Pasco announces new COVID-19 vaccine signups
Pasco County has announced that doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to 250 more elderly residents.
Pasco County has announced that doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to 250 more elderly residents.
Pinellas County school board urges state to move school employees up in vaccine priority
The Pinellas County school board wants teachers to move up on the priority list to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying educators and staff should be included among essential workers.
The Pinellas County school board wants teachers to move up on the priority list to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying educators and staff should be included among essential workers.
Seniors report 6-hour hold times on vaccine registration phone line
For many Hillsborough County residents over 65, getting an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine has not been easy. Some faced 6-hour wait times on the phones while others said the online portal kicked them off after multiple attempts.
For many Hillsborough County residents over 65, getting an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine has not been easy. Some faced 6-hour wait times on the phones while others said the online portal kicked them off after multiple attempts.
DeSantis says second vaccine doses will no longer be held back
Following pushback from a rough vaccine rollout, making every COVID-19 vaccine available immediately is the new direction from the federal government and Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida is prepared to shift gears.
Following pushback from a rough vaccine rollout, making every COVID-19 vaccine available immediately is the new direction from the federal government and Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida is prepared to shift gears.
Experts suggest targeting invasive pythons for key COVID vaccine ingredient
Invasive snakes have been destroying Florida's native wildlife for years. Now some experts believe there's another reason to hunt down the pythons: They may contain a key ingredient used for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Invasive snakes have been destroying Florida's native wildlife for years. Now some experts believe there's another reason to hunt down the pythons: They may contain a key ingredient used for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccine distribution site to open at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim
Orange County will begin using Disneyland as a new "super site" for coronavirus vaccinations this week, and more large-scale venues in the county are slated for similar use soon.
Orange County will begin using Disneyland as a new "super site" for coronavirus vaccinations this week, and more large-scale venues in the county are slated for similar use soon.
Trump administration recommends states begin vaccinating people older than 65, stop holding back 2nd dose
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
Manatee, Sarasota counties told more vaccine is on the way
Manatee and Sarasota counties were held up as examples of how to quickly and effectively distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but as time drew closer for second doses, they worried a new shipment wouldn't make it.
Manatee and Sarasota counties were held up as examples of how to quickly and effectively distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but as time drew closer for second doses, they worried a new shipment wouldn't make it.
Major vaccination effort underway at The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay retirement community
Monday morning marked the start of a major effort to vaccinate one of the Tampa Bay area’s largest retirement communities.
Monday morning marked the start of a major effort to vaccinate one of the Tampa Bay area’s largest retirement communities.
Pasco County says improvements coming to vaccination process
Officials in Pasco County say they will soon announce a new web site and phone line where residents can make an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Officials in Pasco County say they will soon announce a new web site and phone line where residents can make an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
Official: Any U.S. citizen can receive COVID-19 vaccine in Florida
The health department website shows that as of last Friday morning, over 18,000 people from out-of-state have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida.
The health department website shows that as of last Friday morning, over 18,000 people from out-of-state have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital administers first round of vaccines to people over weekend
For the first time Saturday, Sarasota Memorial Hospital began vaccinations for people over 65. They plan to inoculate as many as 3,000 residents Saturday and Sunday.
For the first time Saturday, Sarasota Memorial Hospital began vaccinations for people over 65. They plan to inoculate as many as 3,000 residents Saturday and Sunday.
Queen Elizabeth II and husband receive COVID-19 vaccinations
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have received their COVID-19 vaccinations, royal officials said Saturday.
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have received their COVID-19 vaccinations, royal officials said Saturday.
Polk COVID vaccine line gets 100 calls per second
The Health Department’s Nicole Riley says Polk County has about 1,500 appointment slots. But with nearly 145,000 eligible resident 65 and over, demand has overwhelmed supply.
The Health Department’s Nicole Riley says Polk County has about 1,500 appointment slots. But with nearly 145,000 eligible resident 65 and over, demand has overwhelmed supply.
Biden to speed up release of coronavirus vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his office said Friday.
President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his office said Friday.
USF begins offering COVID-19 vaccine to students, employees 65 and older
On Thursday, USF began vaccinating students, staff, and faculty who are 65 and older.
On Thursday, USF began vaccinating students, staff, and faculty who are 65 and older.
Pfizer vaccine works against COVID-19 variant, study suggests
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.
New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus.
Manatee County lottery-style vaccine standby pool for seniors
Manatee County is setting up a vaccination standby pool so seniors and others eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine can be notified when their first dose is ready to be administered.
Manatee County is setting up a vaccination standby pool so seniors and others eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine can be notified when their first dose is ready to be administered.
State launches investigation into diverted COVID vaccine allegations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that the state is investigating allegations that an upscale West Palm Beach nursing home diverted scarce COVID-19 vaccinations meant for residents and staff to members of the facility’s board of directors and donors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that the state is investigating allegations that an upscale West Palm Beach nursing home diverted scarce COVID-19 vaccinations meant for residents and staff to members of the facility’s board of directors and donors.