UF Health physician tackles pandemic questions, misinformation
Mar 15, 2021
The novel coronavirus is still sickening Americans by the tens of thousands. But three vaccines are now available to stem the pandemic, and for many, hope […]
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UF Health physician tackles pandemic questions, misinformation
The novel coronavirus is still sickening Americans by the tens of thousands. But three vaccines are now available to stem the pandemic, and for many, hope […]
Alachua County rental assistance program opens today
Mar 15, 2021
Alachua County will begin accepting online applications at noon today for more than $8 million in federal rental assistance funds. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) […]
Newberry student donates $14,000 auction prize to friend
Mar 12, 2021
It was FFA member Bethany Keller’s mom who was in the crowd pushing the pound price higher and higher at the market auction on closing day […]
Study: Late-quarantine students spread coronavirus
Mar 11, 2021
Many high school students on day nine or later of their COVID-19 quarantine period tested positive for the virus, a University of Florida study published in […]
County at vaccine capacity, awaits more eligibility
Mar 10, 2021
The Alachua County Health Department had 3,000 COVID-19 vaccines up for grabs at a recent clinic for the 65 and older population, but only 1,300 were […]
Vaccine momentum builds as DeSantis lowers access age
Mar 9, 2021
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System began administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Tuesday amid a flurry of good news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic that […]
Newly eligible groups can begin scheduling vaccine appointments
Mar 4, 2021
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County has opened vaccine registration for populations Gov. Ron DeSantis declared eligible in an executive order issued Monday. […]
All area veterans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Mar 3, 2021
All area veterans are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Healthcare System announced Wednesday afternoon. “Employees at the NF/SGVHS continue […]
Outdoor vaccine clinic scheduled Tuesday in Newberry
Mar 3, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly available, the City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have announced an appointment-only vaccine clinic in Newberry on Tuesday, […]
Newberry gearing up to hold vaccine walk this weekend
Mar 2, 2021
The Rotary Club of Gainesville and Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe are teaming up this weekend to get the word out about COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and registration. […]
DeSantis expands vaccine eligibility in Florida
Mar 1, 2021
On Monday Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order extending vaccine eligibility to include the following groups in Florida: Long-term care facility residents and […]
House approves stimulus bill with $1,400 checks
Mar 1, 2021
Lawmakers passed a $1.9 trillion economic rescue plan along party lines over the weekend, bringing President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 relief package a step closer to reality. […]
VA extends walk-up vaccine clinics in Lake City, Gainesville
Feb 28, 2021
Last week the VA hospitals in Lake City and Gainesville held daily walk-up vaccine clinics, and both locations announced Saturday that they will again offer walk-up […]
ACPS to begin free supper giveaways next week
Feb 25, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools’ Food & Nutrition Department has announced the expansion of its after-school meals program to deliver evening meals at 19 area locations. The […]
UF Health virologist explains COVID-19 variants
Feb 24, 2021
Much of the discussion about the novel coronavirus in recent weeks has been about the potential impact of COVID-19 variants on vaccines now being administered worldwide. […]
Myers: Two-thirds of Alachua County seniors vaccinated
Feb 24, 2021
While the state protocol for COVID-19 vaccine distribution still gives priority to seniors over 65, the Alachua County Health Department expects first responders and teachers will […]
Alachua County calling thousands who used wrong vaccine registration site
Feb 23, 2021
Alachua County is calling thousands of residents who have signed up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments on the state registration site even though the Florida Department of […]
ACPS increases attendance capacity for outdoor sports
Feb 22, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has updated its COVID-19 protocols for athletic events, increasing crowd capacity for outdoor games to 25 percent. At the Feb. 16 […]
Lake City, Gainesville VA hospitals offer walk-up vaccines this week
Feb 22, 2021
The Lake City and Malcom Randall VA hospitals are offering walk-up vaccine clinics this week to qualifying veterans. The Lake City event runs Monday through Friday, […]
New mask order falls apart over enforcement issues
Feb 18, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday backed off a request for a stronger mask order, repeatedly citing concerns about the city’s ability to enforce such an […]
VA expands vaccine access to some veterans under 65
Feb 17, 2021
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is expanding its vaccine eligibility to include some veteran populations under the age of 65, the system announced Wednesday. […]
VA to hold walk-up vaccine clinic in Lake City
Feb 12, 2021
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Healthcare has announced a four-day, walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic next week in Lake City. The clinic will run from Feb. 16 to […]
DeSantis: Vaccine headed to new Walmart, Publix locations
Feb 11, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today announced new COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, which is bringing increased supply to the […]
UF Health researcher answers questions about new COVID-19 vaccine
Feb 10, 2021
And soon, there will be three. Johnson & Johnson recently submitted its COVID-19 vaccine to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization. That […]