When will we reach herd immunity?
Less than 1 percent of Florida’s population has been inoculated with both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. And when it is finally your turn to get the shot, do not expect everything will change the second the syringe enters your arm.
Less than 1 percent of Florida’s population has been inoculated with both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. And when it is finally your turn to get the shot, do not expect everything will change the second the syringe enters your arm.
Number of Publix vaccine locations expanding in Florida, but still none in Tampa
As Florida tries to meet the high demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, they're adding to the list of places you can get one. That now includes more than a hundred new Publix locations.
As Florida tries to meet the high demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, they're adding to the list of places you can get one. That now includes more than a hundred new Publix locations.
Florida surgeon general says state's vaccine is 'supply limited'
Surgeon General Scott Rivkees says he does not know when additional "first doses" of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be sent to the state or how many doses would be in a potential future delivery.
Surgeon General Scott Rivkees says he does not know when additional "first doses" of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be sent to the state or how many doses would be in a potential future delivery.
4,400 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine spoiled en route to Maine due to inadequate refrigeration
Maine health authorities set aside a batch of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after discovering the 4,400 doses weren’t kept at the required temperature.
Maine health authorities set aside a batch of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after discovering the 4,400 doses weren’t kept at the required temperature.
Polk officials: 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive on time, state says
Even though the COVID-19 vaccine is in such short supply across Florida, Polk County officials are being told by the state that there will be enough when it is time for residents to get a second dose.
Even though the COVID-19 vaccine is in such short supply across Florida, Polk County officials are being told by the state that there will be enough when it is time for residents to get a second dose.
Miami mayor calls for residency restriction for COVID-19 vaccine
Miami’s mayor wants to reserve doses of the COVID-19 vaccine only for those who live inside the city limits under a policy he’s calling “Miami First.”
Miami’s mayor wants to reserve doses of the COVID-19 vaccine only for those who live inside the city limits under a policy he’s calling “Miami First.”
Florida DOH says nearly 41,000 people are overdue for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Thomas Unnasch is a researcher and a public health professor at the University of South Florida. He also happens to be one of the 915,897 lucky Floridians who have been able to secure their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Thomas Unnasch is a researcher and a public health professor at the University of South Florida. He also happens to be one of the 915,897 lucky Floridians who have been able to secure their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dodger Stadium transforms into COVID-19 vaccination site
Dodger Stadium reopened Friday as a COVID-19 mass-vaccination center, with Mayor Eric Garcetti saying it will have the capacity to vaccinate 12,000 people a day when it is running fully.
Dodger Stadium reopened Friday as a COVID-19 mass-vaccination center, with Mayor Eric Garcetti saying it will have the capacity to vaccinate 12,000 people a day when it is running fully.
CDC vaccine recommendations follow Florida's footsteps
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is adopting Florida's strategy of vaccinating people 65 and older against COVID-19 first, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is adopting Florida's strategy of vaccinating people 65 and older against COVID-19 first, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Biden aims to vaccinate 100M people in 100 days through FEMA-run mass vaccination sites
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
'There is no federal reserve': Governors say HHS made empty promise on more vaccine doses
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
Attorneys urge California to move incarcerated to front of vaccination line
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
Health experts urge patience, warn herd immunity may take most of 2021 as vaccines roll out slowly
In Florida, only about 3.5% of the population has been vaccinated against COVID-19. The rollout has been slower than anticipated, which means returning to some semblance of normalcy will take longer.
In Florida, only about 3.5% of the population has been vaccinated against COVID-19. The rollout has been slower than anticipated, which means returning to some semblance of normalcy will take longer.
Florida to begin statewide appointment system for COVID-19 vaccines
Florida’s director of emergency management says a statewide online appointment system for COVID-19 vaccinations should be ready within weeks.
Florida’s director of emergency management says a statewide online appointment system for COVID-19 vaccinations should be ready within weeks.
COVID-19 vaccines: Rollout in US sparks new set of problems
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.
Companies offer financial incentives to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.
Florida’s emergency chief points finger at feds for COVID vaccination problems
The federal government is mostly to blame for what some people see as a slow distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, state Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz told a House panel Thursday.
The federal government is mostly to blame for what some people see as a slow distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, state Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz told a House panel Thursday.
Dollar General to pay employees if they get the COVID-19 vaccine
It's not a requirement that employees get vaccinated, but Dollar General is encouraging it and hoping a little extra cash is enough incentive to do that.
It's not a requirement that employees get vaccinated, but Dollar General is encouraging it and hoping a little extra cash is enough incentive to do that.
Officials: Expansion of Hillsborough County, Tampa vaccination efforts depend on supply
The state health department says it is waiting for more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine -- and so is Hillsborough County.
The state health department says it is waiting for more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine -- and so is Hillsborough County.
Biotech companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine for cats
Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.
Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.