U.S. authorizes Pfizer shots for adolescents
May 11, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says children from 12 to 15 years old can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, providing a way for more of the […]
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U.S. authorizes Pfizer shots for adolescents
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says children from 12 to 15 years old can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, providing a way for more of the […]
UF Health Shands notifies patients of privacy breach
May 7, 2021
UF Health Shands announced Friday that it experienced a privacy breach involving more than 1,500 people. According to a Shands press release, officials have notified the […]
Studies: Vaccine works against mutated coronaviruses
May 7, 2021
For months the world has watched with angst as coronavirus mutations have driven infection spikes in numerous countries around the world. But new research published this […]
County officials planning vaccine clinics for ages 12+
May 5, 2021
Superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Carlee Simon announced Tuesday night that the school district expects to expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics to include students age […]
ACPS continues requiring masks after DeSantis order
May 4, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended local emergency orders on Monday, but Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is reminding parents and students the move does not end […]
UF Health achieves milestone in heart failure treatment
May 4, 2021
University of Florida Health researchers recently became the first to temporarily implant a new device in a patient with congestive heart failure, a procedure that one […]
U.S. nears approval of Pfizer shots for teens
May 4, 2021
As officials hope to reduce coronavirus cases and reopen schools in the fall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to authorize Pfizer’s vaccine for […]
Alachua County plans walk-up vaccine clinics starting Tuesday
May 3, 2021
A month after Gov. Ron DeSantis opened up COVID-19 vaccine access to any adult in the state, the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has […]
CDC loosens mask guidelines
Apr 28, 2021
Americans who have received a COVID-19 vaccine don’t need to wear face coverings outside unless they are in large crowds, according to new government guidelines. The […]
Vaccine access goes on-demand in Alachua County
Apr 27, 2021
For months local residents have battled busy signals, missed call-backs and competing registration systems while trying to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. Now, for residents of […]
UF Health, FDOH team up on vaccine town hall
Apr 27, 2021
UF Health and the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County are joining forces for a virtual COVID-19 vaccine town hall on Thursday. The announcement comes […]
U.S. again allows Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
Apr 26, 2021
After a brief pause, American health authorities have again permitted distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. U.S. health agencies said […]
Three vaccine pop-up sites set for Levy County
Apr 26, 2021
Levy County Emergency Management has announced three vaccine pop-up sites are scheduled this week in Bronson, Chiefland and Cedar Key. The three walk-up clinics come on […]
ACPS makes masks optional for 2021-22 school year
Apr 25, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is immediately relaxing its pandemic protocols and will make masks optional in the 2021-22 school year, according to guidance the district […]
Opioid awareness: Offering hope
Apr 23, 2021
Some 87,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in the 12-month period ending in September 2020, according to preliminary data collected by the Centers for Disease Control […]
Walk-up vaccine clinics set for Gainesville, High Springs
Apr 22, 2021
The Alachua County health department has scheduled three walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Friday in Gainesville and High Springs. Each location is offering the Pfizer […]
UF Health researcher explains herd immunity
Apr 22, 2021
It’s a term we’re going to hear much more frequently during the final chapter of the COVID-19 pandemic—herd immunity. With millions of Americans being vaccinated against […]
State plans walk-up vaccine clinic at Fanning Springs
Apr 21, 2021
Florida Department of Health and the Florida Division of Emergency Management are hosting a walk-up vaccine clinic Thursday at Fanning Springs. “This is part of the […]
Alachua jail COVID positivity rate mirrors county
Apr 20, 2021
The Alachua County Jail reported Tuesday that it has 23 cases of COVID-19, which translates to the same 3.1 percent average positivity rate Alachua County is […]
High schools to roll out COVID-19 vaccines this week
Apr 19, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is arriving at local high schools this week as county health officials report that the virus is spreading more in younger age groups. […]
Opioid awareness: Prevention and treatment efforts
Apr 16, 2021
This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced grim new data: An estimated 87,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in the 12-month period ending […]
Will face masks be mandatory next school year?
Apr 16, 2021
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran sent a letter to school district superintendents on Wednesday asking that school districts make face masks optional for the 2021-22 school […]
Stadium vaccine effort serves 17K in first week
Apr 15, 2021
A joint effort at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium yielded 17,250 vaccinations in its first week, as officials aim to ramp up to 20,000 weekly doses through […]
GHS, Buchholz to host first high school vaccine events
Apr 14, 2021
Alachua County residents age 16 and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment starting Friday and at school starting April 19. Paul Myers, administrator […]