The health care system is prepared for the increase, which so far remains lower than during the Delta surge, which peaked in August with about 1,700 hospitalized patients. more

AdventHealth Central Florida shared on Wednesday, December 29, that the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 increased Tuesday to about 240 in AdventHealth’s hospitals across seven … more

Omicron is very unusual in that it is by far the most heavily mutated variant yet of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. With 50 mutations, it's causing concern. Here's why. more

The Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate is 3.15% and shares details on vaccines for kids. more

WASHINGTON — Regulators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted emergency authorization to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds, a step that means … more

By Glenn J. Rapsinski, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellow, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Many Americans now have the green light to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster – and the flexibility … more

Orange County Health Services does not ask for an individual’s social security number or proof of residency to receive a vaccine From the Orange County Newsroom As of Wednesday, October 20, 2021, … more

Governor DeSantis wants a law on the books banning employer vaccine mandates by year’s end, and also wants lawmakers to ensure Florida’s ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ is “fortified” By … more

Nearly 90% of individuals in Florida ages 65 and older have received a COVID-19 vaccine. "This highlights the success of Florida’s seniors first approach." By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix … more

In addition to Leon County, Orange Country and the city of Gainesville required workers to be vaccinated or lose their jobs. Other municipalities, such as Miami-Dade County and the city of Tampa, … more