Study finds COVID-19 spread earlier than thought
Local COVID-19 transmission was underway in California, New York, Florida and Texas well before the first reported U.S. case in Washington state on Jan. 20, 2020, […]
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Omicron arrives in the United States
The White House reported on Wednesday that a traveler who arrived in California from South Africa had tested positive for the new omicron variant of the […]
UF: Mortality rate higher after severe COVID bout
Patients who have recovered from severe COVID-19 have more than twice the mortality risk within the year following their illness than people who have not contracted […]
FDA advisers endorse Merck’s COVID-19 pill
An advisory panel to the U.S Food and Drug Administration narrowly recommended authorization for Merck’s COVID-19 pill, days after new data showed the pill was less […]
Judge blocks healthcare vaccine mandate for some
U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp in Missouri ruled in favor of 10 states that filed the first legal challenge to the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate […]
New omicron COVID-19 variant affects air travel
The United States announced Friday it will restrict flights from South Africa and seven other African countries in response to a new coronavirus variant, B.1.1.529, that […]
New Merck data shows COVID drug less effective
The pharmaceutical company Merck on Friday released new numbers on the effectiveness of molnupiravir, a pill that interim results in October indicated might cut coronavirus hospitalizations […]
UF: Over-the-counter meds effective against COVID
A pair of over-the-counter compounds have been found in preliminary tests to inhibit the virus that causes COVID-19, University of Florida Health researchers have found. The […]
CDC signs off on COVID-19 boosters for all
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joined the Food and Drug Administration on Friday to approve Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus booster shots for all adults. […]
UF’s COVID Restore clinic treats long haulers
The World Health Organization (WHO) released an official definition of the condition known as long COVID in October, but UF Health has been operating a clinic […]
ACPS drops student mask mandate
The long-fought mask war is finally finished. On Thursday, shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several bills into law, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) announced it […]
DeSantis signs vaccine, mask bills into law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday designed to protect Floridians from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and allow parents to make healthcare […]
OSHA backs off business vaccine mandate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said on Wednesday it will abide by a court order that it “take no steps to implement or enforce” a […]
Pfizer to share formula for COVID-19 pill
Pfizer signed a licensing agreement with the Medicines Patent Pool, a UN-backed organization that allows generic drug companies to reproduce treatments for low- and middle-income countries. […]
Alachua COVID-19 cases, vaccinations on rise
Newly vaccinated Alachua County residents more than doubled last week, but so did the number of COVID-19 cases per capita. The Florida Department of Health in […]
DOH accepting child vaccine appointments
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County (DOH) announced Thursday it is accepting COVID-19 vaccination appointments for children ages 5-11. Vaccinations will be available starting […]
Rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for kids in works
The COVID-19 vaccination rate in Alachua County remains at 70 percent as the positivity rate drops to 2 percent this week. According to Paul Myers, administrator […]
U.S. reopens to international travelers
Most European airlines reported full or nearly full passenger lists on Monday after the United States officially reopened its borders. One grandmother from a Mediterranean island […]
High Springs monoclonal site to close Friday
Alachua County’s monoclonal site at Fellowship Church in High Springs will shut down Friday after opening its doors Aug. 24. The move comes amid a wave […]
DeSantis vows to protect jobs at special session
The agenda for a special session of the Florida Legislature next week focuses on job protection, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday. Topping the list is […]
BOCC to talk COVID, UF agreement, district map
An arena at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center will be named after ag programs supporter and former County Commissioner Charles “Lee” Pinkoson as part […]
Appeals court blocks OSHA vaccine mandate
U.S. companies with 100 or more workers do not have to move forward with requiring COVID-19 vaccines of all employees yet. On Saturday, the 5th U.S. Circuit […]
Friends of the Library taking donations again
As exciting as the return of the Alachua County Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale was, Saturday sees the return of something almost as important: […]
Florida sues over federal vaccine mandate
Hours after the Biden administration issued rules implementing a sweeping vaccine mandate for American businesses, Florida announced it is suing the federal government over the mandate. […]