Offering $125 reward, Publix encourages employees to get vaccinated
Publix employees who get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine won’t just be protected against the virus; they’ll also get an extra $125 in their pockets.
Publix employees who get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine won’t just be protected against the virus; they’ll also get an extra $125 in their pockets.
Manatee commissioner's name on hand-picked list of vaccine recipients, records show
Wednesday, the state made vaccines available to specific residents of two specific ZIP codes in Manatee County. FOX 13 has obtained a county commissioner's email with the hand-selected names, including her own.
Wednesday, the state made vaccines available to specific residents of two specific ZIP codes in Manatee County. FOX 13 has obtained a county commissioner's email with the hand-selected names, including her own.
Severe winter storms will cause ‘widespread delays’ in COVID-19 vaccine shipments, CDC says
The inclement weather is expected to have a large impact on the shipment and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the CDC.
The inclement weather is expected to have a large impact on the shipment and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the CDC.
Florida's shipment of 208K Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses delayed by bad weather
DeSantis said the “vast, vast majority” of a weekly Pfizer vaccine delivery hasn’t been delayed by bad weather across large parts of the nation, but an entire shipment of 208,000 doses from Moderna is affected by weather issues.
DeSantis said the “vast, vast majority” of a weekly Pfizer vaccine delivery hasn’t been delayed by bad weather across large parts of the nation, but an entire shipment of 208,000 doses from Moderna is affected by weather issues.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
'Variants represent a growing threat': COVID-19 relief bill would increase ability to spot virus mutations
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Severe winter weather in parts of US delay vaccine shipments in Florida
COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Florida have been delayed because of the snow and ice storm affecting most of the country.
COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Florida have been delayed because of the snow and ice storm affecting most of the country.
Vaccine clinic in 'whitest and richest' Lakewood Ranch sets off fury in Manatee County
A special state program to vaccinate certain residents in Manatee County is coming under fire by critics on the county commission who say it smacks of racism and classism.
A special state program to vaccinate certain residents in Manatee County is coming under fire by critics on the county commission who say it smacks of racism and classism.
‘We’re kind of like tech support’: Teen cousins help hundreds of senior citizens sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
Publix cancels Wednesday's COVID-19 vaccine scheduling event in Florida due to weather delivery delays
Publix is canceling Wednesday's scheduling event in Florida for COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to shipment delays.
Publix is canceling Wednesday's scheduling event in Florida for COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to shipment delays.
WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
Missed your second COVID-19 dose because of long lines? Don't worry, health experts say
There is a generous window between the time you get your first COVID-19 vaccination and the second dose where the vaccine is still effective, health experts say.
There is a generous window between the time you get your first COVID-19 vaccination and the second dose where the vaccine is still effective, health experts say.
For second day, chaos and confusion at Tampa COVID-19 vaccine site
A state Health Department spokesperson says the vaccination card given to seniors at their first appointment includes a reminder to come back for a second dose on a certain date -- yesterday or today. But they didn't tell people they needed to go online and book a specific time, too.
A state Health Department spokesperson says the vaccination card given to seniors at their first appointment includes a reminder to come back for a second dose on a certain date -- yesterday or today. But they didn't tell people they needed to go online and book a specific time, too.
Homebound residents in Venice receive COVID-19 vaccine
Venice Fire-EMS crews started vaccinating homebound residents on Friday morning.
Venice Fire-EMS crews started vaccinating homebound residents on Friday morning.
Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Confusion over second dose appointments creates miles-long lines at University Mall vaccination site
Confusion and long lines reigned supreme at Hillsborough County’s University Mall vaccination site. Lines of cars stretched for miles as thousands of people without appointments showed up for second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Confusion and long lines reigned supreme at Hillsborough County’s University Mall vaccination site. Lines of cars stretched for miles as thousands of people without appointments showed up for second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
Winn-Dixie readies initial vaccine rollout in Florida stores
Winn-Dixie and a few other grocery store chains officially joined the fight against COVID-19 Thursday, administering their first vaccinations.
Winn-Dixie and a few other grocery store chains officially joined the fight against COVID-19 Thursday, administering their first vaccinations.
Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.