COVID-19 vaccine standby list: Website sends alert on unused doses
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
Target partners with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 600 US stores
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Smithsonian collects vial from first US coronavirus vaccine dose
As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
Commissioners' texts show political favoritism in choosing Manatee County vaccine site
Text messages obtained by a Manatee County man show the commission chairperson helped plan a pop-up vaccine site based, at least in part, on what would "be huge" for Governor DeSantis' reelection campaign.
Text messages obtained by a Manatee County man show the commission chairperson helped plan a pop-up vaccine site based, at least in part, on what would "be huge" for Governor DeSantis' reelection campaign.
Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
Floridians 60 and up will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting next week, DeSantis says
After focusing for more than two months on vaccinating seniors against COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state will authorize giving shots to people ages 60 and older.
After focusing for more than two months on vaccinating seniors against COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state will authorize giving shots to people ages 60 and older.
Some medical experts say one-shot regimen for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines not enough
Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.
Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.
Florida pastors use influence to promote vaccination
Preachers, especially ones with large African American congregations, are talking about more than just salvation these days.
Preachers, especially ones with large African American congregations, are talking about more than just salvation these days.
Many Hillsborough County teachers relieved to get first vaccine dose
A federal mandate allows any school staff, from elementary through high school, to be eligible. That's more expansive than Governor DeSantis' previous order, which only allowed school staff ages 50 and up to get the vaccine.
A federal mandate allows any school staff, from elementary through high school, to be eligible. That's more expansive than Governor DeSantis' previous order, which only allowed school staff ages 50 and up to get the vaccine.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Florida vaccine site overrun after false rumors said anyone could come
A South Florida vaccination site had so few eligible takers Saturday that it started inoculating any adult who wanted a shot rather than let the vaccines they had go to waste. But when a local politician tweeted the federal site would again accept anyone the next day, the site was overwhelmed, and police had to calm the crowd.
A South Florida vaccination site had so few eligible takers Saturday that it started inoculating any adult who wanted a shot rather than let the vaccines they had go to waste. But when a local politician tweeted the federal site would again accept anyone the next day, the site was overwhelmed, and police had to calm the crowd.
A shot of hope: St. Petersburg church hosts 'pop-up' COVID-19 vaccination clinic
On Saturday, Bethel Community Baptist Church in St. Petersburg opened its doors to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
On Saturday, Bethel Community Baptist Church in St. Petersburg opened its doors to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pinellas County opens COVID-19 vaccination clinic for health care workers
Pinellas County is booking appointments for its new health care worker COVID-19 vaccination clinic, which opens on Monday, March 8.
Pinellas County is booking appointments for its new health care worker COVID-19 vaccination clinic, which opens on Monday, March 8.
DeSantis: Floridians 60 and up will soon be eligible for COVID-19 shots
Sometime this month, all Floridians age 60 and up will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, an expansion beyond the current restriction limiting the shots to people age 65 and over. That's according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Sometime this month, all Floridians age 60 and up will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, an expansion beyond the current restriction limiting the shots to people age 65 and over. That's according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
First shipment of Johnson & Johnson vaccine arrives in Florida
Late Thursday night, the first shipment of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Florida. The FEMA site in Tampa, which was one of four that opened Wednesday across the state, began administering the vaccine Friday.
Late Thursday night, the first shipment of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Florida. The FEMA site in Tampa, which was one of four that opened Wednesday across the state, began administering the vaccine Friday.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
Publix, CVS to vaccinate K-12 teachers, daycare workers of all ages in Florida
Teachers, daycare workers, and all school staff -- regardless of age -- are now able to get the vaccine at CVS and Publix locations in the state of Florida, assuming they can get an appointment.
Teachers, daycare workers, and all school staff -- regardless of age -- are now able to get the vaccine at CVS and Publix locations in the state of Florida, assuming they can get an appointment.
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses lost to spoilage or discarded across US
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
Walkups now accepted at FEMA vaccination site in Tampa
The new federal COVID-19 vaccine site that opened Wednesday in Tampa began taking walkups Thursday. People without access to a computer or phone can walk up and register in person and get a vaccine.
The new federal COVID-19 vaccine site that opened Wednesday in Tampa began taking walkups Thursday. People without access to a computer or phone can walk up and register in person and get a vaccine.