16 hours agoNo appointment needed: COVID-19 vaccines easier to get in South FloridaThe state-run Hard Rock Stadium COVID-19 vaccination site no longer requires appointments, though people are strongly urged to preregister online ahead of time.
1 day agoQuestions arise about legality of forcing students to get COVID-19 vaccineU.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, including whether they should ...
1 day agoHard Rock Stadium vaccination site no longer requiring appointments, expanding daily hoursStarting Monday, the Hard Rock Stadium vaccination site will no longer require appointments.
1 day agoCoronavirus: Latest local numbers by city | Miami-Dade, Broward countiesBy the numbers. How many cases of coronavirus are in my city? See results from up-to-date test results for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
1 day agoFlorida reports 5,520 COVID-19 cases Sunday, 7 resident deathsCoronavirus-related deaths reported in the past day include 12 in Miami-Dade County.
3 days ago80% vaccination may be needed with variants spreadingFlorida, which received more than 300,000 Johnson & Johnson shots this week, will get 37,000 next week, according to the CDC.
North Miami Beach hosts one-day, walk-up vaccination site and homebound vaccination programIf you live in North Miami Beach, there is a one-day COVID-19 vaccination site that opened Wednesday morning for area residents and it will remain open through 5 p.m. or ...
COVID testing blitz undermined screening, fight against STDsPublic health officials are struggling to catch up on screening for sexually transmitted infections after last year's unprecedented COVID-19 testing push.
Broward commissioners agree to relax some COVID-19 restrictions Broward County commissioners are meeting Tuesday to discuss relaxing restrictions as more people are getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
16 hours agoFlorida reports 1,613 new COVID-19 cases, fewest in 6 monthsFlorida's single-day increase of COVID-19 cases Monday was the state’s fewest since Oct. 12, according to health department data.
16 hours agoNo appointment needed: COVID-19 vaccines easier to get in South FloridaThe state-run Hard Rock Stadium COVID-19 vaccination site no longer requires appointments, though people are strongly urged to preregister online ahead of time.
1 day agoHelp us report the story: How are you doing with your mental health?Nurses, doctors and hospital staffers who have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic have witnessed some incredibly tough moments over the past year, many invol...
1 day agoCoronavirus: Latest local numbers by city | Miami-Dade, Broward countiesBy the numbers. How many cases of coronavirus are in my city? See results from up-to-date test results for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
1 day agoHard Rock Stadium vaccination site no longer requiring appointments, expanding daily hoursStarting Monday, the Hard Rock Stadium vaccination site will no longer require appointments.
1 day agoFlorida reports 5,520 COVID-19 cases Sunday, 7 resident deathsCoronavirus-related deaths reported in the past day include 12 in Miami-Dade County.
2 days agoFlorida reports 6,906 COVID-19 cases Saturday, 46 resident deathsCoronavirus-related deaths reported in the past day include 15 in Miami-Dade County, four in Broward County and one in Monroe County.
3 days agoHealth experts weigh in on expansion of COVID vaccines to childrenAmid the expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to teenagers this week, researchers are already exploring the potential use and benefits to children of all ages.
3 days agoCan you ‘double up’ with different COVID-19 vaccines?Medical experts are addressing an emerging question: could doubling up on COVID-19 vaccines boost the body’s ability to fight the virus?
3 days ago80% vaccination may be needed with variants spreadingFlorida, which received more than 300,000 Johnson & Johnson shots this week, will get 37,000 next week, according to the CDC.
People travel from near and far to get J&J vaccine in northwest Miami-DadeDespite the high demand, a representative from the FEMA-supported vaccination site at Miami Dade College’s North Campus says he believes there will be enough COVID-19 vac...
North Miami Beach hosts one-day, walk-up vaccination site and homebound vaccination programIf you live in North Miami Beach, there is a one-day COVID-19 vaccination site that opened Wednesday morning for area residents and it will remain open through 5 p.m. or ...
Florida passes 3,200 COVID-19 variant cases, far more than any other stateFlorida is the first state to surpass 3,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 variants, according to new data released by the CDC.
Broward commissioners agree to relax some COVID-19 restrictions Broward County commissioners are meeting Tuesday to discuss relaxing restrictions as more people are getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
Johnson & Johnson vaccines now administered at Miami Dade College’s North CampusTuesday marked another busy day at Miami Dade College’s North Campus now that the eligibility pool has expanded to include all adults.
Florida reports 3,480 more COVID-19 cases and 36 resident deaths MondayAs vaccinations open for all adults living in the state, Florida's health department verified 3,480 new COVID-19 cases Monday and 36 more resident deaths from the novel c...
Miami-Dade mayor lifts countywide curfew starting April 12Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is holding a news conference at 1 p.m. Monday to provide an update on the county’s guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic, ...
All Floridians 18 and older now able to receive COVID-19 vaccineIt’s the day we’ve been waiting more than a year for. All adults in Florida are now able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at distribution sites across the state, and of...
Set to get your 2nd COVID-19 dose at MDC North Monday? Show up late, officials adviseExpecting a rush Monday when the eligibility drops, officials at the FEMA MDC North Campus site are telling those with appointments for a second dose to arrive late.
Florida reports 4,794 more COVID-19 cases Sunday, 22 resident deathsCoronavirus-related deaths reported in the past day include 17 in Miami-Dade County and two in Broward County.
New guidelines from CDC make traveling easier for those who are vaccinatedThe CDC announced the changes to travel restrictions leading into Easter Sunday.
Vaccination sites preparing as eligibility age in Florida drops to 18 on MondayOfficials are urging anyone 40 and who wants to get vaccinated to do it before the changes on Monday.
Florida reports 6,017 more COVID-19 cases Saturday, 66 resident deathsCoronavirus-related deaths reported in the past day include 10 in Miami-Dade County, 14 in Broward County and two in Palm Beach County.
On Monday, eligibility goes from 40 to 18 years old to get COVID-19 vaccine in FloridaVaccination sites are gearing up for Monday's eligibility, which allows anyone 18 years or older to get a COVID vaccine.
Check the list: 4 pop-up sites will give J&J COVID vaccine Saturday4 pop-up sites will have 400 one-dose COVID-19 vaccines to distribute Saturday.
DeSantis proposes $216 million be set aside for teacher bonuses a year after start of pandemic Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday afternoon at a school in Pinellas County, where he announced that he is asking the Florida legislature to approve setti...
Florida finds dozens more COVID-19 variant cases this weekFlorida has more than 2,400 COVID-19 variant cases after another 85 were verified this week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mental health on the COVID frontlines: Our next crisis?Nurses, doctors and hospital staffers who have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic have witnessed some incredibly tough moments over the past year, many invol...
Florida undercounting COVID-19 deaths, study suggestsA study by the American Journal of Public Health suggests that the number of coronavirus deaths in Florida is much higher than the 33,000+ that state health officials rep...
Florida adds 5,062 new COVID-19 cases, 91 resident deaths TuesdayAnother 5,062 COVID-19 cases were verified in Florida Tuesday as infectious disease experts worry about the implications of spring break visitors.
Refund on tuition? Florida could shield colleges from COVID-19 lawsuitsA bill unanimously approved by the Florida Senate Education Commission would shield colleges from lawsuits filed by parents and students seeking a refund of tuition becau...
Can companies require a COVID-19 vaccine for employees to come back to work?Another question is whether potential employers can require vaccination to be considered for a new job.
Florida researchers identify potential target to battle COVID-19Scientists at Cleveland Clinic’s Florida Research and Innovation Center are uncovering ways COVID-19 suppresses the natural human immune response.
Florida COVID-19 variant cases surge in latest CDC numbersCOVID-19 variant cases in Florida have more than doubled in the newest data posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Opening of temporary COVID-19 vaccination site in Hialeah delayed due to supply shortage, mayor saysCity of Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez announced Monday that the opening of the city’s temporary COVID-19 vaccination site at Babcock Park would be delayed due to a short...
Coronavirus vaccine eligibility in Florida drops Monday to those age 40 and upOn Monday, any Floridian over the age of 40 can receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Florida reports 4,943 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, 36 resident deathsCoronavirus-related deaths reported in the past day include 17 in Miami-Dade County and one in Broward County.
Florida reports 5,883 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, 26 resident deathsCoronavirus-related deaths reported in the past day include five in Miami-Dade County and nine in Broward County.
Can I have a celebratory drink after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?Want to celebrate getting your COVID-19 vaccine? What do experts say about having an alcoholic drink?
Florida reports 5,750 new COVID-19 cases, 159 resident deaths FridayFlorida coronavirus-related deaths reported in the past day include 25 in Miami-Dade County and nine in Palm Beach County.
New COVID-19 vaccination site opens in DoralWe're just days away from the eligibility expanding again here in Florida. On Monday, the age requirement will drop to 40 and older and anyone 18 or older will be eligibl...
Florida posts 5,773 new COVID-19 cases, 107 resident deaths ThursdayFlorida coronavirus-related deaths reported in the past day include 16 in Miami-Dade County, five in Broward County and 23 in Palm Beach County.
Floridians 18+ will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5Gov. Ron DeSantis announced upcoming eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida on Thursday.
How long after the second dose are you immune?More and more people are now able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and President Joe Biden has said he’s aiming to make every adult in the U.S. eligible for vaccination n...
When can you travel after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?It’s safe to say, we’re all ready for the COVID-19 pandemic to come to an end, and even more eager to take that first vacation.
Race to vaccinate clashing with spring break crowds causing concern, experts sayThe race for the vaccine colliding with spring break crowds has medical experts keeping a close eye on COVID-19 numbers.
Miami-Dade College FEMA site runs out of first-dose vaccine early Wednesday, but gets moreThe FEMA sponsored vaccination site at Miami-Dade College's north campus was instructed they could keep distributing first doses, but with only 500 to give, the site ran ...
Now and then: As the country embraces COVID-19 vaccines, a look back on the age of polioIf you have anyone in your life who’s old enough to remember, there was a time, in the first half of the 20th century, that might draw comparisons to life today. There wa...
Florida finds more U.K., Brazil and South America COVID-19 variant casesAn updated count of COVID-19 variant cases from the CDC shows that Florida has verified new instances of three separate strains since the beginning of this week.
Florida reports 5,302 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and 41 resident deathsCoronavirus-related deaths reported in Florida over the past day include 14 in Miami-Dade County, six in Broward County and four in Palm Beach County.
First vaccine doses extended at Miami Dade College’s North Campus to April 7There is now a larger window of opportunity for people to come get their first doses at Miami Dade College’s North Campus.
Staples offers free COVID-19 vaccination card laminationOffice supply store offers free lamination of COVID-19 proof of vaccination card