24 minutes agoOrange County health leaders react to Pfizer vaccine approval for children 12 and upFederal health officials have opened eligibility for Pfizer's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine to include kids between the ages of 12 and 15. The emergency use authorization was...
3 hours agoMore walk-in vaccination options for Floridians as state reports 2,303 new COVID-19 casesPublix on Monday began accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine.
3 hours agoHow and where to get the COVID-19 vaccine in FloridaIn the final days of 2020, people in Florida 65 and older began receiving their first shots of the coronavirus vaccine but where and when those doses will become availabl...
4 hours agoCOVID-19 latest information for Orlando, FloridaHere's the latest on the coronavirus and how it's affecting the Orlando, Florida, area.
5 hours agoUCF no longer requiring masks on campus effective immediatelyStarting Monday, masks will be encouraged rather than required on campus at the University of Central Florida.
5 hours agoOrange County to receive $39 million for rental assistance, mayor saysOrange County is set to receive $39 million from the federal government for rental assistance, according to Mayor Jerry Demings.
14 hours agoFlorida sees 3,196 new COVID-19 cases as expanded eligibility for Pfizer could come this weekCentral Florida health officials are expecting a decision from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week that would expand eligibility of the Pfizer vaccine to thos...
1 day agoFDA could OK Pfizer vaccine for children as young as 12 this weekThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger children as soon as this week.
16 hours agoVax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goalThe Global Citizen fundraising concert advocating the importance of vaccine equity has pulled in $302 million, exceeding the goal for the organization’s campaign.
2 days agoFlorida reports 3,976 new COVID-19 cases as state’s positivity rate dips below 5% for third day Florida’s positivity rate has dipped below 5% for the third day in a row, according to state COVID-19 data.
2 days agoVaccination event gives out shots, free tickets to Central Florida ZooThe Central Florida Zoo in partnership with Seminole County hosted a free COVID-19 vaccination event on Saturday.
2 days agoEU agrees potential 1.8 billion-dose purchase of Pfizer jabThe European Union has cemented its support for Pfizer-BioNTech and its novel COVID-19 vaccine technology by agreeing to a massive contract extension for a potential 1.8 ...
2 days agoThe biggest issues News 6 tackled during Vaccine DayFor more than three hours on Friday, the phones didn’t stop ringing as hundreds of News 6 viewers called in to get their COVID-19 vaccine questions.
3 days agoNews 6 hosts Vaccine Day to answer your questionsNews 6 will answer questions you have about the COVID-19 vaccines.
3 days ago‘Let’s go back to normal:’ UCF students push for classmates to get vaccinated against COVID-19As a push to get more people vaccinated, a group of University of Central Florida students are encouraging their peers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
3 days agoExperts say reaching herd immunity will be difficultPeople waiting to get the COVID-19 vaccine means it will take the state longer to hit herd immunity.
3 days agoHere’s why Central Florida doctors are encouraging parents to get their kids vaccinatedAs more Floridians get the COVID-19 vaccine, local doctors are now shifting the focus on getting children the shots.
3 days agoWinter Park sister, brother get vaccine a year after father dies from COVID-19Briana Lawton's father Marvin, died of COVID-19 more than a year ago at the age of 60. His smile resonates energy in photos posted on the walls of her home.
3 days agoWho got the COVID-19 vaccine in Orange County when it first rolled out?A breakdown of vaccinations by ZIP code shows a disparity among those who received COVID-19 shots during the initial weeks of the vaccine roll out.
3 days agoPublix to begin accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations starting MondayPublix will begin accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday.
3 days agoFlorida sees 4,302 new COVID-19 cases as Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for vaccinePfizer and BioNTech are seeking full approval for its COVID-19 vaccine from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
3 days agoEuropean agency studying new COVID-19 treatmentAccording to data released from the state Department of Public Health, Of the more than 1.4 million Connecticut residents who are now fully vaccinated, 242 later became i...
3 days agoAsian American health workers fight virus and racist attacksHealth care workers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent say they have been subjected to racial slurs and sometimes physical attacks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
3 days agoPacked trains, drinking: Japanese impatient over virus stepsJapan is showing social and political strains as the coronavirus spreads ahead of the Tokyo Olympics starting in 11 weeks.
3 days agoBig US job gain expected -- if employers found enough workers The recovery of America’s job market hit a pause last month as many businesses — from restaurants and hotels to factories and construction companies — struggled to find e...
90% of vaccine shots available at 6 sites in Orange County unused WednesdayAs the strategy from mass vaccination at the convention center phases into reaching neighborhoods, Orange County leaders and the Department of Health opened new vaccine s...
As theme parks revise pandemic guidelines, Florida reports 4,623 new COVID-19 casesDisney World and Universal Orlando Resort announced changes will be underway at its theme parks with renewed guidance from health officials.
3 days agoAs student dies from COVID-19, mayor says it could be ‘catastrophic’ if residents stop wearing masks The Orange County mayor wants residents to keep wearing masks, despite the governor's executive orders.
SeaWorld Orlando makes changes to its COVID-19 safety measuresSeaWorld removed temperature checks from its online list of COVID-19 safety precautions.
More support easing vaccine patent rules, but hurdles remainSeveral world leaders have praised the U.S. move to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines for poor nations by suspending patent protections on the shots.
Anti-Olympic petition gains tens of thousands of signaturesAn online petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled has gained tens of thousands of signatures since being launched in Japan only days ago.
Can COVID-19 vaccines affect my period?It's not yet known if COVID-19 vaccines can affect your period, but researchers are starting to study the issue.
India hits another grim record as it scrambles oxygen supplyUnder order by the Supreme Court, India’s government has agreed to provide more medical oxygen to hospitals in the capital city of New Delhi.
A shot with lunch: Flagler County Health department gives out vaccines at restaurantsThe health department in Flagler County is going straight into the community to give out vaccinations.
Apopka restaurant owner no longer requiring employees, customers to wear masksThe decision comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order suspending all local COVID-19 restrictions.
Florida sees 4,414 new COVID-19 cases as President Biden pushes for more walk-up vaccine sitesPresident Joe Biden is now encouraging states to make vaccines available on a walk-up basis in a new goal announced Tuesday, pushing to get at least one dose to 70% of ad...
CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengersCruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters.
New Orlando-area community COVID-19 vaccination sites see low turnoutThe COVID-19 vaccine shots are now available in four new spots in Orange County.
Port Canaveral hosting COVID-19 vaccine drive-up clinic The details have been released for the COVID-19 vaccine drive-up clinic in Port Canaveral.
Family barred from flight after Florida vacation because boy with autism wouldn’t wear maskSouthwest Airlines says it was following the law when it stopped a boy with autism from flying because he refused to wear a mask.
Walmart, Sam’s Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccinations at 383 pharmacies in FloridaWalmart and Sam’s Club shoppers now have the choice to make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine or just walk up to one of the pharmacies and get it.
Biden aims for vaccinating 70% of adult Americans by July 4 President Joe Biden has set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of American adults by July Fourth.
Study finds new COVID-19 variants may not drive spread of virusA new study of COVID-19 variants shows they may not necessarily drive the increased spread of the virus.
The Latest: Australia PM stands firm on India flight haltAustralia's prime minister is resisting mounting pressure to lift a temporary ban on flights from India, saying any early resumption of arrivals from that pandemic hot sp...
LA, San Francisco lead California business reopening pace Los Angeles and San Francisco have met state guidelines to move into the least-restrictive tier for businesses to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Horrible’ weeks ahead as India’s virus catastrophe worsensA top expert is warning that the coming weeks in India will be “horrible,” as COVID-19 infections and deaths mount with alarming speed and there is no end in sight to the...
Central Florida schools don’t plan to do away with mask mandates just yetCentral Florida school districts are still reacting to the governor's latest executive order and determining how to move forward.
FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for children as young as 12The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginni...
140 doses of vaccine administered at Orlando Farmers MarketThe Florida Division of Emergency of Management reports 140 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were administered at the Orlando Farmers Market on Sunday.
Vaccination event giving out free tickets to Central Florida ZooThe Central Florida Zoo and the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County are teaming up for a vaccination event offering free tickets to the zoo.
Johnson & Johnson shots to be given during vaccine event at Camping World StadiumOn Tuesday, a one-day-only vaccination event will be happening at Camping World Stadium in Orlando and all Floridians 18 and older are invited to attend.
State reports 3,155 new COVID-19 cases as Central Florida leaders step up efforts to vaccinate young peopleCentral Florida leaders are putting a focus on increasing vaccination rates among the younger population.
UPDATE: Weekly COVID-19 cases decrease by 12% in FloridaThe weekly coronavirus cases in Florida decreased for the week of May 1.
UPDATE: Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations increase by nearly 10% in FloridaThe weekly hospitalizations from COVID-19 increased by nearly 10% in Florida.
UPDATE: Florida’s rate of positive COVID-19 tests stay below 6% for 5th day in a rowCoronavirus cases were first reported in Florida in March of 2020.
Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford clears NBA COVID protocols, nears returnOrlando Magic coach Steve Clifford will return to the court this week after testing positive for the coronavirus a couple of weeks ago, according to ESPN reporter Adrian ...
Florida sees 3,916 new COVID-19 cases as Orlando FEMA site prepares to stop first dosesThe Central Florida community will only have a couple more days to receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Valencia College’s West Campus FEMA-backed site.
Puerto Rico groans under pandemic as health, economy sufferA spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Puerto Rico has put health experts at odds with government officials.
More than 1,500 people turn out for vaccinations at 3 Orange County high schoolsMore than 1,500 students and their families along with other members of the community turned out to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at Colonial, Evans and Jones high school...
Florida reports 5,425 new COVID-19 cases as first doses wrap up at Orange County Convention CenterAs the Orange County Convention Center winds down its operations to close at the end of May, the vaccination site offered its last first doses Saturday.
Barnett Park now offering COVID-19 vaccinesOrange County opened a new vaccination location at Barnett Park, which has been previously used for COVID-19 testing.
COVID-19-sniffing dog on staff at Florida hospitalBuffy was trained by Palmetto-based Southeastern Guide Dogs as part of a four-dog pilot program for scent detection.
Shots administered at Orlando bar to get more young people vaccinatedAn aggressive effort has been made to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to young people.
Central Florida officials respond to state advisory lifting mask requirementsFlorida's top health official has signed an advisory stating people who are vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to wear a facial covering.
State senator, Farm Share distribute food for nearly 500 families in OrlandoPeople in Orange County were able to get some relief as free food and supplies were given out on Vineland Road next to Holy Land Experience.
Florida expands vaccine eligibility as state sees 5,311 new COVID-19 cases The Florida Department of Health announced the state’s surgeon general expanded vaccine eligibility to non-residents providing goods and services in the state.