CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

ORLANDO, Fla. – When Publix opened its portal on Friday for COVID-19 vaccine appointments, more Florida residents were eligible. Those 60 and older are now able to vie for a chance to get one of the shots, but the retailer noted that school employees and child care workers will still be prioritized. AdAll 730 Publix pharmacy locations in Florida offer the vaccine by appointment only. Publix’s eligibility expansion come as the state prepares to begin vaccinating people who are 60 and older on Monday. The governor said during a news conference on Thursday he hopes to offer the vaccine to all Floridians sometime next month.

It was another busy Sunday at Valencia College’s West Campus, with more people getting a chance to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The site able to do 3,250 shots both on Saturday and Sunday, an increase from their 3,000 shots normally given out at the site, which will resume on Monday. But now, there could be more people who are eligible to get a vaccine after stories from people like Dr. Tim Brown. Ad“Absolutely, that’s exactly what it said,” said Morin, who was trying to get the vaccine. Attempts to reach out to the Governor’s office and the Department of Health on Sunday for further clarification were unsuccessful.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Despite the rain on Saturday morning, people still made their way to Valencia College to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Officials at the FEMA site said about 3,150 people were vaccinated there Saturday. It’s worth a mention that Saturday was the last day for the vaccine site at the Englewood Center in Orlando. On Sunday, there’s a new pop-up site opening at Kelly Park in Apopka and able to do 500 Johnson and Johnson vaccines per day. The pop-up site in Apopka will be open from Sunday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Discount supermarket chain Aldi has joined the growing list of companies paying workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Company officials say hourly workers will get up to four hours of paid time off to receive the vaccine. Employees will get two hours of pay for each dose they receive. The company says it will also cover the cost to administer the vaccine. Dollar General, Trader Joe’s and Instacart have also announced similar incentives.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health released new coronavirus data Sunday. According to health officials over 10,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Florida. | Strange Florida: Here’s the proof][READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Coronavirus: Florida reports 31,000 cases, 220 deaths]Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Jan. 3:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 10,603 new cases on Sunday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,365,436 cases since March. HospitalizationsAs of Sunday afternoon, there are currently 6,966 people with the virus hospitalized in Florida, according to the state Agency for Health Care Administration. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

Frustration grows for people in South Florida trying to get COVID-19 vaccineORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health released new coronavirus data following the holiday Saturday. Martin County is north of Palm Beach County, which along with Miami-Dade and Broward counties have been the state’s hardest hit region in dealing with coronavirus cases. The Florida health statement said the agency is working with the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on investigating the case. [READ PREVIOUS REPORT: Florida reports 16,000 new COVID-19 cases on New Year’s Eve]Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Jan. 2:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 31,518 new cases on Saturday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,354,833 cases since March. This means at least 22,210 people have died in relation to the coronavirus across the state, including 320 non-residents who died in Florida.

Dr. Norman G. Einspruch, 88, receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Miami. We will get there.”Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 31:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 16,653 new cases on Thursday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,323,315 cases since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. This reflected the 16,653 positive cases reported out of 143,927 tests reported to the state. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

Seniors who were eager to protect themselves against COVID-19 formed long lines snaked around Orange County Convention Center’s north concourse for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine appointments on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Florida reported its highest positivity rate for new infections in months at nearly 23%. Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 30:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 13,495 new cases on Wednesday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,306,123 cases since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

Meanwhile, Florida reported its highest positivity rate for new infections in months. The state Department of Health attributed the rate reported Tuesday was over 22% due to less people being tested. [READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida reports 8,000 new COVID-19 cases as vaccination efforts continue]Across Central Florida, elderly residents, who are the most vulnerable, are also anxiously awaiting word on when they’ll be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 29:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 11,887 new cases on Tuesday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,292,252 cases since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals.

Residents who are among those groups should check their local health department websites for information on appointments and where inoculations are occurring. The demand for testing is also up after the Christmas holiday, but it will be at least two weeks before positive cases reported will reflect any holiday gatherings. [READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida’s total cases climb over 1.25 million following holiday]Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 28:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 8,057 new cases on Monday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,280,177 cases since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

“We could potentially have, out of 40 million doses by the end of the month, that’s 20 million people, Florida’s share would be at least a million, maybe as much as 2 million that we’ll be able to do,” DeSantis said. “And if you’re applying that on key areas, that’s going to make a big, big difference.”The only key area DeSantis mentioned on Monday was long term care facilities. The first vaccines that DeSantis expects will be approved and available are Moderna’s and Pfizer’s, both which require two shots - an initial dose and a booster. And so I hear people say oh well, Florida is open, and they’re having increased cases. In total, 54,864 people have been hospitalized in Florida after complications from the coronavirus.

What does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness mean? Published: November 18, 2020, 9:42 amTwo vaccine makers have said that preliminary results from their late-stage studies suggest their experimental vaccines are strongly protective. Moderna this week said its vaccine appears nearly 95% effective. This comes on the heels of Pfizer's announcement that its shot appeared similarly effective.

‘What else can I do for my race? :’ DeLand research facility recruiting minorities for COVID-19 vaccine trialsPublished: September 16, 2020, 7:18 pmA DeLand research facility is actively recruiting minority participants for its COVID-19 vaccine trials because study officials said they are currently underrepresented.