US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
University Mall vaccination site and Raymond James Stadium testing location swap roles
The state-run vaccination site at University Mall has a new home: Raymond James Stadium.
The state-run vaccination site at University Mall has a new home: Raymond James Stadium.
COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Many workers want to continue teleworking post-pandemic
Want to make working remotely permanent after the pandemic? A career coach explains how to convince your boss.
Want to make working remotely permanent after the pandemic? A career coach explains how to convince your boss.
‘Vulnerable’ Florida residents with physician recommendation can receive vaccine at pharmacies, governor says
Under a new executive order, Floridians considered to be "vulnerable" to the virus and have a physician recommendation can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies or doctor's offices.
Under a new executive order, Floridians considered to be "vulnerable" to the virus and have a physician recommendation can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies or doctor's offices.
Tour Terminal 3: Port Canaveral's $155 million project that has not been used due to COVID-19
The terminal is ready to go when cruises pick back up.
The terminal is ready to go when cruises pick back up.
COVID-19-related illness leaves Largo nurse paralyzed from neck down
A nurse paralyzed by a COVID-19-related infection is on his way back home to Florida after spending months recovering in a Massachusetts hospital.
A nurse paralyzed by a COVID-19-related infection is on his way back home to Florida after spending months recovering in a Massachusetts hospital.
Florida travelers escape cold and COVID restrictions
The March-to-mid-April spring break travel period is expected to give the Tampa International Airport a much-needed boost after a tough year because of the pandemic.
The March-to-mid-April spring break travel period is expected to give the Tampa International Airport a much-needed boost after a tough year because of the pandemic.
Hillsborough vaccination, testing sites swap locations, doubling daily shot distribution
To ease frustration and long lines at the state-run vaccination site in Hillsborough County, the site is moving locations from the parking lot of the University Mall to a lot outside of Raymond James Stadium.
To ease frustration and long lines at the state-run vaccination site in Hillsborough County, the site is moving locations from the parking lot of the University Mall to a lot outside of Raymond James Stadium.
CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
5,539 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 118 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,539 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,909,221.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,539 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,909,221.
More than half of Florida seniors vaccinated for COVID-19
More than half of all Florida seniors have now been vaccinated for COVID-19, an important milestone in Florida’s "Seniors First" plan to vaccinate its most vulnerable citizens. Florida reached the 50% mark on Friday, according to figures released Saturday on the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 website.
More than half of all Florida seniors have now been vaccinated for COVID-19, an important milestone in Florida’s "Seniors First" plan to vaccinate its most vulnerable citizens. Florida reached the 50% mark on Friday, according to figures released Saturday on the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 website.
Is the end in sight? Health experts optimistic about Florida’s COVID trend
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases in Florida is half of what the numbers were at the start of 2021, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.
The seven-day rolling average of positive COVID-19 cases in Florida is half of what the numbers were at the start of 2021, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.
First dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against asymptomatic infection, UK study finds
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
5,459 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 110 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,459 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,903,682.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,459 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,903,682.
US' demand for COVID-19 tests plummets, which may leave country exposed
Experts are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 is receding after killing more than 500,000 Americans. But they are concerned that emerging variants could prolong the epidemic.
Experts are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 is receding after killing more than 500,000 Americans. But they are concerned that emerging variants could prolong the epidemic.
House passes $1.9 trillion relief bill, Senate expected to vote next week
Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday.
Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday.
Why single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine shouldn’t be scoffed at if available
Johnson and Johnson's single-dose vaccine may have less percentage of effectiveness compared to Pfizer and Moderna, but experts said you shouldn’t turn it down if you’re eligible to get the shot.
Johnson and Johnson's single-dose vaccine may have less percentage of effectiveness compared to Pfizer and Moderna, but experts said you shouldn’t turn it down if you’re eligible to get the shot.
CDC: 5 Kentucky nursing home residents likely reinfected with COVID-19, 1 dies
Several residents in a Kentucky nursing home tested positive for COVID-19 in two separate outbreaks separated by three months, suggesting the possibility of reinfection.
Several residents in a Kentucky nursing home tested positive for COVID-19 in two separate outbreaks separated by three months, suggesting the possibility of reinfection.
Families who lost loved ones to COVID are clamoring for $7K funeral funds
Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.
Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.