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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Florida as MDCPS students return to campus for their in-person classes.

Summer Surge in COVID-19 Cases Comes Ahead of School Start

Daphne Renoux, Staff Writer Sep 1, 2021

This summer was anxiously awaited by many as the state was opening back up after months of quarantining measures, with the increasing number of vaccinated people. Instead, COVID-19 cases spiked due to...

Our very own copy editor, Abigail Felan poses after getting her vaccine.

Gables Teens Get the Vaccine: New Voters’ Vaccine Campaign

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer May 4, 2021

After a trying year, the United States is finally seeing a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Vaccine rollout has sped up exponentially since January of this year and vaccines are, for the most part,...

The Johnson and Johnson vaccine has led to very serious side effects for six women who have gotten their doses.

Johnson & Johnson Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Mia Cabrera, Staff Writer Apr 20, 2021

Distribution of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has been halted after serious illnesses have emerged in several women who have received their doses. Though its distribution just began in March,...

Picture demonstrating park-goers wearing masks and enjoying the park.

The Disney Experience During COVID-19

Massimo Aguila, CavsConnect Staff Apr 13, 2021

Going out during COVID-19 can be a challenging feat as it is, especially when accommodating to availability, limits and safety regulations, making it harder for families to plan vacations. A popular choice...

The COVID-19 vaccine has now become available for 16 year olds and older in Florida.

The COVID Vaccine: Where Are We Now?

Mia Cabrera, Staff Writer Apr 5, 2021

Florida has already managed to rapidly move up their COVID-19 vaccine distribution timeline, extending eligibility to everybody 16 years of age and older on April 5. When the vaccine was first given...

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Lisbeth Arrieta, CavsTV Staff Mar 21, 2021

With President Biden saying all Americans will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by May 1st, the end of the pandemic seems near. Eligibility to receive the vaccine has been expanding in some...

The latest regulations for vaccine distribution in Florida were announced by DeSantis earlier this week. Meanwhile, Democrats accuse the Governor of favoritism during this time of crisis.

Latest Vaccine News in Florida: DeSantis Accused of Favoritism

Daphne Renoux, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2021

Governor Ron DeSantis has just passed an executive order that allows Floridians over the age of 50 in certain professions to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The governor also decided to encourage the opening...

Distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to the general public will most likely begin by May or June 2021.

COVID-19 Vaccine: The Start of Distribution

Audrey Lezcano, Staff Writer Jan 27, 2021

It has been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic swept the planet, and now a vaccine is available. The Centers for Disease Control developed the plan Operation Warp Speed to distribute the vaccines...

The new COVID-19 vaccine marks a decisive point in this pandemic.

COVID Vaccine: The Beginning of the End

Daphne Renoux, Staff Writer Jan 11, 2021

This past week, the first of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines were distributed. This vaccine was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and is reported to have a 95 percent effectiveness...

Pzifer and BioNTech have shared promising results in updates on the search for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer and Biotech: One Step Closer to a Vaccine

Massimo Aguila, CavsConnect Staff Nov 27, 2020

A vaccine against COVID-19 may be the only solution to this pandemic and it seems that the United States pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer are one step closer to distributing one. Despite resurging...

Pfizer announced on Monday that their vaccine for COVID-19 is 90% effective.

Pfizer Announces 90% Effective COVID-19 Vaccine

Patrick Heydasch, Staff Writer Nov 10, 2020

Pfizer, an American multinational pharmaceutical company, has managed to create a 90 percent effective vaccine for COVID-19. The drug is currently in the works for being approved for emergency-use by the...

As we search for a COVID-19 cure, who is leading the way in vaccine trials, and what are the updates?

Is a Coronavirus Vaccine Coming Soon?

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2020

As COVID-19 continues, so does the research and clinical trials for a vaccine. The University of Miami has been conducting clinical trials in order to gain more data as Florida and many other states are...

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