Children Are Getting Omicron At A Higher Rate Than Previous Variants
Over the weekend, the state added more than 85,500 new cases, and many of them are children.
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Over the weekend, the state added more than 85,500 new cases, and many of them are children.
Not feeling well? Do you need a COVID-19 test? Here's a list of testing sites in South Florida.
Here is a list of locations where you can get the COVID-19 vaccine in South Florida.
As the Omicron variants surges across the state and the number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise, Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida needs at least 30,000 more doses per week than it is receiving through the allocation system to expand capacity at existing monoclonal antibody treatment sites and open new sites.
The agency also said everyone 12 and older eligible for the third dose of the Pfizer vaccine can get it five months after their second dose rather than six months.
However, the omicron variant appears to be less lethal than the delta variant last summer and overall it appears patients are spending less time in the hospital when admitted.
Drive-though and walk-up testing is available, and no appointment is necessary.
On the first day of school after the winter break, there are new mask rules in Miami-Dade and Broward.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly contagious omicron variant, Florida's surgeon general on Monday indicated the state Department of Health would issue guidance that would "unwind the testing psychology" of the federal government.
A federal judge has blocked a Biden administration rule that would require staff members at Head Start preschool centers in Florida to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge.
Four more COVID testing sites are slated to open in Broward this week.
As children all over South Florida prepare to head back to school from winter break, COVID infection cases are skyrocketing.
The nation's top infectious disease expert expects "further clarification" on the CDC's updated guidelines to end the COVID isolation period after just five days for asymptomatic people.
Shoppers who were in the store right before the shutdown are mixed into the move.
Walmart has temporarily closed a store in Miami.
The Archdiocese of Miami announced Saturday the temporary reinstatement of the use of masks indoors for all Catholic school employees and students over the age of two, regardless of vaccination status or parental request to waive the requirement.
On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 75,900 new cases of COVID-19 in Florida.
South Florida celebrations to ring in the new year went on despite the recent surge in Omicron cases throughout the region.
Take-home COVID tests were distributed again Friday at eight Broward County libraries.
With a recent surge in COVID-19 cases during the holidays driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant, Broward's School Board will hold an emergency meeting Friday to review and possibly revise their safety protocols.
As Miami-Dade and Broward experience a surge in COVID-19 cases, free take-home rapid test kits are being given out at public libraries in both counties.
To meet the increase in demand for COVID-19 testing, Broward County is will open four new sites and has expanded several other sites.
In a potentially ominous message for Florida's cruise-ship industry, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that people should avoid cruise travel "regardless of vaccination status" because of the spread of COVID-19.
Broward County is distributing thousands of COVID-19 tests ahead of New Year's Eve.
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
Curtis Beasley is set for execution on Sept. 29 and is the 16th death row inmate to receive a warrant in Florida this year.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
UEFA said it is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Gianni Infantino over possible financial mismanagement related to his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
The American crocodile is protected under both state and federal law.
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
Curtis Beasley is set for execution on Sept. 29 and is the 16th death row inmate to receive a warrant in Florida this year.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Curtis Beasley is set for execution on Sept. 29 and is the 16th death row inmate to receive a warrant in Florida this year.
The American crocodile is protected under both state and federal law.
High temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s on Thursday, but it will feel much hotter when you factor in the humidity.
The brothers have been in a federal detention center in Miami since their arrest on rape and sex trafficking charges from the U.K.
City officials say they'll wait for the written ruling before deciding what happens to the 3 council members.
The plaintiffs say the Trump administration is trying to fire them as a part of its "extraordinary censorship efforts."
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO member states during his visit to Moscow this week, people familiar with the matter said, amid U.S. assessments that Russia could try to test NATO.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.