even some people on the front lines can't get one. Some are having a difficult time getting because they work outside of a government or hospital system.
Coronavirus vaccines remain in short supply, so much so, even some people on the front lines can't get one. Some are having a difficult time getting because they work outside of a government or hospital system.
‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
Lake County residents get vaccine at St. Patrick Catholic Church
Lines of cars could be spotted at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Mount Dora. Those in attendance were not there for Mass, but rather for the second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Lines of cars could be spotted at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Mount Dora. Those in attendance were not there for Mass, but rather for the second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
WHO doesn’t recommend Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, unless at risk of high exposure
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
Gov. DeSantis assures seniors they’ll get 2nd doses of vaccine
States awaited news from the federal government Tuesday on how many doses of vaccines would be flowing into their arsenals.
States awaited news from the federal government Tuesday on how many doses of vaccines would be flowing into their arsenals.
Gov. DeSantis further expands Publix's COVID-19 vaccine program
With these new additions, 261 Publix pharmacies in 20 different Florida counties offer the COVID-19 vaccine.
With these new additions, 261 Publix pharmacies in 20 different Florida counties offer the COVID-19 vaccine.
DeSantis, feds dispute vaccine data
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the flow of COVID-19 vaccines has been stagnant and the state needs more to meet the increasing demand, particularly for those residents in assisted living facilities.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the flow of COVID-19 vaccines has been stagnant and the state needs more to meet the increasing demand, particularly for those residents in assisted living facilities.
DeSantis calls on federal government to send more COVID-19 vaccine doses to Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the federal government needs to send more COVID-19 vaccines to the state in order to meet the increasing demand from residents. But the White House pushed back, saying Florida has only administered about half of the vaccines it has been given.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the federal government needs to send more COVID-19 vaccines to the state in order to meet the increasing demand from residents. But the White House pushed back, saying Florida has only administered about half of the vaccines it has been given.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
Seminole County begins 2nd Moderna doses as supply worries continue
This vaccination site was the first in the state to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to seniors 65 and older on December 28th.
This vaccination site was the first in the state to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to seniors 65 and older on December 28th.
Volusia County announces new COVID-19 vaccine shipment
As Volusia County wrapped up its three-day vaccine clinic, county officials announced a new chance for people to sign up.
As Volusia County wrapped up its three-day vaccine clinic, county officials announced a new chance for people to sign up.
Orange County mayor encouraging second vaccine dose
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is encouraging people to get their second coronavirus vaccine dose. So far, more than 72,000 doses have been given out in Orange County.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is encouraging people to get their second coronavirus vaccine dose. So far, more than 72,000 doses have been given out in Orange County.
Counties working with private businesses to distribute vaccine
County health departments in parts of Florida are working closely with private businesses, such as Publix.
County health departments in parts of Florida are working closely with private businesses, such as Publix.
DeSantis guarantees second coronavirus vaccine dose
Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed that those who have received their first coronavirus vaccine dose will be guaranteed the booster shot saying the second dose will be sent to the same place where they got the first one.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed that those who have received their first coronavirus vaccine dose will be guaranteed the booster shot saying the second dose will be sent to the same place where they got the first one.
Vaccinating Florida's seniors at healthcare facilities
Gov. Ron DeSantis promises that by the end of January, every long-term healthcare facility in Florida will have the coronavirus vaccine.
Gov. Ron DeSantis promises that by the end of January, every long-term healthcare facility in Florida will have the coronavirus vaccine.
Google to open COVID-19 vaccination clinics, bolster search and maps with vaccine sites
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.