MIAMI – The CVS Pharmacy chain is vaccinating Florida teachers under age 50, circumventing state orders that continue to limit coronavirus inoculations to those over that age.

The chain also began vaccinating day care and preschool teachers Wednesday, even though Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has not yet opened the vaccination program to them.

CVS is giving inoculations in two dozen cities across the state. CVS said it is following Biden administration guidelines released this week, which are broader for educators than Florida's.

For teachers, Florida limits the vaccine to classroom teachers 50 and older who work in kindergarten through 12th grade. The federal guidelines allow day care workers, preschool teachers and educators in elementary,

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Emerald Bay brush fire: Mandatory evacuation orders issued in Laguna Beach

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. - Officials ordered mandatory evacuation orders in Laguna Beach after a brush fire fueled by strong winds sparked above the Emerald Bay community Thursday morning. Strong winds are fueling the fire in the Emerald Bay community.The wind-driven fire was reported just after 4:30 a.m. in the 1400 block of Emerald Bay, located near the Pacific Coast Highway. The embers were pushing down the hillside as firefighters were up against fierce Santa Ana winds with the potential to gust between 40 and 60 mph.

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Covid infection rates update for all 32 Scots councils as 7,275 new cases recorded

A further 7,275 Covid cases have been confirmed in Scotland within the last 24 hours.

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Beijing Olympics 2022: Canada brings home silver, bronze with snowboard, speed skating wins

Snowboarder Meryeta O’Dine and speed-skater Steven Dubois brought home Canada’s latest bronze and silver medals on Wednesday, bringing the country’s total to eight. Mike Arsenault reports on the latest competitions at the Beijing Olympics.

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Both oral and nasal swabbing recommended to boost COVID rapid test reliability, Ontario experts say

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Canadian Isabelle Weidemann wins silver in 5,000M speed skating at Beijing Olympics

Beijing Olympics on Thursday after reaching the podium in the women’s 5,000-metre speed skating final.Weidemann skated a time of 6:48.18 for silver, while Irene Schouten of the Netherlands skated 6:43.51 for a new Olympic record and the gold medal. Martina Sablikova of the Czech Republic won bronze with a time of 6:50.09.“It went by really fast.

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Karnataka: Marginal drop in new Covid cases; positivity rate at 4.25%

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Oscars guests won’t need COVID vaccine to attend

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Police warn about significant delays at Ambassador Bridge as protest continues into 4th day

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COVID-19 rapid test kits available across London, Ont.

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Study finds one-in-three adults develop new conditions after Covid infection

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US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high

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North Carolina beach house collapses into ocean as rising seas eat up shoreline

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Chicago man fatally shot 12-year-old boy because he teased him about his girlfriend: prosecutors

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After busy weekend at FEMA vaccine sites, Florida reports nearly 3,500 new COVID-19 cases

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New pop-up FEMA vaccine site opens at Kelly Park in Apopka

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Sunshine State dims for Dems amid election losses, cash woes

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Seminole County Emergency Manager talks vaccine distribution

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State partnering with faith-based community to bring vaccines into underserved communities

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Vaccine eligibility expands as Florida reports 6,144 new COVID-19 cases

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WATCH LIVE AT 9 a.m.: Gov. DeSantis to host news conference in Zephyrhills

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Florida releases eligibility form for ‘extremely vulnerable’ patients for COVID-19 vaccine

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Florida governor touts COVID response as he highlights 2021 goals

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Lake County Schools offer COVID-19 vaccine to employees at least 50 years old

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Gov. DeSantis criticizes $1.9 trillion federal stimulus bill over state funding

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Florida expands vaccine access to teachers, first responders 50 and older

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What we know and don’t know 1 year after Florida’s first coronavirus case

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Record budget, Big Tech regulation among big issues lawmakers will face during Florida’s legislative session

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Flagler County will need to register for vaccine again in order to secure appointment

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DeSantis preparing to expand COVID-19 vaccine availability below age 65 threshold

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CPAC 2021 speakers on Friday to include Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Trump Jr.

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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

CVS offering virus vaccine to Florida teachers under 50

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