Moderna COVID-19 booster shot may not be approved by Sept. 20
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
Data shows Florida’s latest COVID surge is the deadliest yet
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
‘When is this going to stop?’ Driver shortage has many school bus drivers taking on extra routes, shifts
Finding drivers has always been difficult, but with COVID-19, it has gotten even harder. Along with stretching to cover unfilled positions, drivers now have to pick up the routes of fellow workers who are sick or quarantined.
Finding drivers has always been difficult, but with COVID-19, it has gotten even harder. Along with stretching to cover unfilled positions, drivers now have to pick up the routes of fellow workers who are sick or quarantined.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers are '100-percent vaccinated' against COVID-19, head coach Bruce Arians says
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are "100-percent vaccinated" against COVID-19, head coach Bruce Arians said Thursday.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are "100-percent vaccinated" against COVID-19, head coach Bruce Arians said Thursday.
Florida Department of Health will fine businesses $5,000 for violating state's vaccine passport ban
The Florida Department of Health says it will issue $5,000 fines to businesses, government agencies and government institutions that violate the state's ban on so-called COVID-19 "vaccine passports."
The Florida Department of Health says it will issue $5,000 fines to businesses, government agencies and government institutions that violate the state's ban on so-called COVID-19 "vaccine passports."
NFL Players Association investigating after Urban Meyer said vaccine status factored into Jaguars roster
The NFL Players Association has launched an investigation following Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer's admission that vaccination status factored into the team's roster decisions: "‘Is he vaccinated or not?’ Can I say that that was a decision-maker? It was certainly in consideration."
The NFL Players Association has launched an investigation following Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer's admission that vaccination status factored into the team's roster decisions: "‘Is he vaccinated or not?’ Can I say that that was a decision-maker? It was certainly in consideration."
COVID in context: Doctors say slight increase in vaccinated patients not cause for concern
Sarasota Memorial Hospital reported a recent uptick in vaccinated people needing to be hospitalized for severe illness due to COVID-19, but public health experts are adding context to the increase.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital reported a recent uptick in vaccinated people needing to be hospitalized for severe illness due to COVID-19, but public health experts are adding context to the increase.
When can kids under 12 get COVID-19 vaccine? Likely not in 2021, NIH says
Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, said he believes it is “unlikely” that a vaccine for children younger than 12 will be approved by U.S. regulators before the end of the year.
Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, said he believes it is “unlikely” that a vaccine for children younger than 12 will be approved by U.S. regulators before the end of the year.
CDC panel still has questions about need for booster shots
The path to third doses for vaccinated people may not be clear as the nation approaches President Biden’s September 20 rollout goal.
The path to third doses for vaccinated people may not be clear as the nation approaches President Biden’s September 20 rollout goal.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
CDC panel endorses full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.
Cook County judge strips mother of parental rights because she is not vaccinated
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pregnant women more likely to develop severe COVID symptoms, give birth prematurely, doctors say
More pregnant women are becoming severely ill with COVID-19 and doctors say the virus' effect on the mother's body can put babies into distress.
More pregnant women are becoming severely ill with COVID-19 and doctors say the virus' effect on the mother's body can put babies into distress.
Who should get a COVID-19 antibody test, and when
It was a way for people to get tested for COVID-19 exposure earlier in the pandemic, and now doctors are putting antibody testing into context for anyone wondering about their current level of protection as federal officials weigh booster shots.
It was a way for people to get tested for COVID-19 exposure earlier in the pandemic, and now doctors are putting antibody testing into context for anyone wondering about their current level of protection as federal officials weigh booster shots.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
Japan stops use of 1.63M Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses due to contamination
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Kroger plans to give 1 million COVID booster shots per week: report
Kroger, the nation's largest grocer, is also planning to give the jabs to people confined to nursing homes
Kroger, the nation's largest grocer, is also planning to give the jabs to people confined to nursing homes
Florida woman hospitalized with COVID-19 comes home to find husband dead of COVID-19
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
Biden eyes tougher COVID-19 vaccine rules without provoking backlash
Though President Biden has become more aggressive in pressuring Americans to get vaccinated, he has refrained from using all of his powers, such as requiring vaccinations for all air travelers. But his administration is working to make life more uncomfortable for the unvaccinated without spurring a larger backlash.
Though President Biden has become more aggressive in pressuring Americans to get vaccinated, he has refrained from using all of his powers, such as requiring vaccinations for all air travelers. But his administration is working to make life more uncomfortable for the unvaccinated without spurring a larger backlash.
Tampa becomes first Bay Area city to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Wednesday morning, Mayor Jane Castor said the goal is for all city employees to be fully vaccinated by September 30. Those who are not vaccinated will be required to wear N95 masks to work and tested for COVID-19 once a week.
Wednesday morning, Mayor Jane Castor said the goal is for all city employees to be fully vaccinated by September 30. Those who are not vaccinated will be required to wear N95 masks to work and tested for COVID-19 once a week.