Governor DeSantis faces growing charges of vaccine favoritism across Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state health officials came under deeper scrutiny amid revelations that seniors in a wealthy enclave in Key Largo received hundreds of life-saving COVID-19 vaccinations as early as mid-January, giving ammunition to critics who say the Republican governor is favoring wealthy constituents over ordinary Floridians.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state health officials came under deeper scrutiny amid revelations that seniors in a wealthy enclave in Key Largo received hundreds of life-saving COVID-19 vaccinations as early as mid-January, giving ammunition to critics who say the Republican governor is favoring wealthy constituents over ordinary Floridians.
Crystal River gets COVID-19 vaccine pod for seniors
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced another senior vaccination pod has opened in the Bay Area, this time in Citrus County.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced another senior vaccination pod has opened in the Bay Area, this time in Citrus County.
Unvaccinated seniors worry expanded eligibility puts them even farther behind
With many Florida seniors still without a vaccine appointment, adding teachers, first responders, and the medically vulnerable to the mix potentially makes their wait even longer.
With many Florida seniors still without a vaccine appointment, adding teachers, first responders, and the medically vulnerable to the mix potentially makes their wait even longer.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Manatee County sees ‘light at end of the tunnel’ after vaccinating more than 50,000 people
Fifty thousand people have been given a sense of relief in the form of a COVID-19 vaccine in Manatee County.
Fifty thousand people have been given a sense of relief in the form of a COVID-19 vaccine in Manatee County.
DeSantis: Doctors will decide whether patient is 'extremely vulnerable' enough to get vaccine
Florida Department of Health released a “COVID-19 Determination of Extreme Vulnerability” form for those under 65 seeking to get approval for vaccination.
Florida Department of Health released a “COVID-19 Determination of Extreme Vulnerability” form for those under 65 seeking to get approval for vaccination.
Abortion concerns prompt Catholic archdiocese warning on vaccine
Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis and New Orleans are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, newly approved for use in the U.S., is “morally compromised” because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis and New Orleans are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, newly approved for use in the U.S., is “morally compromised” because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
First Bay Area FEMA vaccine site opens Wednesday in Tampa
Staring Wednesday, public school employees, police officers and firefighters who have been waiting months for a COVID-19 vaccine shot will finally get their turn.
Staring Wednesday, public school employees, police officers and firefighters who have been waiting months for a COVID-19 vaccine shot will finally get their turn.
'A dose of her own medicine’: Dolly Parton gets COVID-19 vaccine that she helped fund
In April, Dolly Parton donated $1 million to help researchers develop Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Now, Parton has received “a dose of her own medicine.”
In April, Dolly Parton donated $1 million to help researchers develop Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Now, Parton has received “a dose of her own medicine.”
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Fauci says Americans shouldn't compare J&J COVID-19 vaccine to others and should accept 1st available
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.
DeSantis: Law enforcement, firefighters and school personnel who are 50 and over can get vaccine
Florida's governor will sign an executive order allowing sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers over the age of 50 to become eligible for the vaccine.
Florida's governor will sign an executive order allowing sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers over the age of 50 to become eligible for the vaccine.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
Leaders continue push for investigation into DeSantis vaccine rollout
Leaders in St. Petersburg’s African American community are upset about how the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out. They say Governor Ron Desantis is playing favorites while people of color have had little access to the vaccine.
Leaders in St. Petersburg’s African American community are upset about how the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out. They say Governor Ron Desantis is playing favorites while people of color have had little access to the vaccine.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
‘Vulnerable’ Florida residents with physician recommendation can receive vaccine at pharmacies, governor says
Under a new executive order, Floridians considered to be "vulnerable" to the virus and have a physician recommendation can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies or doctor's offices.
Under a new executive order, Floridians considered to be "vulnerable" to the virus and have a physician recommendation can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies or doctor's offices.
Hillsborough vaccination, testing sites swap locations, doubling daily shot distribution
To ease frustration and long lines at the state-run vaccination site in Hillsborough County, the site is moving locations from the parking lot of the University Mall to a lot outside of Raymond James Stadium.
To ease frustration and long lines at the state-run vaccination site in Hillsborough County, the site is moving locations from the parking lot of the University Mall to a lot outside of Raymond James Stadium.
Why single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine shouldn’t be scoffed at if available
Johnson and Johnson's single-dose vaccine may have less percentage of effectiveness compared to Pfizer and Moderna, but experts said you shouldn’t turn it down if you’re eligible to get the shot.
Johnson and Johnson's single-dose vaccine may have less percentage of effectiveness compared to Pfizer and Moderna, but experts said you shouldn’t turn it down if you’re eligible to get the shot.