Covid-19

Covid-19

County chair shares his beloved ‘Covidigator’ with anyone watching

Suzette Cook, Staff reports

Apr 28, 2020

Alachua County Commission Chair Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson said he spent hours working in PhotoShop to create a masterpiece he calls, “The Covidigator.” And during a three-hour-long […]

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UF researchers report mixed results in safety study of drugs seen as possible COVID-19 therapeutics

Staff reports

Apr 28, 2020

University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers studying the safety of two classes of drugs touted as potential therapeutics for COVID-19 report mixed results. Their analysis […]

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COVID-19 testing in Alachua County evolves

Suzette Cook, Staff reports

Apr 28, 2020

A 79-year-old patient with underlying health issues who was showing symptoms for COVID-19 was taken to a North Florida Regional Medical Center freestanding ER in Jonesville […]

Business

Florida farmers: Fix supply chain logistics and we will deliver

Staff reports

Apr 28, 2020

The Center Square – Florida’s $8 billion agriculture industry is poised to deliver much needed fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products to consumers nationwide but is […]

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DeSantis: Florida’s ‘slow and steady’ reopening to unfold in ‘baby steps’

Staff reports

Apr 28, 2020

The Center Square – Gov. Ron DeSantis’ safer-at-home order expires Thursday, and the Re-Open Florida Task Force has submitted proposals on how nonessential businesses can reopen.  […]

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Fourth Alachua County longterm care facility appears on State COVID-19 report

Staff reports

Apr 27, 2020

On April 27th, a fourth long-term care facility in Alachua County appeared on the State positive report released daily by the Florida Department of Health. Palm […]

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In a time when resources need to be prioritized, GNV Cares package should focus on those in the most need

Staff reports

Apr 27, 2020

I should be overjoyed about the GNVCares package that was passed last week.  I’m not and here’s why.  With every decision, every dollar, every conversation we have […]

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Tampa hospitals poised to open May 11th

Suzette Cook, Staff reports

Apr 27, 2020

 As the May 8th deadline for executive order that shut down Florida approaches, Gov. Ron DeSantis is methodically visiting the largest hospital systems in the state […]

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Florida insurance chief: Pandemics not covered under most business interruption policies

Staff reports

Apr 27, 2020

The Center Square – Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier delivered some good news and some bad news Friday to business leaders planning the state’s post-pandemic recovery. […]

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The impossible task of political fundraising in the time of COVID-19

Reggie Connell, Staff reports

Apr 27, 2020

There will always be conflicting viewpoints and realities in politics. Voters support term limits. It’s a rare issue that crosses political boundaries. Everyone wants to see […]