US: AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial
AstraZeneca reported Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection among adults of all ages.
AstraZeneca reported Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection among adults of all ages.
Demings: Backlash from DeSantis not expected after lowering vaccine eligibility to 40
Within 13 minutes of the Orange County Convention Center portal opening to those 40 and up, all appointments were booked and the portal closed.
Within 13 minutes of the Orange County Convention Center portal opening to those 40 and up, all appointments were booked and the portal closed.
Orange County Convention Center opens to those 40 and up but fills up in 13 minutes
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings rather expand eligibility and get shots in arms than have shots expire and go to waste, he says.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings rather expand eligibility and get shots in arms than have shots expire and go to waste, he says.
Restaurant manager relies on former healthcare training to save unconscious toddler
2-year-old Antonio Johnson II slipped and hit his head inside the WingStop in Bradenton and then went limp. A cashier called 911 while restaurant manager Jajahira Rosado put her training as a former hospital worker to work.
2-year-old Antonio Johnson II slipped and hit his head inside the WingStop in Bradenton and then went limp. A cashier called 911 while restaurant manager Jajahira Rosado put her training as a former hospital worker to work.
Local hero struggling to get unemployment benefits
Rosler Pierre says he's been in limbo for months with the Department of Economic Opportunity as the bills pile up.
Rosler Pierre says he's been in limbo for months with the Department of Economic Opportunity as the bills pile up.
Family of Kent Taylor says tinnitus contributed to his suicide
The family of Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor says they believe tinnitus contributed to Taylor taking his own life. He contracted COVID-19 and health experts believe the ceaseless ringing in the ears is one lingering side-effect.
The family of Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor says they believe tinnitus contributed to Taylor taking his own life. He contracted COVID-19 and health experts believe the ceaseless ringing in the ears is one lingering side-effect.
Nursing homes battered by COVID-19 begin easing rules on visitors
The vaccination drive, improved conditions inside nursing homes, and relaxed federal guidelines have paved the way for the reunions at many nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
The vaccination drive, improved conditions inside nursing homes, and relaxed federal guidelines have paved the way for the reunions at many nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
DoorDash now delivers at-home COVID-19 test kits in several US cities
DoorDash said the program is rolling out in 12 U.S. markets with more cities being added in the coming months.
DoorDash said the program is rolling out in 12 U.S. markets with more cities being added in the coming months.
Stimulus checks: IRS says next batch of payments will be disbursed in coming days
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Central Florida students return to class with new CDC distancing guidelines
The CDC is recommending students in classroom settings remain at least three feet apart.
The CDC is recommending students in classroom settings remain at least three feet apart.
CDC review of COVID-19 guidance from 1st year of pandemic found some didn’t meet scientific standards
The CDC recently reviewed COVID-19 documents from the first year of the pandemic and found three were not “grounded in science” or “free of undue influence” that have since been either removed from the website completely or replaced.
The CDC recently reviewed COVID-19 documents from the first year of the pandemic and found three were not “grounded in science” or “free of undue influence” that have since been either removed from the website completely or replaced.
Growing evidence links COVID-19, hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo, researchers say
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Married 66 years, Florida husband and wife die minutes apart from COVID-19
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Florida lowers COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 50 and up
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the age eligibility would become 50 on Monday.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the age eligibility would become 50 on Monday.
Publix reopens vaccine portal as age eligibility lowers in Florida
Those booking on Monday will receive the two-dose Moderna vaccine. Those who want the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must book appointments on Wednesday.
Those booking on Monday will receive the two-dose Moderna vaccine. Those who want the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must book appointments on Wednesday.
AstraZeneca: US data shows COVID-19 vaccine effective for all ages
Last week, more than a dozen countries, temporarily suspended their use of the AstraZeneca shot after reports it was linked to blood clots.
Last week, more than a dozen countries, temporarily suspended their use of the AstraZeneca shot after reports it was linked to blood clots.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
Orange County Convention Center to vaccinate those 40 and up starting Monday
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said that the demand from seniors is down and they want to expand eligibility to get shots in arms.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said that the demand from seniors is down and they want to expand eligibility to get shots in arms.
CDC relaxes school COVID-19 guidelines
Last week was Spring Break for many of Central Florida students and Monday will be their first day back in class. It's also the first day since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for the classroom.
Last week was Spring Break for many of Central Florida students and Monday will be their first day back in class. It's also the first day since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for the classroom.
Arkansas Gov. aims to end mask mandate at month’s end
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month.