Here is a link to many coronavirus resources It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in Florida’s unemployment numbers. And Floridians are still saying the State’s website is a mess with many waiting months for their first payment. Listen: After four years working as an analyst in the CareCentrix auditing… Read more »
With the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan now law, Florida is set to receive billions in funding along with direct payments to citizens. St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman joined Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and others on a call Thursday to discuss the importance of the bill becoming law. LISTEN: Also joining the call was Milwaukee… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Thursday, Democrats in the State House Thursday introduced a wide-ranging COVID-19 bill that offers alternatives to some Republican proposals. The sweeping bill offers protection from evictions, protects some businesses from COVID-related suits, looks to provide more transparency in data reporting and much more. LISTEN: At 69-pages, representatives… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Florida Department of Health has (finally) released the form required for doctors to fill out for a patient to get access to the coronavirus vaccine based on “EXTREME VULNERABILITY TO COVID-19.” Below the form, you can find information about Hillsborough County announcing a new satellite vaccination… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources An epidemiologist is warning that he expects another coronavirus surge in Florida in the spring because of a combination of factors. WMNF interviewed Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist and senior fellow at the Federation of American Scientists in Washington, D.C. One factor is that Florida leads the… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The University Mall mass coronavirus vaccination site will be relocating to near Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. #COVID19 Vaccine Update:The @FLSERT vaccine site at University Mall will relocate to @RJStadium next week. Individuals with existing appointments will have their appointments honored at the new location. Details of… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources On Wednesday, Hillsborough County Commissioners heard an update on the coronavirus pandemic and vaccinations from the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County’s director. The full release from Hillsborough County is below: Feb. 17 Board of County Commissioners COVID-19 Summary: Number of Seniors Vaccinated Continues to… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
