3 hours agoFlorida 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...
12 hours 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.
2 hours agoOrlando 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.
15 hours agoCOVID-19 latest information for Orlando, FloridaHere's the latest on the coronavirus and how it's affecting the Orlando, Florida, area.
1 day agoAppointments available for COVID-19 vaccine at Barber ParkBeginning Monday, COVID-19 vaccines will be administered at Barber Park in Orange County. Officials said 1,000 doses a day of the Pfizer vaccine will be given away each d...
1 day agoMobile 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.
1 day agoFlorida sees 7,011 new COVID-19 cases as 44% of Orange County infections stem from young adults, teens
1 day agoAustralia to buy extra 20 million doses of Pfizer vaccineAustralia says it has finalized a deal to buy an extra 20 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine as it rapidly pivots away from its earlier plan to rely mainly on the AstraZ...
2 days agoUCF among teams working with CDC on pandemic research effortsPredicting COVID-19 infection rates and deaths is a task a team of five UCF researchers has been tackling since the start of the pandemic.
1 day agoFlorida sues CDC, demanding cruise ships be allowed to sail immediatelyFlorida has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. federal government and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, demanding cruises be allowed to begin sailing again fr...
2 days agoOrange County mobile vaccine site designed to reach underserved communitiesOrange County will start a mobile COVID-19 vaccine site program to administer shots to underserved communities.
1 day agoJ&J vaccine problems hamper US military vaccines overseasU.S. military leaders say that recent problems with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have made it more difficult to provide shots for forces overseas.
2 days agoTeens, young adults make up 44% of COVID-19 cases in Orange CountyOrange County leaders said adults between the ages of 18 and 25 continue to have high coronavirus positivity rates.
1 day agoKane Brown returning to Amway Center to play concert at 100% capacityCountry music superstar Kane Brown's new Blessed & Free North American Tour will make a stop in Orlando in 2021, the Amway Center announced.
1 day agoNHL grapples with vaccine inequity between U.S. and CanadaThe NHL is in the most difficult position among the four major North American professional sports leagues on vaccinations because seven of its teams are based in Canada.
2 days agoCDC: Youth sports, extracurriculars are spreading COVID-19Youth sports and after-school activities appear to be causing covid-19 clusters.
2 days agoFlorida reports 7,886 new cases as FEMA sites, mobile clinics prepare for fewer J&J doses Nearly half of new virus infections nationwide are in just five states -- including Florida.
1 day agoCountries 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...
2 days agoState 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.
2 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.
1 day agoGovernments 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 days ago2 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.
2 days agoUS 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...
3 days ago‘Fever, vomiting, an awful cough:’ Orlando Pride player’s children test positive for COVID-19
3 days agoFlorida boosts nationwide COVID count with 5,789 new infectionsNearly half of new virus infections nationwide are in just five states -- including Florida.
2 days agoSpain 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.
3 days agoFlorida 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.
3 days agoGov. 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.
3 days agoModerna vaccine effective for at least 6 months, study showsA new study shows antibodies from the Moderna vaccine can last at least six months.
3 days agoGreece 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...
3 days ago156 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.
3 days ago‘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...
3 days agoUK 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 ...
3 days agoBoat, 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,...
3 days agoTeen 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.
UPDATE: Florida’s rate of positive COVID-19 tests stay above 7% for second day in a rowCoronavirus cases were first reported in Florida in March of 2020.
As all adults can now get vaccinated, Florida sees 3,572 new COVID-19 infectionsFlorida's COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is now open to all adults and for 16 and up with the Pfizer shots.
Lake County Schools offers vaccines to students 16 and upIt was just 90 minutes after school on Monday, Eustis High School's colorful senior parking lot was transformed into a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination center.
Orlando’s FEMA-backed vaccine site reaches capacity early on 1st day of 16+ vaccine eligibilityThe FEMA-backed vaccine site at Valencia College West Campus reached capacity early on the first day of vaccine eligibility for anyone 16 or older.
Orange County working with colleges to vaccinate students as more variant cases spreadOrange County is providing Rollins College and UCF with enough doses to vaccinate 2,000 students daily.
Rangers fill stands with fans, who accept ‘calculated risk’The Texas Rangers are the first team to approach capacity with their stadium since the coronavirus shutdown of sports more than a year ago.
Here’s what you need to know before your teen gets a COVID-19 vaccineParents of teenagers submitted questions to the Facebook page of News 6 asking questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Orlando VA expanding vaccinations to all veterans, caregivers, spousesThe expansion made possible by SAVES LIVES Act.
European countries scramble to tamp down latest virus surgeEuropean countries are scrambling to tamp down a surge in COVID-19 cases and ramp up vaccinations.
Rollins College to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to studentsRollins College is set to begin vaccinating students this week as Florida’s vaccine age requirement expands to include anyone 16 and older.
Vaccine skepticism runs deep among white evangelicals in USA recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than ...
‘We anticipate a large crowd:’ Valencia College FEMA vaccination site prepares for expanded eligibilityMany people spent part of their Easter morning getting vaccinated at the Valencia College west campus FEMA site as it prepares to open up to people 18 and older Monday.
UCF to open mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic for studentsThe vaccination site will be open in the Pegasus Ballroom April 7-9.
Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US in JulyNorwegian Cruise Line’s parent company wants to resume sailing from U.S. ports in July.
CVS MinuteClinic offering COVID-19 antibody testingResults come within 15 minutes, according to CVS Health.
University of Florida opens vaccine site at football stadiumAny adult in Florida is now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
2 days agoBracing for the second shot of your COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s what to expectHere's what you need to know about the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
UK to ease lockdown next week, will test vaccine passportsPrime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that businesses from barbers to bookstores will be allowed to reopen next week and that Britain's slow but steady march out of ...
Delta cancels over 100 flights due to lack of workersDelta Air Lines has canceled about 100 flights due to staff shortages while opening up some middle seats a month earlier than expected to carry more passengers.
Stores in Greece open amid virus surge to help save economyRetail stores across most of Greece have been allowed to reopen.
Florida sees 4,822 new COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open up vaccine eligibility to all adultsStarting Monday, more people in Florida will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as eligibility opens up to those 18 and older.
Vaccine clinics available Easter Sunday, Monday with church collaborationReligious leaders gear up and prep for Easter Sunday by not only providing a COVID-safe place to worship, but COVID vaccination shots as well.
Florida reports 5,869 new COVID-19 cases as governor bans vaccine passportsAs Floridians begin celebrating their Easter weekend, many of them are just days away from being eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
How to reduce potential side effects from COVID-19 vaccineThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is normal for people to experience side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccine passport efforts draw opposition from GOP lawmakersVaccine passports being developed to verify COVID-19 immunization status have become the latest flash point in America’s perpetual political wars.
The final insult: Some dying of COVID while awaiting vaccineAir Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization.
Churches make safety preparations for Easter services to prevent spread of COVID-19Churches in Orange County will have in-person Easter services on Sunday for the first time amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney World slowly brings back more workers a year after thousands of employees faced furloughsIt was one year ago, Central Florida's largest employer Walt Disney World announced it would begin furloughing thousands of its non-unionized cast members.
People 16+ start registering for vaccine appointments as Florida sees 6,362 new COVID-19 casesAnyone over 16 years old was able to register for upcoming vaccine appointments at the Orange County Convention Center site.
Daytona Beach restaurant owners closing doors, limiting hours due to staffing shortageDozens of restaurant owners said they've either had to close early or reduce capacity because they just don't have the staff.