Florida to begin statewide appointment system for COVID-19 vaccines
Florida’s director of emergency management says a statewide online appointment system for COVID-19 vaccinations should be ready within weeks.
Florida’s director of emergency management says a statewide online appointment system for COVID-19 vaccinations should be ready within weeks.
COVID-19 vaccines: Rollout in US sparks new set of problems
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.
Companies offer financial incentives to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.
13,720 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 217 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 13,720 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,531,192.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 13,720 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,531,192.
Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Florida’s emergency chief points finger at feds for COVID vaccination problems
The federal government is mostly to blame for what some people see as a slow distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, state Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz told a House panel Thursday.
The federal government is mostly to blame for what some people see as a slow distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, state Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz told a House panel Thursday.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
Biden eyes child tax credit expansion among stimulus measures: Report
President-elect Joe Biden is imminently expected to outline his plans for additional stimulus measures as the U.S. battles surging COVID-19 cases.
President-elect Joe Biden is imminently expected to outline his plans for additional stimulus measures as the U.S. battles surging COVID-19 cases.
Florida lawmakers propose legislation to overhaul state's unemployment system
Modernizing and improving Florida's broken unemployment benefit system-- that's the goal of new legislation introduced Wednesday.
Modernizing and improving Florida's broken unemployment benefit system-- that's the goal of new legislation introduced Wednesday.
Dollar General to pay employees if they get the COVID-19 vaccine
It's not a requirement that employees get vaccinated, but Dollar General is encouraging it and hoping a little extra cash is enough incentive to do that.
It's not a requirement that employees get vaccinated, but Dollar General is encouraging it and hoping a little extra cash is enough incentive to do that.
Florida downplays reports of medical tourism for COVID-19 vaccines
Florida was one of the first states to throw open vaccine eligibility to members of the general public over 65, leading to rumors that tourists and day-trippers are swooping in solely for the jab.
Florida was one of the first states to throw open vaccine eligibility to members of the general public over 65, leading to rumors that tourists and day-trippers are swooping in solely for the jab.
Disney World being considered for use as a vaccine center
If Disneyland can do it, so can Disney World.
If Disneyland can do it, so can Disney World.
Officials: Expansion of Hillsborough County, Tampa vaccination efforts depend on supply
The state health department says it is waiting for more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine -- and so is Hillsborough County.
The state health department says it is waiting for more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine -- and so is Hillsborough County.
Coronavirus variant makes social measures to prevent disease spread more important, doctors say
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has been found in 12 states, and nearly a third of those cases are right here in Florida.
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has been found in 12 states, and nearly a third of those cases are right here in Florida.
Budget cuts expected in Florida due to projected shortfall from pandemic
With the coronavirus pandemic significantly reducing state tax revenues, the House appropriations chairman told his committee Wednesday to expect budget cuts.
With the coronavirus pandemic significantly reducing state tax revenues, the House appropriations chairman told his committee Wednesday to expect budget cuts.
Biotech companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine for cats
Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.
Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.
US records deadly new milestone: More than 4,300 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
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.
‘Unruly air passengers’ could face prison, fines up to $35K under FAA’s new zero-tolerance policy
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order Wednesday directing stricter legal enforcement of a policy against disruptive airline passengers amid an uptick in "violent behavior" on flights, according to the agency.
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order Wednesday directing stricter legal enforcement of a policy against disruptive airline passengers amid an uptick in "violent behavior" on flights, according to the agency.