Long-term care facilities gear up to distribute COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC announced Monday that long-term care facilities would be among the first to get the COVID vaccine.
The CDC announced Monday that long-term care facilities would be among the first to get the COVID vaccine.
CVS to give free coronavirus antibody drug to eligible patients in pilot program
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
Seminole County says they are prepared for COVID-19 vaccines
Officials are keeping a close eye on England, where the Pfizer vaccine was just approved by their government for use and vaccinations are about to begin.
Officials are keeping a close eye on England, where the Pfizer vaccine was just approved by their government for use and vaccinations are about to begin.
Florida school district says those struggling with online learning must sign a contract
In fact, one Central Florida school district says that those who are struggling with online learning will either have to return to class or promise to do better.
In fact, one Central Florida school district says that those who are struggling with online learning will either have to return to class or promise to do better.
Upcoming Daytona 500 will allow fans in the stands at limited capacity
They said that the 63rd Annual Daytona 500 will take place on Sunday, February 14th with a reduced venue capacity due to COVID-19.
They said that the 63rd Annual Daytona 500 will take place on Sunday, February 14th with a reduced venue capacity due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccine side effects
There are some concerns about the coronavirus vaccine's side effects. Health experts are worried people may not realize the vaccine could elicit an immune response and that may deter them from coming back for a second booster shot.
There are some concerns about the coronavirus vaccine's side effects. Health experts are worried people may not realize the vaccine could elicit an immune response and that may deter them from coming back for a second booster shot.
Doctors urge people to wear masks, social distance even after COVID-19 vaccine
The initial limited vaccine supply is expected to go to people in nursing homes and frontline workers first.
The initial limited vaccine supply is expected to go to people in nursing homes and frontline workers first.
IRS admits to erroneously sending $34M in COVID-19 stimulus funds overseas
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.
23-year-old man suffers mini-stroke during COVID-19 battle
A Valley man shares his story after learning he suffered a mini-stroke during his battle against COVID-19.
A Valley man shares his story after learning he suffered a mini-stroke during his battle against COVID-19.
More than 12K COVID-19 deaths reported in US over past week as hospitalizations surpass 98K
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.
Healthy 35-year-old Midlothian man with no underlying conditions dies of COVID-19
Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.
Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.
Florida officials report almost 10K new COVID-19 cases overnight
The statewide case total since the start of the pandemic is at 1,018,160, resulting in 19,012 deaths.
The statewide case total since the start of the pandemic is at 1,018,160, resulting in 19,012 deaths.
CDC shortens coronavirus exposure quarantine period
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
CDC urges Americans to stay home for holidays
Many Americans didn't follow CDC guidance against traveling over Thanksgiving so the agency announced the testing option during a Wednesday news briefing.
Many Americans didn't follow CDC guidance against traveling over Thanksgiving so the agency announced the testing option during a Wednesday news briefing.
Florida lawmaker files bill to strip state of power to mandate vaccines for residents
With a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, one Florida lawmaker wants to strip the state of its power to require vaccinations: "It's just too much power for the government to have."
With a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, one Florida lawmaker wants to strip the state of its power to require vaccinations: "It's just too much power for the government to have."
California couple makes last-minute changes after bride tests positive for virus
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
Rise in cases threatens California's health care system; state urges workers to get tested weekly
The California Department of Public Health sent hospitals a letter last week that “strongly recommends” they test their employees at least once a week.
The California Department of Public Health sent hospitals a letter last week that “strongly recommends” they test their employees at least once a week.
Dr. Anthony Fauci lays out timetable for when sports fans can return to packed stadiums, arenas
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, laid out a timetable on Monday for when sports teams will likely be able to pack stadiums and arenas again.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, laid out a timetable on Monday for when sports teams will likely be able to pack stadiums and arenas again.
New York resort group looking to hire Floridians willing to relocate
A New York resort group is in Orlando this week looking to hire 250 new employees. The Oneida Nation group is looking to make offers to Central Floridians for jobs at its resorts in central New York. Positions of all levels are up for grabs in food and beverage, hospitality and gaming.
A New York resort group is in Orlando this week looking to hire 250 new employees. The Oneida Nation group is looking to make offers to Central Floridians for jobs at its resorts in central New York. Positions of all levels are up for grabs in food and beverage, hospitality and gaming.
Britain authorizes COVID vaccine for emergency use
British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.
British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.