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The Florida Department of Health will no longer release daily reports of COVID-19 cases and other data and will instead publish the information weekly.

The World Health Organization has decided to assign different Greek alphabet letters like Alpha, Beta and Gamma to each new coronavirus mutation in an effort to decrease stigma.

Contact tracing has long been considered essential by public health experts, but Gov. Ron DeSantis and his advisers — some of whose previous comments are banned from YouTube as misinformation — say it doesn’t work. His office won’t say why he keeps paying for it.

Contact tracing has long been considered essential by public health experts, but Gov. Ron DeSantis and his advisers — some of whose previous comments are banned from YouTube as misinformation — say it doesn’t work. His office won’t say why he keeps paying for it.

In South Florida, there is a new challenge on the vaccine front — over the past week, there’s been a decline in demand.

There is a new challenge in the vaccine front — over the past week, there’s been a decline in demand. Experts say the rush to get the vaccine is not where it should be. NBC 6’s Amanda Plasencia reports

The coronavirus is back on the rise in Florida and most states, as governors continue to ease restrictions and spring fever sets in. Now, as a race is on between the virus and vaccinations, Gov. Ron DeSantis is restating his opposition to one step that could help lessen the spread of the virus: requirements that people show proof of vaccination…

As some politicians vow to fight possible restrictions on the unvaccinated, they may have difficulty overcoming laws that require private businesses to protect employees and customers.

NBC 6’s Kim Wynne has the latest on the effort to vaccinate South Florida.

Leaders of Miami’s Black community have gone to great length to ensure that the coronavirus vaccine is accessible to residents of all backgrounds, but low turnout at some outreach events has them worried.

A sergeant from the Broward Sheriff’s Office has died after being diagnosed with COVID-19, officials said Saturday.

Floridians age 16 and older will be eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5, the state announced Friday.

Leaders of Miami’s Black community have gone to great strides to make the COVID vaccine available. However, turnout at some sites has been low and they are concerned. NBC 6’s Nathalia Ortiz reports

Deputies were clearing crowds in South Beach Saturday night after Miami Beach officials announced a slew of safety measures, including a nightly curfew and causeway closures, for at least 72 hours in an attempt to control rowdy spring breakers. The 8 p.m. curfew became effective Saturday and encompassed Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue and Española Way, from 5th to…

Miami Beach officials were expected to hold a Special Commission Meeting on Sunday afternoon to decide what to do regarding the new safety measures that have been implemented in the city to control spring break crowds.

Miami Beach began enforcing a nightly curfew Saturday in an effort to combat the influx of rowdy spring breakers who entered the city.

The City of Miami Beach is enforcing a slew of safety measures, including a nightly curfew and highway shutdowns, for at least 72 hours in an attempt to control the spring break crowds that police say have been particularly rowdy this season.

NEWS CONFERENCE: The City of Miami Beach is enforcing a slew of safety measures, including a nightly curfew and highway shutdowns, for at least 72 hours in an attempt to control the spring break crowds that police say have been particularly rowdy this season.

Kim Wynne has the latest on new measures that are in place in Miami Beach following weeks of crowding and violence.