'Light At End Of The Tunnel' As Memorial Healthcare System Receives First Shipment Of COVID-19 Vaccine
Memorial Healthcare in Broward became one of only five Florida healthcare systems to receive first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine.
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Memorial Healthcare in Broward became one of only five Florida healthcare systems to receive first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine.
The long-awaited and hope-filled arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine is underway, with shots already being administered. But the question for many: Can your employer require you to take the vaccine?
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 8,452 new coronavirus infections and 138 additional deaths in the state.
The first wave of coronavirus vaccinations began in Florida on Monday, with health-care workers in Tampa and Jacksonville among the first to get inoculated.
Florida hospitals began receiving the coronavirus vaccine on Monday and that included Memorial Healthcare System in South Florida.
Florida is a COVID-19 "red zone" and in immediate need of increased mitigation efforts, according to a recent White House Coronavirus Task Force report.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 8,958 new coronavirus infections and 84 additional deaths in the state.
The stress and life changes during the pandemic have led many of us to pack on the pounds. The American Academy of Pediatrics is raising concerns about children's nutrition and physical activity during this difficult time.
Cases of cyber ransomware are on the rise during the pandemic. Criminals are targeting hospitals and schools, with vulnerable remote learning environments. Federal officials expect that will continue through the 2021 academic year.
Jim DeFede went one-on-one with Peter Paige, the chief clinical officer at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Preparations are underway for the arrival of the first shipments of Pfizer's COVID vaccine.
Two men are facing federal charges after being accused of stealing nearly 200 ventilators the US was shipping to El Salvador from Miami International Airport to help the Central American country treat coronavirus patients.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 10,577 new coronavirus infections and 72 additional deaths in the state.
Vaccine trials test for efficacy, that is, whether or not a vaccine protects a participant from contracting a specific disease, in this case COVID-19. But trials do not look at whether a person could still be infectious — able to give the disease to other people — after receiving a vaccine.
Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina said his officers have taken to the streets to educate business owners about a curfew being implemented in his city, calling it an important step in light of the surging coronavirus cases.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 11,699 new coronavirus infections and 126 additional deaths in the state.
Broward is one of two Florida counties selected for a pilot program aimed at vaccinating those who need constant care.
With nearly 180,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses slated to head this way, Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged on Friday that the amount coming to Florida is less than what he initially anticipated.
Starting this weekend, Miami will begin enforcing a citywide curfew in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Florida will receive 179,400 doses of Pfizer Inc.'s vaccine in its first shipment from the federal government, Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a video recording released Thursday evening.
The Florida Department of Health has reported another 11,335 new coronavirus infections and 135 additional deaths in the state.
Saying drivers and delivery people have been a "lifeline to their communities," Uber's chief executive officer on Thursday asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to prioritize the COVID-19 vaccine for the online platform's workers.
A coronavirus-fighting robot is poised to begin patrolling Key West International Airport after hours, emitting high-intensity ultraviolet UVC light that kills harmful pathogens in the air and on surfaces.
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is speaking out over the investigation into a fired state COVID-19 analyst.
Health experts in the United Kingdom are warning people with a "significant history of allergic reactions" to avoid the Pfizer COVID vaccine. That said, the FDA is reiterating that it's effective no matter your age, race or weight.
Clearer skies returned to parts of South Florida on Sunday as wildfire smoke diminished, but firefighters remain on the front lines with no timeline for full containment.
Kyle Stowers homered and scored on Otto López's go-ahead double to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win against the San Francisco Giants.
A curious monkey has been roaming Ft. Lauderdale neighborhoods, delighting residents and prompting concerns from wildlife experts who believe it's from a Dania Beach sanctuary.
Uruguay and Cape Verde meet Sunday evening at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens with crucial Group H points on the line at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Authorities say a Miami police officer is expected to recover after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95 Express Lanes early Sunday. The other driver remains in critical condition.
Clearer skies returned to parts of South Florida on Sunday as wildfire smoke diminished, but firefighters remain on the front lines with no timeline for full containment.
Kyle Stowers homered and scored on Otto López's go-ahead double to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 win against the San Francisco Giants.
A curious monkey has been roaming Ft. Lauderdale neighborhoods, delighting residents and prompting concerns from wildlife experts who believe it's from a Dania Beach sanctuary.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
Uruguay and Cape Verde meet Sunday evening at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens with crucial Group H points on the line at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
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.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.