More than 5 million people in the U.S. have skipped their second vaccine dose, CDC reports
More than 5 million people in the U.S. -- or nearly 8% of those who got their first dose -- have skipped out on getting their second shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, the CDC reports.
More than 5 million people in the U.S. -- or nearly 8% of those who got their first dose -- have skipped out on getting their second shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, the CDC reports.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine resumes distribution at Florida FEMA sites
The Tampa Greyhound track vaccine site resumed the use of the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine at 7 a.m. Sunday, after an 11-day pause due to reports of rare adverse effects.
The Tampa Greyhound track vaccine site resumed the use of the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine at 7 a.m. Sunday, after an 11-day pause due to reports of rare adverse effects.
Fauci expects CDC to revise mask guidelines, says COVID-19 transmission risk outdoors is ‘really low’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
4,671 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 36 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,671 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,208,584.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,671 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,208,584.
MIT study challenges indoor social distancing, finds 'no difference between 6 feet and 60 feet'
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
Johnson and Johnson vaccine returning to Florida FEMA sites Sunday
Up to 3,000 doses of the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be administered at all federally-supported vaccination sites in the state beginning Sunday at 7 a.m., according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
Up to 3,000 doses of the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be administered at all federally-supported vaccination sites in the state beginning Sunday at 7 a.m., according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
Long-lasting symptoms, increased risk of death found in 8-10% of surviving COVID-19 patients, VHA study found
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
7,411 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 53 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,411 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,203,913.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,411 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,203,913.
ZooTampa may begin vaccinating animals against COVID-19 this summer or fall
With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?
With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?
Pasco County woman becomes college graduate at '74 years young'
Fifty years after graduating from high school, 74-year-old Sue Navage is fulfilling her lifelong dream of getting her college diploma -- a bachelor's degree in counseling from Trinity College.
Fifty years after graduating from high school, 74-year-old Sue Navage is fulfilling her lifelong dream of getting her college diploma -- a bachelor's degree in counseling from Trinity College.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
US lifts pause, allowing J&J COVID-19 vaccinations to resume
U.S. health officials have lifted an 11-day pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations following a recommendation by an expert panel
U.S. health officials have lifted an 11-day pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations following a recommendation by an expert panel
CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
Hillsborough County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Residents of Hillsborough County have three different types of government-run vaccine sites available to them -- a federal site, a state-run site, and multiple county-run sites. Each has different eligibility criteria and ways to register. There are also privately run locations at retailers.
Residents of Hillsborough County have three different types of government-run vaccine sites available to them -- a federal site, a state-run site, and multiple county-run sites. Each has different eligibility criteria and ways to register. There are also privately run locations at retailers.
Florida House passes bill to ban abortions based on disability
Florida doctors would be banned from performing abortions if they know, or should have known, the woman was ending her pregnancy because of a test or diagnosis that the fetus will be born with a disability, under a bill passed by the House on Friday.
Florida doctors would be banned from performing abortions if they know, or should have known, the woman was ending her pregnancy because of a test or diagnosis that the fetus will be born with a disability, under a bill passed by the House on Friday.
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
Former Bucs, FSU player Geno Hayes enters hospice care: report
Former Bucs and FSU linebacker Geno Hayes has reportedly been moved to hospice care after being diagnosed with liver disease. The 33-year-old has two children, ages 8 and 13.
Former Bucs and FSU linebacker Geno Hayes has reportedly been moved to hospice care after being diagnosed with liver disease. The 33-year-old has two children, ages 8 and 13.
5,464 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 63 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,464 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,196,502.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,464 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,196,502.
Moderna CEO: COVID-19 vaccine surplus possible in 2022
Moderna Inc. said Friday that the company is on track to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this year, and there could be an oversupply in 2022.
Moderna Inc. said Friday that the company is on track to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this year, and there could be an oversupply in 2022.
Global study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.