Omicron arrives in the United States
Dec 1, 2021
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 […]
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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
Dec 1, 2021
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
Nov 30, 2021
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
Nov 29, 2021
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
Nov 27, 2021
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
Nov 27, 2021
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
Nov 25, 2021
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
Nov 22, 2021
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. […]
Health department issues rabies warning
Nov 20, 2021
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has issued a rabies alert after a local raccoon tested positive for the rabies virus. The health department […]
UF’s COVID Restore clinic treats long haulers
Nov 19, 2021
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
Nov 18, 2021
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
Nov 18, 2021
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
Nov 18, 2021
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 […]
U.S. overdose deaths top 100,000 in one year
Nov 17, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an estimate on Wednesday that 100,300 people in the United States died of a drug overdose between May […]
Alachua COVID-19 cases, vaccinations on rise
Nov 15, 2021
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
Nov 11, 2021
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 […]
UF develops artificial intelligence in ICU
Nov 11, 2021
In the intensive care unit of the future, a patient’s pain level will be captured through visual cues such as body movement and facial expressions. Sensors […]
High Springs monoclonal site to close Friday
Nov 8, 2021
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 […]
Appeals court blocks OSHA vaccine mandate
Nov 7, 2021
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 […]
Florida sues over federal vaccine mandate
Nov 4, 2021
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. […]
OSHA releases details on federal vaccine mandate
Nov 4, 2021
U.S. businesses with more than 100 employees previously faced a Dec. 4 worker vaccine deadline, but updated federal guidance gives employees an extra month to either get […]
Local chickens test positive for West Nile virus
Nov 3, 2021
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County (FDHAC) announced on Wednesday that two chickens in the county have tested positive for West Nile virus. […]
UF Health expert Q&A on vaccine for kids 5-11
Nov 3, 2021
On Tuesday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized use of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine, now known as Comirnaty, in children who are 5 to 11 […]
SBAC keeps student mask policy until Dec. 6
Nov 2, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) students will continue to mask up through Dec. 6 unless they have a medical opt-out. The School Board of Alachua County […]