Latest Hospital Capacity In Miami Area

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Miami-Dade County and across FL.

Miami Walmart Temporarily Closes For Deep COVID Cleaning

“I think these days you have to sanitize for our protection,” said Eric, one of the Walmart shoppers who was turned away Saturday.

COVID-19 Shuts Down Maternity Unit At Southeast FL Hospital

Staffing in Holy Cross Health’s labor and delivery unit has been impacted by the current surge in COVID-19, the hospital said.

Archdiocese Of Miami Temporarily Reinstates Mask Requirements For Catholic School Employees, Students

The Archdiocese said the decision comes after a “substantial increase in positive cases per 100,000 persons in the tri-county area.

Broward To Distribute COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits To Residents At 9 Public Libraries

Broward County will begin distributing COVID-19 at-home rapid test kits to residents, while supplies last.

Pick Up Free Take-Home COVID Tests From 8 Miami-Dade Libraries

After giving out 152K take-home COVID-19 tests earlier this week, Miami-Dade County will hand out more testing kits at 8 libraries Friday.

How Close Are Miami Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade County Opens 2 New COVID Testing Sites: County

Zoo Miami will now be open 24 hours a day for coronavirus testing during the current COVID-19 surge, Miami-Dade County said.

Nearly 152,000 Take-Home Rapid COVID Tests Distributed By Miami-Dade County

In an effort to combat the highly-contagious omicron variant, the county started giving out kits on Christmas Eve at five library locations.

South Florida Hospitals Feeling Stress From Omicron Variant

The numbers were going down at Jackson North Medical Center early December, but this holiday break it's a new picture.

COVID Hospitalizations Among Children Up In FL As Omicron Spreads

Pediatric hospitalizations for COVID are increasing nationwide. Florida saw a 127.8 percent increase in kids 17 and younger hospitalized.

FL Breaks Single-Day Record For COVID-19 Cases Two Days In A Row

One South Florida infectious disease expert thinks Florida could see as many as 150,000 new coronavirus cases a day soon, reports said.

Holiday COVID Test Site Closures Left People Scrambling

According to the Florida Department of Health from December 17 to 23, there were more than 125,000 new COVID cases statewide.

Miami-Dade Giving Out At-Home COVID Rapid Test Kits At Five Public Libraries

Residents can pick up a take-home rapid test kit at five library locations on Friday, December 24, from 9 am to 3 pm, while supplies last.

Long Lines Return To Tropical Park COVID-19 Testing Site

A view from Chopper 4 showed of a crawling line of vehicles for much of the morning.

COVID Surge In Miami-Dade, More Test Sites Coming, Request For More Monoclonal Antibody Treatments

“We're gearing up as quickly as we can. The demand has just accelerated within the last week,” said Levine Cava.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Miami Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Miami-Dade County.

South Florida COVID Testing Lines Getting Longer; At Home Kits Sold Out

“It was challenging because most of the places that I looked at were booked to capacity.”

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Miami

Boosters available in Miami help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Long Lines At Testing Sites As Omicron Cases Increase

She was among the thousands who waited for hours at Tropical Park for a COVID test.

Miami-Dade Officer Waiting For Lung & Kidney Transplant Due To COVID Getting Help From Fellow Police

CBS4's Ted Scouten reports on the efforts to help Frank Sangineto.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Miami Area

Here are updated figures on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade Hospitals Ordered Once Again To Report Daily COVID Numbers

The order requires hospitals to report how many patients are being treated in intensive-care units and the number of ventilators available.

Coronavirus Cases Up 33 Percent Recently In Miami-Dade County: CDC

Miami-Dade County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Routine Child Vaccinations Drop By About 50% In Broward

In the last year, the vaccination coverage for this age dropped in Broward by about 50%—going from 94% in 2020 to 44% in 2021.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Miami-Dade County: CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Miami-Dade County.

FIU's Dr. Aileen Marty On Omicron Variant: ‘It Looks Like It's Going To Be Very Significantly Virulent And Very Transmissible'

"When you get vaccinated, you’re forming memory cells, and you form a number of different kinds of memory cells.”

Masks Now Optional For Unvaccinated Students In South Florida Catholic Schools

To opt out, parents must complete a consent form. The form needs to signed by a parent/guardian, and provided to the school.

Sunday Morning Science Lab November Winner Cooper Ruzycki's Hydroponics Project Is Food For Thought

“You can grow this anywhere; in space, in the rainforest, anywhere as long as you have a facility and water and energy."

Vaccines For Kids 5-12 Offered At Schools, Other County Sites

With the COVID-19 vaccine approved for children 5 to 11, Miami-Dade County is now vaccinating elementary-aged kids.

South Florida Food Banks Struggling To Meet Holiday Needs

Their Thanksgiving drive yielded just ten thousand pounds of food compared to a year ago when 17,000 pounds of food were donated.

Broward Schools To Begin On-Site Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations Starting Wednesday

Miami-Dade County School Districts are preparing for on-site vaccinations as well.

Former Heavyweight Champ, Turned Investor, Mike Tyson In South Florida Pushing Psychedelics

But, now, 55, Mike Tyson seems to be all heart. The fighter is now on a mission to provide peace of mind to anyone willing to listen.

Pfizer Vaccine Approved For Children Welcome News For Medical Director Of South Miami Children's Clinic

It is welcome news to Dr. Tina Carroll-Scott, Medical Director of the South Miami Children's Clinic.

COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids Under 12: Where To Get One In Florida

FL parents can book COVID shots for children ages 5-11 by Saturday at Walgreens​, Sunday at CVS. Publix will offer the vaccine to kids soon.

Miami-Dade County Ranks Poorly In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

Pregnant women in Miami-Dade County have a high vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.

Baptist Health Says 98 Percent Of Employees Are Vaccinated

Baptist Health required employees to be vaccinated by October 31.

Miami-Dade Public Schools Looking To Relax COVID Protocols

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said an announcement could come as early as Monday.

‘Saved By the Scan’ Campaign to Educate on Lung Cancer Screening

Baptist Health South Florida First in the Nation to Partner with ‘Saved By the Scan’ Campaign to Educate Public on Lung Cancer Screening

As COVID Hospitalizations Trend Down In Florida, Experts Continue To Be Cautiously Optimistic

Taking care of the most critically ill, while he brought comfort to those who didn't survive the virus. He has also saved numerous lives.