COVID In Florida: 5,065 Additional Cases, 96 Deaths Reported On Thursday
The Florida Department of Health reported another 5,065 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.
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The Florida Department of Health reported another 5,065 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.
It's safe to say when the COVID-19 pandemic started nearly a year ago, we had no clue what the months ahead would hold, and we're still learning about some of the unforeseen side effects.
Thursday marks one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus pandemic.
Next Monday those 60 and older will be eligible for the COVID vaccine and Governor Ron DeSantis has said after that they may soon that lower it to 55 and up before eventually opening it up to the public.
Staff at the FEMA-funded, state-run vaccination site on Miami Dade College's North Campus were back to enforcing the state's eligibility guidelines on Wednesday.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 4,853 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
A CDC study of more than 70,000 hospitalized COVID patients from March to December finds 50.8% were obese and 28.3% were overweight.
Long lines formed before dawn Tuesday at Miami Dade College's North Campus as people waited to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
It is getting a little smoother at vaccination locations such as Snyder Park, in Fort Lauderdale, where there were virtually no lines, but where you still have to wait for an appointment.
COVID-19 has caused all sorts of health problems but there's one you might not have connected to the pandemic.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 4,426 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
People who have been fully vaccinated can gather indoors with other fully vaccinated people and not wear masks, the federal government said Monday.
Miami Beach faith leaders and the city's fire department have joined forces to expedite getting shots in the arms of older adults, starting with the homebound and those in low-income housing, winning plaudits from both the newly vaccinated and their relieved relatives.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 3,312 new coronavirus cases on Monday.
The DeSantis administration will be broadening the age of eligibility for the COVID-19 next week.
