Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is currently not being distributed at federal vaccination sites in the Tampa Bay area. But you can still get one of the other two vaccines approved for use in the U.S., Pfizer or Moderna. Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution paused According… Read more »
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Confusion and long waits plague Tampa vaccination site
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A state-run vaccination site in Tampa was still plagued by confusion and long waits Friday, a day after reports emerged of hourslong waits and seniors being turned away Thursday at University Mall. Seniors, even those with appointments, were waiting at least three hours with some waiting much… Read more »
Florida man uses COVID stimulus to build garden, spread message of food independence
An East Tampa man is gaining notoriety after he used his COVID-19 stimulus check to start a garden at his home. He’s trying to share his produce with the neighborhood and teach others about food independence. LISTEN: It’s second-to-last house on Michael Chaney’s block, just next to a set of railroad tracks that bisect the… Read more »
“Exploring Love and Relationships” on Morning Energy
Valentine’s Day can be an uncomfortable time of the year for some, especially if you are single or in a troubled relationship. This then begs the question as to whether or not Valentine’s Day is necessary or should daily efforts be made to express love and nurture our relationships? To help answer this question requires… Read more »
Hillsborough COVID-19 testing location reopens at USF
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center announced Monday that it is reopening a COVID-19 testing location at USF in Tampa. The full press release is below. USF COVID-19 Testing Location Reopens; Other Free Public Locations Also Available COVID-19 coronavirus Update No. 270 Hillsborough County, Fla. (Feb…. Read more »
Tampa Bay legislators introduce bills to stave off looming eviction crisis
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A group of state legislators from the Tampa Bay area Monday introduced bills aimed at improving the state’s eviction process. The legislation is an attempt to stave off an anticipated eviction crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. LISTEN: As District 63’s Representative Fentrice Driskell tells it… Read more »
Black Floridians get COVID-19 at a higher rate than whites, but whites get vaccinated at nearly three times the rate of Blacks
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Black Floridians have contracted COVID-19 at a higher rate than their White counterparts. But an analysis of the latest data available from the Florida Department of Health showed White Floridians are getting vaccinated at nearly three times the rate. LISTEN: According to Reverend R.B. Holmes, the disparity… Read more »
Pinellas has new shipment of coronavirus vaccines; registration begins Saturday
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County announced Friday that it has gotten a new shipment of coronavirus vaccines. Registration for new appointments begins Saturday morning. You can register at the state’s vaccine portal, or call (844) 770-8548. The full press release is below: Pinellas receives… Read more »
Coronavirus vaccination information for Hillsborough County
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Hillsborough County has opened a coronavirus vaccination site at University Mall in Tampa. People who are 65 years of age and older and frontline health care workers (as defined by the state) may request an appointment by calling (866) 200-3896, TTY: (833) 476-1029. Details, including the… Read more »
Task force unveils action plan to get COVID-19 vaccine to minority communities
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Statewide Coronavirus Vaccination Community Education and Engagement Taskforce unveiled its 10-point plan Wednesday. It aims to get more COVID-19 vaccine to Florida’s minority communities. The Task Force announced the plan during a morning Zoom meeting. LISTEN: Task Force Chair Reverend RB Holmes said in the week… Read more »
Hillsborough resumes vaccinations for people aged 65+ starting Wednesday
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Hillsborough County announced Monday that it will resume coronavirus vaccinations for people aged 65 and older starting this Wednesday. It says it has 9,000 doses to distribute this week. Appointments are required and they will be taken beginning Tuesday, staggered by age group. The number to call… Read more »
Task force forms to get COVID-19 vaccines to minority communities
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A task force of faith-based organizations in black and minority communities has formed to help educate and combat misinformation about a COVID-19 vaccine. The group aims to help get the vaccine to at least 60 percent of Florida’s minority community. LISTEN: Vaccination throughout Florida has been a… Read more »
Congress member Kathy Castor: Dems are prepared to counter GOP protest of Electoral College results
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources On Wednesday, Congress will count the Electoral College results that delivered Joe Biden a 306-232 victory in the 2020 presidential election. But many Republicans plan to object based on debunked claims of election fraud. Tampa Democratic Congress member Kathy Castor told WMNF’s MidPoint Monday that her party… Read more »
Limited supply, tech issues stunt COVID vaccine rollout to Floridians 65 and older
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources UPDATE 5 January 2021: Here’s an update to this story. Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties are not accepting new appointments for the coronavirus vaccine after demand for it filled up appointments for those counties’ existing stocks of vaccine. They might get more next week. Florida county health… Read more »
