Lindsey Leake
TCPalm
Florida, United States
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Florida COVID: Cases drop on Treasure Coast in September, but experts warn of winter surge
Less than half of vaccinated Floridians have received a booster, whether it be the first boosters introduced last year or the latest omicron boosters. → Read More
COVID in Florida: Indian River is only county in state with CDC low transmission ranking
Indian River’s transmission status comes a day after Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced relaxed pandemic protocols. → Read More
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster window cut from 6 to 5 months, children 12-15 now eligible
Children 5-11 may be the next group authorized for a COVID vaccine booster. But in Florida, 85% of them have yet to receive their first Pfizer dose. → Read More
COVID vaccine cocktails: A guide to mixing and matching Pfizer, Moderna, J&J booster shots
If you're eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, you don't have to stick with the same company that manufactured your primary dose(s). → Read More
COVID vaccine cocktails: A guide to mixing and matching Pfizer, Moderna, J&J booster shots
On Oct. 21, the CDC OK'd booster doses from competing companies. → Read More
COVID vaccine cocktails: A guide to mixing and matching Pfizer, Moderna, J&J booster shots
If you're eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, you don't have to stick with the same company that manufactured your primary dose(s). → Read More
Omicron in Florida: St. Lucie County among first with presumptive case of COVID variant
As the CDC studies the newest variant of concern, medical and public health experts urge vaccination as the best prevention for all COVID-19 variants. → Read More
Breast cancer FAQs: What Florida women — and men — should know about preventive care
Anyone — regardless of age, race, genetics and gender — may develop breast cancer, and preventing, diagnosing and treating it doesn’t stop Nov. 1. → Read More
Black blood donors are desperately needed, so I donated for the first time
Yes, COVID-19 has caused national blood shortages. But at any given time, there aren't enough blood donors of color in the U.S.: 70% are white. → Read More
COVID vaccine: When will Moderna, Johnson & Johnson boosters be approved?
COVID booster shots: Moderna and J&J recipients likely will need a booster shot, but there isn’t enough data on their safety and effectiveness just yet. → Read More
People 65 and older, at risk of severe COVID eligible for Pfizer vaccine booster, FDA says
Vulnerable populations who got their second Pfizer vaccine dose at least six months ago will be eligible for a third. No Moderna, J&J boosters yet. → Read More
DeSantis announces news conference in Fort Pierce today
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Division of Emergency Management Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kenneth Scheppke will have a news conference in Fort Pierce. → Read More
July brings record-high COVID infections to Treasure Coast as delta variant surges 3,150%
As COVID-19's fourth wave hit the Treasure Coast in July, hospitals filled and health officials urged vaccination: "This should help convince you." → Read More
Unvaccinated? Here's where you can get a free COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself, others
TCPalm updates this list of where and how to get the COVID-19 vaccine whenever there's a change, so you have the latest, most complete information. → Read More
Florida COVID variants soared 80% in May, despite drop in new cases
Sunshine State variants have jumped by more than 529% since March. → Read More
Florida COVID variants soared 80% in May, despite drop in new cases
Sunshine State variants have jumped by more than 529% since March. → Read More
Take me out to the vaccine clinic: J&J COVID shots offered at Olympic baseball tourney
Grab a beer, hot dog and a dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at Clover Park. Shots will be given during the WBSC Americas Qualifier. → Read More
COVID: May 2 weekly update for Treasure Coast cases by ZIP code, race, age and more
Sunday, May 2: Treasure Coast weekly report on COVID-19 cases by ZIP code, race, ethnicity, age and gender. → Read More
COVID: April 25 weekly update for Treasure Coast cases by ZIP code, race, age and more
Sunday, April 25: Treasure Coast weekly report on COVID-19 cases by ZIP code, race, ethnicity, age and gender. → Read More
COVID: April 18 weekly update for Treasure Coast cases by ZIP code, race, age and more
Sunday, April 18: Treasure Coast weekly report on COVID-19 cases by ZIP code, race, ethnicity, age and gender. → Read More