Florida reports 10K new cases, 290 deaths due to COVID-19 in the last week
Another 290 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 and the number of COVID-19 cases increased by 10,095 during the last week.
Another 290 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 and the number of COVID-19 cases increased by 10,095 during the last week.
Study reveals reasons unvaccinated Floridians haven't taken the shot
As the country works toward a vaccination goal for July, millions of people are waiting to take the shot or just don’t want it and a group of USF researchers looked into what’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Florida.
As the country works toward a vaccination goal for July, millions of people are waiting to take the shot or just don’t want it and a group of USF researchers looked into what’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Florida.
Manatee County's new COVID-19 vaccination site aims to connect with underserved community
There's a new COVID-19 vaccination site set up behind the Palmetto bus stop. The site is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There's a new COVID-19 vaccination site set up behind the Palmetto bus stop. The site is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
COVID-19 testing, vaccination site opens at Palmetto bus station
A new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site is set up behind the Palmetto bus station located at 1802 8th Avenue West in hopes of making the shot more accessible to the Manatee County community.
A new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site is set up behind the Palmetto bus station located at 1802 8th Avenue West in hopes of making the shot more accessible to the Manatee County community.
US buys additional 200 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. purchased an additional 200M doses of Moderna’s vaccine, an extra supply that could potentially be used for kids or as a booster, the company said.
The U.S. purchased an additional 200M doses of Moderna’s vaccine, an extra supply that could potentially be used for kids or as a booster, the company said.
CDC to label delta COVID-19 strain a 'variant of concern,' say vaccines 'effective'
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
Study: Delta variant can reduce Pfizer, Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness
Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.
Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.
Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine about 90% effective in large study
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
Disney World no longer requiring masks anywhere except transportation for vaccinated guests starting June 15
Beginning June 15, fully vaccinated people do not have to wear face coverings at most places in Walt Disney World.
Beginning June 15, fully vaccinated people do not have to wear face coverings at most places in Walt Disney World.
FDA OKs just 10M J&J vaccine doses from troubled Baltimore plant
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Hillsborough County school district hosting vaccine clinics for students
Seven high schools in Hillsborough County will be the site of a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday and Saturday in an effort to get more children vaccinated before the start of the next school year.
Seven high schools in Hillsborough County will be the site of a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday and Saturday in an effort to get more children vaccinated before the start of the next school year.
CDC: Heart inflammation in young males higher than expected after COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
FDA advisor says it’s ‘silly’ not to vaccinate children for COVID-19
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.
COVID-19 vaccines: Biden asks world leaders to join US in donating doses
President Joe Biden is calling on global leaders to follow his lead in sharing coronavirus vaccines with struggling nations around the world.
President Joe Biden is calling on global leaders to follow his lead in sharing coronavirus vaccines with struggling nations around the world.
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine authorization to ages 12 to 17
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
‘Vaccinate at the Plate’: Tampa Bay Rays offering two tickets if you get the COVID-19 vaccine
The Tampa Bay Rays will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination event from June 15-17. If you get vaccinated, you get two complimentary tickets to a home game.
The Tampa Bay Rays will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination event from June 15-17. If you get vaccinated, you get two complimentary tickets to a home game.
Florida risks not meeting July 4 goal of 70% vaccination
With only half of Floridians having at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, doctors warn variants could continue to grow and spread in the state.
With only half of Floridians having at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, doctors warn variants could continue to grow and spread in the state.
Johns Hopkins Medicine to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Johns Hopkins Medicine, the parent company of St. Pete’s Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, announced Wednesday that they’ll be requiring nearly all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Johns Hopkins Medicine, the parent company of St. Pete’s Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, announced Wednesday that they’ll be requiring nearly all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Seattle is first major city in US to fully vaccinate 70% of residents against COVID-19
Seattle passed San Francisco and became the first major American city to fully vaccinate 70% of residents ages 12 and up against COVID-19, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced.
Seattle passed San Francisco and became the first major American city to fully vaccinate 70% of residents ages 12 and up against COVID-19, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced.
US purchasing 500M more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to share globally
The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share globally.
The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share globally.