COVID vaccine live updates: What you should know in South Florida on Friday, Feb. 12 Michelle Marchante, The Miami Herald
Feb. 12 COVID-19 vaccines are now available in South Florida, and the rules on who can get a shot, where and when can be confusing.
Here s what you need to know:
What s new today? A University of Central Florida student in Orlando has the more contagious COVID-19 variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom. The B.1.1.7 variant, or the UK variant, is believed to be more contagious and slightly deadlier. Walmart says it made a mistake by allowing Florida residents under 65 with certain at risk conditions book COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Florida only allows hospital providers to vaccinate anyone it considers to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19, regardless of age. But the company apparently plans to honor those appointments.
COVID vaccine live updates: What you should know in South Florida on Friday, Feb. 5 Michelle Marchante, The Miami Herald
Feb. 5 COVID-19 vaccines are now available in South Florida, and the rules on who can get a shot, where and when can be confusing.
Here s what you need to know:
What s new today? Walmart, Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más are next up to offer COVID-19 vaccines in Florida. The companies are part of a federal pharmacy program that is meant to help speed up the vaccine s distribution. Doses could be available possibly sometime next week. Publix on Friday morning opened new COVID-19 vaccine appointments across Florida. Miami-Dade and Broward stores aren t on the list yet. Missed your shot? The next opportunity is Wednesday after 7 a.m. To check for availability, visit publix.com/covid-vaccine/florida
COVID vaccine live updates: What you should know in South Florida on Wednesday, Feb. 3 Michelle Marchante, The Miami Herald
Feb. 3 COVID-19 vaccines are now available in South Florida, and the rules on who can get a shot, where and when can be confusing.
Here s what you need to know:
What s new today? More than 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were damaged last week in Palm Beach County, according to the Florida Department of Health. Now, the state is calling for an audit of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County to find out what s going on. Do you need to get your second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the same Florida hospital or vaccination site where you received your first dose? Generally, the answer is yes. Health officials say it s to make sure you get the right booster shot.
COVID vaccine live updates: What you should know in South Florida on Tuesday, Feb. 2 Michelle Marchante, The Miami Herald
Feb. 2 COVID-19 vaccines are now available in South Florida, and the rules on who can get a shot, where and when can be confusing.
Here s what you need to know:
What s new today? The ultimate solution to the coronavirus pandemic may be a vaccine that protects against all mutations but work on that project is just beginning, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation s leading infectious disease expert. For now, COVID vaccine boosters will have to tackle one variant at a time.
COVID vaccine live updates: What you should know in South Florida on Monday, Feb. 1 Michelle Marchante, The Miami Herald
Feb. 1 COVID-19 vaccines are now available in South Florida, and the rules on who can get a shot, where and when can be confusing.
Here s what you need to know:
What s new today?
Anyone who was previously ill with COVID-19 can get the vaccine. Those who are currently ill with the disease can still get it but there are guidelines they need to follow. The first rule: Wait until your symptoms have disappeared. Two new bills that address the growing crisis of COVID-related evictions have been filed by Democratic legislators to address renters impacted by the COVID pandemic. The bills will be considered by the upcoming legislative session, which opens March 2.