COVID-19 | Florida Department of Health
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that is caused by a coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2, which was first identified in 2019. The virus is primarily transmitted from person to person through droplets made when infected people cough, sneeze, or talk.
Florida discourages use of mRNA Covid vaccines in older adults - NBC News
Sep 13, 2024 · In updated guidance for health care providers released Thursday, the Florida Health Department and state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo questioned the safety and effectiveness of the mRNA Covid...
Florida COVID deaths top 5,900 in 2024, but ... - Health News Florida
Dec 30, 2024 · The most COVID deaths, 521, were reported in Miami-Dade, followed by 449 in Palm Beach and 365 in Pinellas. The number of Florida resident deaths this year linked to COVID-19 will be significantly lower than in past years. Data posted on the Florida Department of Health website shows that 5,914 ...
COVID, flu, RSV on the rise in Brevard: Here's what to know - Florida …
9 hours ago · Florida's wastewater showed low levels of COVID and moderate levels of flu and RSV, according to the CDC. It's normal to see a surge in these viruses during the winter, said Lance Skelly, a ...
COVID-19 variant JN.1 leads a new surge of cases in Florida
Jan 8, 2024 · COVID-19 variant JN.1 is driving a rise in cases brought on by the winter months. In the beginning of December, the variant made up about 20% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Now, JN.1 accounts for about 60% of cases, according to …
Spurred by a new variant, COVID cases in Florida ... - Health News Florida
Dec 28, 2023 · It's an omicron offshoot that makes up about 44% of COVID cases across the country, according to the CDC. A report released Friday shows the number of COVID-19 cases in Florida doubled from the previous month, spurred by a new highly contagious variant. The new variant is called JN.1.
Florida reports a surge in COVID cases, but how dangerous is the …
Jul 24, 2024 · COVID-19 cases are on the rise this summer in Florida. The state Department of Health reported 21,531 cases in the first week of July, about an 11% increase from its lowest weekly total in April at 2,390 cases.
Florida grand jury investigating COVID-19 ... - Associated Press News
2 days ago · A statewide grand jury convened at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has found no evidence of criminal activity concerning COVID-19 vaccines. ... accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day
Florida's COVID deaths this year reach nearly 5,800 - CBS Miami - CBS News
Dec 11, 2024 · TALLAHASSEE - Deaths this year linked to COVID-19 rose to 5,768 with a 284 increase in November, according to the Florida Department of Health. Meanwhile, cases are the lowest since the pandemic...
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Feb 24, 2022 · Florida Department of Health - Public Health Advisory - Prioritization of Floridians for COVID-19 Vaccinations Given in Florida Dec. 23, 2020 Executive Order - Prioritizing Vaccination for Individuals 65 and Older