Miami-Dade

Dr. Aileen Marty says Miami-Dade is having its worst surge since the pandemic began: “I will not kowtow to dictates that damage the health and welfare of our society, no matter what kind of pressure is put on us."

With demand for their services high around the country, Florida nurses are leaving for higher wages and safer conditions, just as the state has a growing number of hospitals reporting staff shortages.

In Miami, as vaccinations slow, officials are coming up with new ways to make them easier to get, particularly for immigrants and busy working people.

Get a shot at the Miami Beach convention center, get a card for discounts or free goods at venues around the city. Elsewhere, the county offers the vaccine at places like PortMiami and Miami International Airport.

By the time the city and mayor walked back the "misinterpreted" statement, it had already reached news sites and social media platforms at home and abroad.

Officials are also working on door-to-door vaccinations, shots at workplace sites and media campaigns to boost the rates.

South Florida counties issued a joint statement expressing concerns that Gov. DeSantis’ decision to cancel fines sends a message that “common-sense” health measures are no longer needed.

Several CVS pharmacies will start offering COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older this week. These are part of the federal government’s partnership with states.

We have listed advice below on how to go about securing your second appointment in South Florida. This guidance will likely change and we'll continue to update this post as we receive new information.

The lawsuit contends that a Miami Beach deli worker was infected in late March by another employee who came to work with COVID-19.