Could New COVID Strains Slow Down The Race To Vaccinate Seniors?
The demand for the COVID vaccine far outweighs the supply in South Florida. And as new strains of the virus circulate in the state, a lot of people aren't letting down their guard.
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The demand for the COVID vaccine far outweighs the supply in South Florida. And as new strains of the virus circulate in the state, a lot of people aren't letting down their guard.
How we receive medical care is being impacted by COVID-19. The scramble to get vaccinations has opened the eyes of the public to alternative locations and pathways to initial health care.
Large gatherings to protest pandemic restrictions, such as mask wearing and quarantining, have played out across the country.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 3,615 new coronavirus cases on Monday.
Nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began tossing people out of work, a circuit judge is again poised to consider a potential class-action lawsuit stemming from major problems in Florida's unemployment compensation system.
Miami Beach was packed Saturday with tourists soaking up the sun, but there was not much in terms of social distancing.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 5,436 new coronavirus cases on Sunday.
The COVID pandemic has changed how couples celebrate Valentine's Day. It's a challenge for everyone, but even more so for couples in long-distance relationships.
New guidelines from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic might not change anything in Florida, as state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is urging districts to "stay the course."
The Florida Department of Health reported another 7,617 new coronavirus cases on Friday
As a legislative debate builds about shielding nursing homes and other health-care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits, new numbers show that Florida has exceeded 10,000 deaths of long-term care facility residents and staff members from COVID-19.
The nation's top public health agency says teachers and students can safely return to the classroom, even in areas with high rates of COVID-19 transmission, If and only certain mitigation steps are taken.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 7,617 new coronavirus cases on Friday
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on Friday morning as part of a bipartisan group of governors and mayors to discuss the vital need to pass the American Rescue Plan, Biden's pandemic relief package.
Walmarts rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine at nearly 120 stores across the state was not without its hiccups.
A University of Central Florida student has tested positive for the U.K. variant of the coronavirus which is thought to be more easily transmissible.
Seniors 65 and older, along with front line health care providers, can now head to Walmart to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
It's becoming more clear that as millions eagerly wait their turn to get vaccinated, millions more have no interest – at least not now. And a new study has found that there are plenty of skeptical first responders.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday.
The Florida Department of Health reported another 8,525 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.
The vice president of a Miami-Dade business says he has a surplus of 30 million coveted N95 masks but is facing a serious problem – a lack of buyers.
Days after asking The Florida Bar to consider sanctioning an attorney who made national headlines by dressing as the Grim Reaper to criticize Gov. Ron DeSantis' response to the coronavirus pandemic, an appeals court took the rare step of ordering a state prosecutor to pursue discipline against Santa Rosa Beach lawyer Daniel Uhlfelder.
lorida Governor Ron DeSantis promised Thursday that his state would fight back on a reported travel restriction proposal by the Biden administration.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week is set to release highly anticipated new guidance for getting children physically back to school during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some seniors who get the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are concerned about getting the second dose when they are not given a time to return.
A Miami woman was arrested after posing as an immigration attorney and stealing money from a woman looking for help, police say.
A Miami school was placed in a precautionary lockdown after a possible shooting took place nearby, officials say.
Interstate 95 south is closed near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach after a pursuit, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
A Miami woman was arrested after posing as an immigration attorney and stealing money from a woman looking for help, police say.
A Miami school was placed in a precautionary lockdown after a possible shooting took place nearby, officials say.
Interstate 95 south is closed near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach after a pursuit, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
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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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.