DeSantis faces criticism for comments on COVID-19 vaccine

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on September 9, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried who is running against Governor Ron DeSantis for his seat in 2022 is calling on journalists to fact check all elected officials after DeSantis publicly said vaccines are merely a personal choice. As COVID-19 cases continue to soar in Florida the governor is coming under fire for those comments by many of those in the medical community and on the front line of the COVID-19 battle. The number of children being hospitalized in Florida has increased more than tenfold as the number of COVID-19 cases has skyrocketed to new heights. “It’s about your health...

Considering the COVID-19 vaccine? Here are FAQs that get you the facts about the shot

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on September 3, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Making the decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine is confusing and a lot of people have questions about the shot and virus itself. NBC2 spoke with the Collier County Department of Health to tell you what you need to know in order to stop the spread of misinformation and get you the facts. Here is our entire interview with Kristine Hollingsworth, a spokesperson for DOH-Collier, so you can read what she has to say: What are the side effects? KH: “Side effects are usually mild, as of May 2021, over 1.3 billion COVID vaccines have been administered....

Johnson & Johnson booster shot generates increased immune response, company says

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on August 25, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

CNN — Booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine generate a big spike in antibodies, which the body uses to protect against infection, the company reported Wednesday. People who got another dose of the J&J vaccine saw antibodies increase nine-fold higher than 28 days after the first shot, Johnson & Johnson said. The data comes from two Phase 2 studies conducted in the United States and Europe, the company said in a statement. Some of the people in the study got their booster doses six months after their first doses of J&J’s Janssen vaccine. “New...

Students in LaBelle get COVID-19 vaccine before returning to school

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 31, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. – Parents are getting their kids ready for the new school year with pencils, a new backpack, and, now, a COVID-19 vaccine. With COVID-19 cases on the rise and the spread of the Delta variant, parents in LaBelle were able to get their kids vaccinated before returning to the classroom. “One of my kids is going to college and plus the new delta [strain] is getting concerning,” Isidra Cardona said. “Schools should take extra precautions. I have a son that has some health issues, he’s 9, and I’m concerned for him.” Parents like Cardona said it was a...

Cape Coral doctor part of COVID-19 vaccine ‘Disinformation Dozen’

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 26, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

CAPE CORAL, Fla.– With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increasing, health professionals want to make sure people are educated about the safety of vaccines instead of misinformation. The New York Times recently published an article showing nearly two-thirds of all vaccine disinformation comes from 12 people. A study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate calls them the Disinformation Dozen. At the top of the list is Cape Coral-based Dr. Joseph Mercola. Mercola is active on social media and posting blog posts on his website, where some of his articles tout...

Lee Health president says COVID-19 patients has doubled in recent weeks

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 7, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

LEE COUNTY, Fla.– Lee Health’s President and CEO released a statement on COVID-19 in Southwest Florida on Wednesday. According to Dr. Larry Antonucci, the number of COVID-positive patients in their hospitals has doubled in the past few weeks. Lee Health is currently treating 60 COVID patients. The rise in positive cases is due in part to the Delta variant of the virus. Previous coverage: New COVID-19 variant could soon become dominant in the US “The Delta variant has posed new challenges, and is a possible reason for the increase in new hospitalizations. Even if you are...

Lee Health reopens visitation hours

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 2, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla.– Lee Health announced on Friday that they will be returning to pre-COVID-19 visitation hours for non-COVID-19 patients. Visitation hours will be open immediately from 8 AM to 8 PM. The number of visitors in a room at one time could be limited by the patient’s doctors depending on their condition. Visitation will not be allowed for COVID-19 patients, except in cases of ‘compassionate care’. If the visit is to a compassionate care patient, Lee Health officials say gowns, gloves and hospital-supplied masks will be required. Visitors will need to undergo...

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