Biden administration takes on vaccine hesitancy with coalition of community, religious, celebrity partners
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
'I didn't think this was going to happen to me': 24-year-old with COVID-19 needed multi-organ transplant
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
4,794 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 22 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,794 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,081,826.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,794 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,081,826.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may also protect baby, study shows
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
HPV infections in young girls have decreased more than 80% since vaccine introduced, CDC finds
The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.
The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.
Tampa pop-up clinics offer single-shot vaccine ahead of eligibility expansion
To make the vaccine easily accessible to those who want it ahead of Monday’s vaccine eligibility expansion, the city of Tampa will host vaccine pop-up clinics throughout the area throughout the weekend.
To make the vaccine easily accessible to those who want it ahead of Monday’s vaccine eligibility expansion, the city of Tampa will host vaccine pop-up clinics throughout the area throughout the weekend.
6,017 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 66 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,017 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,077,032.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,017 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,077,032.
DeSantis issues executive order banning COVID-19 'vaccine passports'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order prohibiting local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against COVID-19.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order prohibiting local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against COVID-19.
CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel safely again
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.
Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Despite expanding eligibility requirements, fewer people registering for COVID-19 vaccine
The Florida Department of Health says there is a dramatic drop in many areas in the number of people who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Florida Department of Health says there is a dramatic drop in many areas in the number of people who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
More than 100M US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
6,490 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 92 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,490 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,071,015.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,490 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,071,015.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nova Southeastern University will require students and staff to get COVID-19 vaccines
Nova Southeastern University, a private university with campuses in Clearwater and across the state, says it will require students and staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 when they return for classes this fall.
Nova Southeastern University, a private university with campuses in Clearwater and across the state, says it will require students and staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 when they return for classes this fall.
Johnson & Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccine trial to include ages 12 to 17
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Tampa Pride set to return in May
After postponing the event for a year, officials say the city is prepared for the return of Tampa Pride.
After postponing the event for a year, officials say the city is prepared for the return of Tampa Pride.