Report finds Florida tied for highest COVID nursing home death rate in nation this summerAs the delta variant of the coronavirus caused Florida to become a hotspot for COVID-19 in late July and August, the stateโs nursing homes also felt the brunt.
Panel of doctors field questions on COVID vaccinesIf youโve had the coronavirus, how long do you have to wait before being vaccinated? Can you mix vaccine brands?
VA requiring its health care employees to get vaccinatedThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all the federal agencyโs health care personnel and is imposing a two-month deadline for those employees to get vaccinated.
What are your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?What questions do you have about the COVID-19 vaccine?
Expert estimates 90% of Jacksonvilleโs new COVID-19 cases are delta variantAs new COVID-19 infections surge in Jacksonville, local health experts say an overwhelming majority of cases theyโre seeing are the result of the Delta variant, now the dominant strain nationwide.
Lack of vaccine access for kids under 12 leaves parents in limboChildren under 12 wonโt be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine until mid-winter, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Delta variant contributing to โperfect stormโ in Jacksonville, expert warnsAs more and more cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 crop up nationwide, health experts in Jacksonville say theyโre seeing a growing number of infections linked to the variant.
Epidemiologist could see mask mandates return, just not in FloridaWith the Delta variant becoming the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S., an epidemiologist told News4Jax on Monday there is concern that the spread of the virus is going unnoticed.
Jacksonville infectious disease doctor seeing increase in hospital admissions due to COVID-19Dr. Mohammed Reza, a Jacksonville infectious disease specialist, said he is seeing an increase in hospital admissions because of COVID-19 infections.
COVID-19 cases rise 10% this week, CDC saysThe seven-day average of new daily COVID-19 cases increased 10% this week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health expert recommends young children wear masks at summer campSurgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Wednesday made another plea for Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the more contagious delta variant becomes the dominant strain.
Delta variant cases reported in Jacksonville as hospitals see rise in COVID-19 patientsJacksonville hospitals are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, with the number of patients at some facilities doubling in the last two weeks.
CDC estimates delta variant makes up nearly 10% of new COVID-19 cases in USAs state-run vaccination sites in Jacksonville get ready to permanently close this week, health officials are watching as a new variant of the coronavirus continues to spread.