Facing South Florida: COVID Vaccine Mistrust
February is Black History Month. Part of that history includes instances of scientific misconduct that has led to African-American mistrust of the medical community, and in turn the new COVID-19 vaccine.
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February is Black History Month. Part of that history includes instances of scientific misconduct that has led to African-American mistrust of the medical community, and in turn the new 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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that come Friday people over the age of 65 or frontline healthcare workers can get the vaccine at 269 new Publix locations, 43 Winn-Dixies and 119 Walmart stores.
Willingness to get COVID-19 vaccinations increased as 2020 came to a close, according to a report released Tuesday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than 2 million people in Florida have been vaccinated against COVID-19, with most ages 65 and older, according to numbers released Monday by the state Department of Health.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the distribution program with Publix as well as partnerships with faith-based groups will expand as more shipments of the COVID vaccine come in.
"Shot shopping" by seniors from neighboring areas and uncertainty about COVID-19 vaccine allotments are vexing local officials in rural counties, but the state's emergency management chief blames the problems on supply shortages.
Demand still outweighs supply for the COVID vaccine in South Florida. But there is hope a new reservation system will make the process run smoother.
There seems to be a growing concern for individuals who already received their first COVID vaccine dose at Hard Rock Stadium but still need their second.
Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez is frustrated that COVID-19 vaccines have not made it to residents of his city.
Miami-Dade County is working to make getting the COVID vaccine more accessible.
The mayors of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties say they would be able to administer many more COVID vaccines if they were provided with more doses.
New York, Pennsylvania, Canada – those were just some of the out-of-state license plates Murray spotted among the cars in line at the Trade Winds Park COVID vaccine site in Coconut Creek.
In an effort to curb COVID vaccine tourism, the state surgeon general has issued a new Florida residency rule.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is working on guidelines meant to stop COVID-19 vaccination "tourism" in Florida.
The parking lot at Zoo Miami is being transformed into a large COVID vaccination site.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced the county will be launching a limited number of COVID vaccine appointments on Monday.
While cases of COVID-19 are skyrocketing around the country, activity is extremely low for the virus we usually see in the winter months: the flu.
Jim DeFede interviewed Jared Moskowitz, the president of Florida Emergency Management, about all things COVID vaccine.
Baptist Health announced Thursday evening it will be launching a COVID vaccine appointment portal for high-risk residents 65 and over.
Fraudsters who mislead the public about access to COVID-19 vaccinations could be charged with a third-degree felony and sued in civil court, under a measure championed by House Speaker Chris Sprowls.
Some people in South Florida have been fortunate to be among the first to get their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine over the last few days.
It was busy, but not crowded, at Vista View Park early Sunday. It's one of the two Broward sites where people 65 and older could receive a free COVID vaccination.
Officials from the Florida Department of Health in Broward County announced Saturday that over 4,000 appointments have been made for DOH-Broward COVID-19 vaccinations.
Memorial Healthcare System officials announced Saturday it began administering the second doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to its healthcare workers.
Haitians are being advised that a pending asylum application doesn't automatically prevent detention or removal proceedings.
Early voting for Florida's Aug. 18 primary is beginning across South Florida, and here's everything voters need to know about dates, locations and deadlines.
The crash was reported on I-95 north in the Sheridan Street area.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Bryce Elder pitched one-hit ball over seven innings, Drake Baldwin drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves won their season-high seventh in a row, beating the Miami Marlins 4-1.
Haitians are being advised that a pending asylum application doesn't automatically prevent detention or removal proceedings.
Early voting for Florida's Aug. 18 primary is beginning across South Florida, and here's everything voters need to know about dates, locations and deadlines.
The crash was reported on I-95 north in the Sheridan Street area.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Bryce Elder pitched one-hit ball over seven innings, Drake Baldwin drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves won their season-high seventh in a row, beating the Miami Marlins 4-1.
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 Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the vital waterway, Iran's state news agency says.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
As Florida attorney general, it was Moody and her office that approved the diversion of $10 million of taxpayer money to the Hope Florida Foundation
The sordid life of Fabian Basabe is one CBS Miami first began covering on this show three years ago.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
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.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.