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Florida reports 21,451 COVID cases over last 2 weeks

As the state continues to see a decline, the World Health Organization said in its latest report that COVID-19 cases and deaths are on the decline globally.

Biden receives 2nd booster, presses Congress on virus funds

President Joe Biden has gotten a second booster dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine, and he used the occasion Wednesday to call on Congress to pass billions of dollars in additional funding to fight the pandemic.

Florida COVID deaths pass 73,000 as Orange County’s main COVID-19 site closes

The Florida Department of Health transitioned to biweekly reporting of COVID-19 cases following a drop in infections.

Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Pfizer seeking OK for 4th COVID dose for seniors, source says

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked U.S. regulators to authorize an additional booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for seniors.

Florida averages 1,470 daily COVID cases 2 years after pandemic declaration

The milestone comes as COVID-19 cases wane across the United States and in Florida.

Florida averages 2,021 daily COVID cases as US outlines plan to return to normal

A new plan spells out initiatives and investments to continue to drive down serious illness and deaths from the virus, while preparing for potential new variants and providing employers and schools the resources to remain open.

Florida averages 3,663 daily COVID cases on same day CDC updates mask guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is announcing a change to the metrics used to determine whether to recommend face masks in indoor public settings.

Trust Index: Could Central Florida reach herd immunity by fall?

One of Central Florida’s largest venues is planning to re-open at full capacity in fall, but will the state or Central Florida have reached herd immunity with COVID-19 by then?

Will newborns have COVID-19 antibodies if mother is vaccinated?

Many pregnant women are faced with whether or not to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

FDA considering 4th COVID-19 dose as early as fall

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced it may be recommending a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot as early as this fall.

Florida’s COVID positivity rate falls to 8.2% as CDC considers updating mask guidance

As cases continue to drop across the U.S., the nation’s leading health officials said we are moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis.”

Dozens in Central Florida contract COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated

They’re being called COVID-19 breakthrough cases-- people who have been fully vaccinated with more than 14 days after their second shot yet they still contract the virus.

Masks no longer required for fully vaccinated Publix employees

Fully vaccinated Publix employees are no longer required to wear face coverings, according to the company’s website.

COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy may protect babies after birth

COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy may protect babies after they're born and lead to fewer hospitalized infants.

Hong Kong to vaccinate 3-year-olds amid new COVID-19 surge

Hong Kong plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children as young as 3 as infections rage through the semi-autonomous Chinese city.

Sweden recommends fourth COVID vaccine dose to older people

Authorities in Sweden have recommended a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to people over age 80 and those living in nursing homes or getting home care.

In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5

U.S. regulators have put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children under 5.

Florida averages 14,717 daily COVID cases as FDA delays meeting on vaccine for children under 5

The Food and Drug Administration delayed its meeting next week to review Pfizer’s vaccine for children under 5 because they would like to see more data.

UK lifts all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers

Vaccinated travelers can now enter Britain without taking any coronavirus tests.

Vaccine mandate for federal workers blocked by 2nd court

A U.S. appeals court has declined for now to allow President Joe Biden's administration to require COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees.

AstraZeneca sees $4B in COVID vaccine sales as revenue soars

AstraZeneca has recorded a big jump in revenue as it begins to take a profit from its coronavirus vaccine for the first time.

Florida’s top doctor refuses to say if he’s vaccinated

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo declined to disclose whether he has received a coronavirus vaccine during a contentious confirmation hearing where Democrats pressed the state’s top doctor to promote the shots.

Vaccines pushes Pfizer beyond expectations in final quarter

COVID-19 vaccine sales boosted Pfizer earnings well past fourth-quarter expectations, but the drugmaker has set a lower-than-expected bar for 2022.

Germany argues over vaccine mandate for health workers

Germany’s health minister has decried calls from the main opposition party to suspend the implementation of a vaccination mandate for health workers, saying that they send a dangerous signal.

Florida averages 18,946 daily COVID cases as Pfizer seeks approval of vaccine for children under 5

Florida continues to see a decline in COVID-19 cases after a surge in infections caused by the omicron variant.

CDC panel backs Moderna shots after full US approval

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has continued its endorsement of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. adults.

Orange County extends drive-thru COVID testing sites

Orange County is extending the life of its three drive-thru testing and vaccination sites for another month.

A different COVID-19 vaccine debate: Do we need new ones?

COVID-19 vaccines still are saving untold lives, but omicron's easy spread has many wondering if they will need boosters every few months or even a new kind of shot altogether.

Army to immediately start discharging vaccine refusers

The Army says it will immediately begin discharging soldiers who have refused to get the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, putting more than 3,300 service members at risk of being thrown out soon.

Here’s why experts say parents should vaccinate children younger than 5

The FDA is meeting later this month to consider allowing Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids as young as six months old.

EXPLAINER: COVID vaccines for kids under 5: What’s next?

COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 may be available in the U.S. as early as March, but there are several hurdles still to clear.

US urges Pfizer to apply for under-5 COVID shots, report says

U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old.

US gives full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness.

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