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Coronavirus in Florida

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its second year, read the latest on the coronavirus, its variants and the vaccines as well as helpful tips from safety to economic relief and more.

U.S. total
Yesterday's total
Cases
31,375,111
77,878
Deaths
563,873
913
Florida total
Since Tuesday
Cases
2,141,686
6,772
Deaths
34,829
45

Last updated 2:25 p.m. April 14. The Florida total includes in-state residents and non-residents who tested positive while visiting the state. Source: Johns Hopkins and Florida Department of Health

  1. U.S. panel needs more time to assess Johnson & Johnson vaccine
    Yesterday• Health
    A vial containing doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which was taken out of circulation Tuesday when it was reported that six women, ages 18 to 48, suffered a rare form of blood clots after receiving the drug. U.S. health officials are weighing next steps as they investigate those cases.
  2. Florida adds 6,772 coronavirus cases, 45 deaths Wednesday
    Yesterday• Health
    Florida’s positivity rate was about 10.3 percent Wednesday, according to Johns Hopkins University.
  5. Answering questions, concerns about the coronavirus vaccines | PolitiFact
    Yesterday• Health
    Scott Oburn, left, gets his COVID-19 vaccination from Laurie Haberzetle, as vehicles enter the garages for people to get vaccinated Tuesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  6. Florida man charged in $7 million coronavirus relief fraud arrested in Croatia
    Yesterday• Health
    Croatian police have arrested a Florida man wanted in the U.S. on fraud charges for allegedly receiving more than $7.2 million in coronavirus relief funds after concocting hundreds of nonexistent employees on loan applications.
  7. With 100 days until Tokyo Olympics, Games marked by footnotes and asterisks
    Yesterday• Sports
    The New National Stadium, a venue for the opening and closing ceremonies at the Tokyo Olympics, is seen from Shibuya Sky observation deck in Tokyo.
  8. I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Am I going to be okay?
    Yesterday• Health
    Early Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced they are recommending a pause on giving the Johnson& Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.
  9. Florida adds 9,068 coronavirus cases, 64 deaths Tuesday
    Yesterday• Health
    Florida’s positivity rate was about 9.9 percent Tuesday, according to Johns Hopkins University.
  10. Pinellas schools to stick with masks, health protocols for now
    Yesterday• Education
    Students in the Pinellas County school district have been required to wear masks on campus since in-person classes resumed in fall 2020. The district has no plan to end the mask mandate at this point, superintendent Mike Grego said Tuesday.
  11. No ‘significant effects’ from Johnson & Johnson shots in Florida
    Yesterday• Health
    A sign informed motorists that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was not available Tuesday at the federal vaccination site at Tampa Greyhound Track. Officials paused administration of the vaccine after reports that six women who received the drug had experienced blood clots.
  12. Pinellas County jail begins vaccinating inmates
    Yesterday• Pinellas
    A file photo shows the entrance to the Pinellas County Jail complex in Clearwater, where inmates began receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.

Información acerca del coronavirus en español

Hillsborough ofrece vacunas COVID en el hogar a partir del domingo
Apr. 13• CENTRO
Robert Morris, de 73 años, a la izquierda, recibió una vacuna contra el coronavirus el mes pasado de John Mikula, centro, gerente de paramédicos de TransCare Medical Transportation Services. La esposa de Morris, Nora, que ya estaba vacunada, observó el proceso en su casa de Tampa. A partir del domingo, Pulse Clinical Alliance comenzará con las vacunas en el hogar que se extenderán hasta el 20 de abril en el condado de Hillsborough. [DIRK SHADD ]
Alquimia: El poder de la mente y la cura de las enfermedades
Apr. 12• CENTRO
Caminata para recaudar fondos para la lucha contra el céncer de mama en St Pete. Foto: cortesía
Publix limita la programación de citas para la vacuna Moderna a los viernes
Apr. 9• CENTRO
Publix ha trasladado la programación de todas las citas de vacunas de Moderna a los viernes, eliminando las inscripciones de los lunes.
Conoce a Maggie, la perrita que saluda a la gente en el sitio de vacunas de Tampa Greyhound Track
Apr. 7• CENTRO
Maggie, de 5 meses, y Carole Covey,en Tampa Greyhound Track en Tampa.
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