LYNX, Seminole County host mobile COVID-19 vaccine event
Staff will administer the Pfizer COVID vaccine to people 12 and older.
US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests
The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.
Study suggests Moderna vaccine may be more effective than Pfizer against delta variant
A preprint study raises concerns about the effectiveness of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against the delta variant, most notably Pfizer’s two-dose shot.
California hospital visitors will need proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test
Anyone who wants to visit a hospital in California will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test.
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
Florida’s health department says CDC’s COVID count for state is wrong, 'anticipates' correction
The health department said there were 15,319 cases on Sunday.
Summerfest: COVID vaccine, negative test required to attend
A COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result will be required to attend Summerfest 2021.
Norwegian Cruise Line can require proof of vaccination after judge's ruling
Thanks to a judge, Norwegian brands can now require passengers to prove they are vaccinated before boarding any of Norwegian's cruises leaving from Florida.
Orange County to shorten testing lines by moving some services to new location
Orange County Health Services has announced its COVID-19 vaccine operations will transfer from Barnett Park to Camping World Stadium beginning on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 9 a.m. This means Barnett Park will no longer conduct vaccinations.
Chances of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine are slim, study finds
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
After sluggish start, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day
The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge in another bleak reminder of how quickly the delta variant has spread through the country.
COVID-19 boosters: Some in US getting extra shot without FDA approval
An untold number of Americans have managed to get COVID-19 booster shots even though the U.S. government hasn't approved them.
Florida family hosting vaccination event after losing loved one
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to teach a community. Charnese Davis was hoping it wouldn’t come to that.
FDA plan for COVID-19 boosters reportedly could be ready within weeks
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
Orange County COVID test site draws long lines as officials warn of 'rough' days ahead
Long lines formed outside a COVID-19 test site in Orange County on the same day that officials warn there will be rough days ahead if the coronavirus continues its resurgence.
DeSantis objects to vaccine mandates at hospitals
Governor DeSantis says he doesn’t support hospitals requiring their staff members to get vaccinated.
Yelp feature allows users to find businesses requiring COVID-19 vaccination
The company announced two free features for businesses — “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated” — to help consumers understand how a business is currently operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic.