Walgreens, CVS to finish 1st round of COVID-19 vaccinations by Jan. 25
The two retail pharmacy chains announced that their COVID-19 vaccine efforts are underway at skilled nursing facilities, which require a higher acuity of patient care.
The two retail pharmacy chains announced that their COVID-19 vaccine efforts are underway at skilled nursing facilities, which require a higher acuity of patient care.
Citrus County seniors wait hours for COVID vaccine
Seniors in Citrus County were given their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Thursday. Unlike other counties, the event was on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seniors in Citrus County were given their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Thursday. Unlike other counties, the event was on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hillsborough fires vendor responsible for COVID vaccine 'clown show'
Agreeing with a county commissioner’s characterization of the vaccine rollout as a "clown show," Hillsborough County’s deputy administrator said Wednesday it will be firing the vendor tasked with heading up the call center to distribute COVID-19 vaccinations.
Agreeing with a county commissioner’s characterization of the vaccine rollout as a "clown show," Hillsborough County’s deputy administrator said Wednesday it will be firing the vendor tasked with heading up the call center to distribute COVID-19 vaccinations.
After rough start, Pinellas, Hillsborough register 12,000 for vaccine appointments
Slots are now full for the first rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, with a combined 12,000 doses expected to be administered.
Slots are now full for the first rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, with a combined 12,000 doses expected to be administered.
First round of Florida healthcare workers gets second vaccine dose
The first round of Florida healthcare workers who got doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now getting their second dose, but they say their behavior isn't changing.
The first round of Florida healthcare workers who got doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now getting their second dose, but they say their behavior isn't changing.
Publix to administer COVID-19 vaccine in 3 Central Florida counties
Appearing at a Publix in Ocala, Gov. DeSantis announced Tuesday that the Lakeland-based grocery store chain would begin administrating 50,000 doses of the vaccine in 22 store pharmacies in across, Hernando, and Marion counties.
Appearing at a Publix in Ocala, Gov. DeSantis announced Tuesday that the Lakeland-based grocery store chain would begin administrating 50,000 doses of the vaccine in 22 store pharmacies in across, Hernando, and Marion counties.
Hillsborough COVID-19 vaccine phone lines jam, leaving seniors 'disgusted'
Hillsborough County reached capacity Tuesday for its first round of COVID-19 vaccine reservations, capping a hectic two-day signup period.
Hillsborough County reached capacity Tuesday for its first round of COVID-19 vaccine reservations, capping a hectic two-day signup period.
US could accelerate COVID-19 vaccination pace, give 1M per day, says Fauci
The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
Pinellas County: Registration for vaccine appointments closed until more doses arrive
As of Tuesday afternoon, Pinellas County is no longer accepting new appointments for those 65 and older to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials said all existing time slots have been filled.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Pinellas County is no longer accepting new appointments for those 65 and older to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials said all existing time slots have been filled.
California dentists may be asked to administer coronavirus vaccines
The CDA welcomed an emergency public health waiver from the California Dept. of Consumer Affairs, officially allowing dentists to administer the COVID vaccine.
The CDA welcomed an emergency public health waiver from the California Dept. of Consumer Affairs, officially allowing dentists to administer the COVID vaccine.
Pinellas County temporarily suspends online vaccine appointment registration
Pinellas has vaccinated thousands of nursing home and other long-term care facilities, but many more seniors are in the general population and, to many, it seems the registration and vaccination process is off to a slow start.
Pinellas has vaccinated thousands of nursing home and other long-term care facilities, but many more seniors are in the general population and, to many, it seems the registration and vaccination process is off to a slow start.
CDC releases updated report on highly-contagious new strain of COVID-19
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has now been found in four states, including Florida. Health experts say the rapid spread of the virus could threaten our healthcare system.
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has now been found in four states, including Florida. Health experts say the rapid spread of the virus could threaten our healthcare system.
Hillsborough County moves all vaccine registration to phone system; expands call center workers, hours
Hillsborough County's COVID-19 vaccine online and phone systems were overwhelmed Monday morning. However, the county said Monday night it was expanding the operational hours of its vaccine call center and will triple the number of call agents starting Tuesday, to help residents in this category secure appointments.
Hillsborough County's COVID-19 vaccine online and phone systems were overwhelmed Monday morning. However, the county said Monday night it was expanding the operational hours of its vaccine call center and will triple the number of call agents starting Tuesday, to help residents in this category secure appointments.
DeSantis tells hospitals to administer COVID-19 vaccines or lose them
Gov. Ron DeSantis is warning hospitals against stockpiling COVID-19 vaccines, saying facilities that don't meet vaccination goals will see their allotment reduced and redistributed to other hospitals.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is warning hospitals against stockpiling COVID-19 vaccines, saying facilities that don't meet vaccination goals will see their allotment reduced and redistributed to other hospitals.
Prosecutor: WI pharmacist thought COVID-19 vaccine was unsafe
A Wisconsin pharmacist told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he felt the medicine wasn't safe, a prosecutor said Monday.
A Wisconsin pharmacist told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he felt the medicine wasn't safe, a prosecutor said Monday.
FDA calls idea of half-dosing Moderna COVID-19 vaccines ‘premature’
The FDA declined to immediately approve administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in half-doses in a bid to distribute the shot wider across the U.S. population, saying the move would be “premature” and doesn’t have the full weight of science behind it.
The FDA declined to immediately approve administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in half-doses in a bid to distribute the shot wider across the U.S. population, saying the move would be “premature” and doesn’t have the full weight of science behind it.
Governor plans to use churches, testing sites for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing with a frantic demand for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state, promised Monday that he would strip allotments from hospitals that don’t use them quickly enough and shift the doses to other health-care providers.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing with a frantic demand for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state, promised Monday that he would strip allotments from hospitals that don’t use them quickly enough and shift the doses to other health-care providers.
Tampa health experts say UK strain of COVID-19 likely spreading across Bay Area
The new strain isn't believed to be any more deadly, in-and-of itself, however, it is said to be up to 70% more transmissible.
The new strain isn't believed to be any more deadly, in-and-of itself, however, it is said to be up to 70% more transmissible.
Coronavirus means life won't go back to normal until fall 2021, despite vaccines: Fauci
Top White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that life in the U.S. will not get back to normal until fall 2021 despite emergency approvals of vaccines.
Top White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that life in the U.S. will not get back to normal until fall 2021 despite emergency approvals of vaccines.
New virus strain emerges in Florida
A contagious new strain of the novel coronavirus that has spread in Britain has been detected in a man in Florida, the state Department of Health said Thursday night.
A contagious new strain of the novel coronavirus that has spread in Britain has been detected in a man in Florida, the state Department of Health said Thursday night.