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5 hours agoInteractive map shows Florida coronavirus casesAn interactive dashboard from the Florida Department of Health shows the growing number of coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases in real time.
5 hours agoInteractive map shows coronavirus cases by zip code in FloridaThe Florida Department of Health has posted an interactive map showing the coronavirus cases in each zip code in Florida.
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2 days agoUPDATE: Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations increase in FloridaThe state saw 117 more hospitalizations from April 3 to April 10 than the previous 7-day period.
2 days agoWith J&J doses on hold, vaccination sites adapt as Florida reports 9,130 new COVID-19 casesFlorida continues to report thousands of coronavirus cases as vaccination efforts continue statewide.
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3 days agoCentral Florida teachers’ unions unhappy with FSA executive orderTeachers feel left out when it comes to the state's executive order that waives the required assessments for students, but still holds teachers accountable for those scor...
3 days agoCOVID-19 cases increasing among children in Orange CountyWith summer approaching, an Orange County epidemiologist is warning that pandemic precautions still need to be taken, especially as the region sees more COVID-19 cases am...
2 days agoOrange County looks to relax mask mandate, social distancing as vaccine efforts step upOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced that the county is working with the department of health on a plan to phase out the county's mask mandate and social distancin...
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Florida sees 5,558 new COVID-19 cases as state prepares for another week of vaccinationsFlorida continues to report thousands of coronavirus cases as vaccination efforts continue statewide.
Storms force closure of Valencia College FEMA vaccination site Operations at the FEMA-backed vaccination site located at the Valencia College west campus has been delayed Sunday due to severe weather.
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Florida reports 6,817 new COVID-19 cases as CDC says recent spike could be linked to variantsOfficials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an update this week on the U.S. seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, saying it could be because mo...
1 day agoYou might not want to laminate your COVID-19 vaccine card after all — here’s whyThe cards are as special as a golden ticket to some and, therefore, should be treated as such.
Orlando mobile vaccination site provides 700 COVID-19 shots to Asian American Pacific Islander communityA mobile vaccination site offered hundreds of COVID-19 shots to members of the Asian Pacific Islander community on Saturday.
Mobile COVID-19 vaccination event targets college students in Seminole CountySeminole County leaders are making sure younger people have their chance to get the COIVD-19 vaccine by taking the shots directly to them.
Orange County Convention Center vaccination site moving out in time for business to returnBy the end of May 26th, the mass vaccination site at the convention center will close.
More contagious COVID-19 variants could be to blame for rise in cases, CDC saysThe U.S. is currently seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases that could be fueled by the spread of more contagious virus variants, according to the Centers for Disease Contro...
Florida sees 7,011 new COVID-19 cases as 44% of Orange County infections stem from young adults, teensThe Florida Department of Health reported 7,011 new cases on Friday, bringing the state’s overall total to 2,111,807 cases since the virus was first detected on March 1, ...
Florida’s Fourth Estate: Is the coronavirus vaccine safe for younger kids?A pediatrician weighs in and says she can’t wait to get her own son a shot at a normal life.
In-home COVID-19 vaccinations available for homebound Orange County residents Eligible residents must pre-register online in order to receive an in-home vaccination.
Florida woman who coughed on cancer patient gets 30 days in jailA Florida woman whose image went viral when she deliberately coughed on a customer at a Pier 1 store last year in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic has been sentenced...
Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deathsNations around the world are setting new records for COVID-19 deaths and coronavirus infections, and the disease is surging even in some countries that have kept the viru...
State opens pop-up vaccine site in Pine Hills for residentsOrganizers with the state handed out 400 shots of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine on Thursday.
3 days agoFEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance program begins MondayFEMA is launching a massive funeral assistance program to help families of the half million Americans who have died from COVID-19 Monday.
Governments give varying advice on AstraZeneca vaccineA patchwork of advice is emerging from governments across Europe and farther afield, a day after the European Union’s drug regulator said there was a “possible link” betw...
2 Central Florida school districts won’t offer hybrid learning next fallAt least two Central Florida School Districts will no longer offer a hybrid-learning option for the 2021-2022 school year.
US jobless claims up to 744K as virus still forces layoffs The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more people are vaccina...
Africa CDC says vaccine passports ‘inappropriate’ for nowThe head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday described COVID-19 vaccine passports as “inappropriate” while poor countries lag behind othe...
Florida doctor died of natural cause, not from vaccine: coronerA South Florida doctor who died about two weeks after he got Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine died in a manner that has been categorized as natural.
Are some COVID-19 vaccines more effective than others?COVID-19 vaccines rolling out around the world weren't compared to each other in studies, so it's hard to tell how they might differ in effectiveness.
‘Fever, vomiting, an awful cough:’ Orlando Pride player’s children test positive for COVID-19Orlando Pride soccer player and Olympic Gold Medalist Sydney Leroux took to social media Tuesday to share her personal experience with COVID-19.
Florida to receive 276K fewer J&J vaccine doses next week Florida will see about 276,000 fewer doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week compared to the allocation the state received this week, according to data from the ...
Orlando theater company prepares to return to the stage during COVID-19 pandemicAn Orlando theater company that serves children and adults with autism is bringing back live theater during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida boosts nationwide COVID count with 5,789 new infectionsNearly half of new virus infections nationwide are in just five states -- including Florida.
Spain limits AstraZeneca vaccine to 60 years and upSpain has joined other European nations in limiting the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine to the elderly due to concerns over links to extremely rare blood clotting.
Florida to receive 88% fewer doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccines for next weekAccording to CDC tracking data, Florida will be receiving 88% fewer doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine next week.
Gov. Ron DeSantis gets Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccineGov. Ron DeSantis rolled up his sleeve and got the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, his office said.
Moderna vaccine effective for at least 6 months, study showsA new study shows antibodies from the Moderna vaccine can last at least six months.
Greece to reopen schools using self-test kits for COVID-19Kits for self-administered coronavirus tests have begun arriving in Greek pharmacies, with residents entitled to one kit free of charge per week as part of efforts to tac...
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued in US, officials sayThe Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
‘Grim reaper’ protests Brazil’s coronavirus stanceA Brazilian activist dressed as the grim reaper is taking to the dark streets of Berlin every night in a one-man protest against what he calls the “deadly health policies...
UK advises limiting AstraZeneca in under-30s amid clot worryBritish authorities have recommended that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine not be given to adults under 30 where possible because of strengthening evidence that the shot ...
Boat, snowmobile, camel: Vaccine reaches world’s far cornersGetting the vaccine to the world's farthest corners means delivering it by boat to Maine islands, by snowmobile to Alaska villages and via complex Amazon waterways in Bra...
UCF prepares to vaccinate 6,000 studentsBeginning Wednesday, students at UCF will be able to get the vaccine on campus.
Central Florida works to vaccinate college students as state tallies 5,459 new COVID casesFlorida's COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is now open to all adults and for 16 and up with the Pfizer shots.
Port Canaveral CEO ‘disappointed’ by CDC plan for cruise returnThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Friday issued its next phase of technical guidance under its framework for conditional sailing order for cruise lines,...
Teen diagnosed with neurological disorder after getting first dose of COVID-19 vaccineA Texas teen says he was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder after getting the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
This baseball team is offering $10 tickets to fans who get vaccinatedThe Cincinnati Reds will offer fans a chance to get a ticket for $10 if they show the ticket office their vaccination card with at least one shot completed.
Omni Healthcare accepting walk-ins for coronavirus vaccine at Melbourne clinicWalk-ins allowed through Friday.
Nearly half of new US virus infections are in just 5 statesNearly half of new coronavirus infections nationwide are in just five states — a situation that is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it ...