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Florida’s positivity rate was about 9.7 percent Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Florida adds 6,906 coronavirus cases, 50 deaths Saturday
The Florida Department of Health has reported, on average, about 5,954 infections and 53 deaths per day over the past seven days
Confronting the myth: COVID vaccines don’t affect fertility, experts say
The entrance to the one of the vaccine rooms at the Central Pinellas vaccine site Monday. Thousands are making appointments to get shots, but unfounded claims about the vaccines and fertility are causing some women to hold off.
The unfounded claim is said to have originated in Europe. Doctors, medical groups and officials say there is no evidence of the shots preventing pregnancy.
Hillsborough offering in-home COVID vaccinations starting Sunday
Homebound resident Robert Morris, 73, left, received a coronavirus vaccine last month from John Mikula, center, a paramedic manager with TransCare Medical Transportation Services. Morris’ wife, Nora, who was already vaccinated, watched the process in their Tampa home. Starting Sunday, Pulse Clinical Alliance will begin in-home vaccinations that will run through April 20 in Hillsborough County.
Residents who are elderly or cannot get to vaccination sites can sign up at mymobilevax.com.
Florida adds 7,121 coronavirus cases, 64 deaths Friday
Florida’s positivity rate was about 9.6 percent Friday, according to Johns Hopkins University.
On average, the Florida Department of Health has reported about 5,827 infections and 55 deaths per day over the past seven days.

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