Miami Dade

Dozens of cases have been detected in South Florida — mostly in Broward County — and those numbers are believed to be an undercount. In this interview, FIU's Dr. Aileen Marty tells us more.

The child care industry is pivotal for parents being able to work and for children's early learning. It struggles to compete for workers.

The Miami Herald reports that numerous sources confirmed the case was detected by a private lab in Doral after sequencing the variant in a sample it received Thursday.

The study was intended to monitor students’ language development, but researchers realized they could use the data to reflect how density of individuals in a classroom affected infection rates.

Despite the loosening of COVID-19 vaccine restrictions and a burgeoning number of inoculation sites available, some underserved communities still are grappling with inequities in the vaccine rollout.

On Monday, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava issued a statement along with the mayors of Broward and Palm Beach criticizing the governor’s order to cancel fines.

A Florida City site that responded to low demand Saturday by vaccinating everybody found high demand Sunday morning as it reverted back to state limitations.

So far, officials are not planning to close beaches. But Miami-Dade has a curfew in place. A Broward curfew will depend on whether businesses enforce social distancing.

University President Julio Frenk raised concerns about a rise in cases among students — including the more contagious U.K. strain.

Securing an appointment isn't easy. Listerners say the process depends on where you live, how much research you can do and, sometimes, whether you have a friend or relative to help.