HEALTH CARE WORKERS

Just last week, we asked: If you’re a health care worker, what are you seeing lately on the job?

A federal judge ruled health care workers in New York can seek religious exemption from being required to get vaccinated.

A federal judge ruled health care workers in New York can seek religious exemption from being required to get vaccinated.

Florida health care workers are struggling to keep up with COVID hospitalizations.

Some health care workers say they want to wait to get a COVID shot until more research is available.

Some health care workers plan to protest as employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines.

Some health care workers plan to protest as employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines.

Attorney Dan Newlin will bring Central Florida a free concert to celebrate the region’s health care workers.

Superstar recording artists Shaggy and FloRida are coming to Hard Rock to celebrate healthcare workers.

Health care workers at Houston Methodist Hospital are suspended without pay for two weeks.

Health care workers at Houston Methodist Hospital are suspended without pay for two weeks.

Health care workers in Florida spent time outside painting on an old bus.

Fighting "lies and myths," U.K. health care workers build confidence in COVID-19 vaccine As COVID-19 inoculation efforts are underway, some people remain hesitant. But these health care workers are doing their best to combat false information and protect their communities. Dr. Nighat Arif shares her story with our partners at BBC News.

Fighting "lies and myths," U.K. health care workers build confidence in COVID-19 vaccine As COVID-19 inoculation efforts are underway, some people remain hesitant. But these health care workers are doing their best to combat false information and protect their communities. Dr. Nighat Arif shares her story with our partners at BBC News.

Health care workers get chance of a lifetime to cheer on their teams at Super Bowl LV About 7,500 vaccinated health care workers from across the nation will attend Sunday's Super Bowl. They include a Florida nurse who's a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan and a New York chaplain who's a Kansas City Chiefs fan. They opened up about their experiences ahead of the big game, and CBS News' Skyler Henry joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.

Mobile health care workers in rural Virginia anxious over uncertainty of COVID-19 vaccine access Mobile health care workers in rural Virginia are questioning the lack of coronavirus vaccines provided to poor and health-vulnerable communities. David Begnaud reports on one nurse practitioner's stress-inducing wait for the vaccines.

Mobile health care workers in rural Virginia anxious over uncertainty of COVID-19 vaccine access Mobile health care workers in rural Virginia are questioning the lack of coronavirus vaccines provided to poor and health-vulnerable communities. David Begnaud reports on one nurse practitioner's stress-inducing wait for the vaccines.

Health care workers scramble to distribute expiring COVID vaccines as wasted shots go unreported Quick-thinking health care workers across the country scramble to distribute vaccines before they expire. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the mad dash to save a dwindling supply of vaccines struggling to keep up with a growing demand.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell invites 7,500 vaccinated health care workers to Super Bowl 55 Thousands of health care workers are receiving an invite to the Super Bowl, courtesy of the NFL. Roger Goodell, the league's commissioner, announced Friday that 7,500 vaccinated health care workers will be invited to the annual championship game, being played this year in Tampa, as a thank you for their service during the coronavirus pandemic.

Some health care workers hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine, complicating public health efforts 29% of health care workers say they have concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and are passing up their priority access. Dr. Tara Narula shows how public health experts are trying to change their minds.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Health care workers who were told they can’t get the COVID-19 vaccine because they aren’t affiliated with or employed by a hospital system were able to receive their first shots of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a special event in Flagler County. [TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | Will vaccine work on new strains? Hundreds are cars weaved in and out of the Flagler County Fairgrounds as the health department gave out 600 doses of the vaccine to these essential workers. He said they plan to schedule appointments next week to vaccinate more health care workers and people ages 65 and older. Both Scott and Nye said they are grateful Flagler County gave them this opportunity to get vaccinated, but add it shouldn’t have come down to this.

Health care workers facing record hospitalizations amid pandemic As hospitals see more patients coming into their facilities amid the pandemic, cities are taking steps, including shutting down indoor dining, to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Janet Shamlian reports.

When asked whether he’d wait the full three weeks that the state is asking people to stay home and avoid nonessential activities, or possibly impose a stay-at-home order sooner, Pritzker said: “This is definitely something we’re monitoring day by day. I look at these numbers every day, and several times a day, and so it is absolutely possible, and certainly likely if the numbers keep going in the wrong direction, that we may have to take more stringent action.”

JetBlue is giving 100,000 health care workers roundtrip flights for two to honor their work amid the coronavirus crisis. It’s starting by giving flight certificates to 10,000 health care workers in New York City. Then it's giving 90,000 pairs of flight certificates to medical professionals across the U.S. pic.twitter.com/4crUlLlsMD — JetBlue (@JetBlue) May 6, 2020The recipients can use the certificates when the time is right to travel anywhere JetBlue flies. Three planes will do the flyover at 7 p.m. Thursday to coincide with the daily clapping in the big apple to applaud health care and essential workers.

Nike is donating thousands of sneakers to health care workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The company has partnered with the nonprofit Good360 to deliver 30,000 shoes to workers in Chicago, Los Angeles, Memphis and New York. Nike says it is sending the Air Zoom Pulse, a shoe designed specifically for someone who would be on their feet for long shifts. The company is also sending 95,000 pairs of mild compression socks to New York and Los Angeles. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

To show its thanks to frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic, McDonald’s is offering health care workers and first responders free “Thank You Meals” from April 22 to May 5. Each meal, whether you choose breakfast, lunch or dinner, is free through the drive-thru or carryout at participating McDonald’s. The meal choice for breakfast includes an Egg McMuffin, Chicken McGriddles or a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit. “We are proud to be able support our neighbors who are on the frontlines as first responders and healthcare workers with Thank You Meals.”A valid ID will be required to claim the free meal. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

To adhere to social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic, Costco has recently taken steps to control the number of members in its warehouses at one time as it experiences surges in shopping. The company announced Wednesday, it is giving health care workers and first responders priority access to shop, allowing them to skip to the front of the line, according to its website. “Costco is temporarily allowing priority access to our warehouses for Costco members who are healthcare workers and first responders such as police officers, EMTs and firefighters,” company officials said on its website. To gain access to the front of the line, those specific workers only need to show their Costco membership card along with an ID to indicate their role and they can move to the front of the line. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

Hilton and American Express are teaming up to offer up to 1 million hotel room nights for free to front-line health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The rooms would give the workers a place to sleep, recharge or isolate to protect their families so money won’t come out of their own pockets. Hilton is working with 10 U.S. medical associations to provide rooms to doctors, nurses, EMT's, paramedics and other medical professionals. American Express is helping cover the cost of the hotel room donations. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

Right about now is a great time to say thank-you to all the health care workers and people keeping us safe during this novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. pic.twitter.com/e7Z8aRCtMt — Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) March 26, 2020People who identify as frontline workers in the health care industry can get a free tall brewed coffee. UberUber Health will provide transportation for front-line health care workers, both to and from patients’ homes, as well as between health care facilities, according to this news release. “In Europe and Latin America, we are working with public authorities to offer rides for health care workers to hospitals and their homes. KFCThis deal is for health care workers and normal people alike: free delivery!

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Obama: Health care workers fighting Ebola doing "God's work" Addressing recent mandatory quarantines on health care workers returning from West Africa, the president said the nation needs to support their efforts to fight Ebola.