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Health

UF Health, OneFlorida consortium to evaluate blood thinners as COVID-19 treatment

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 14, 2020

The National Institutes of Health has launched two of three adaptive clinical trials evaluating the safety and effectiveness of varying types of blood thinners to treat […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Alachua County Buses, Scholarships

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 13, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: There was a fire at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium […]

Government + Politics

City and local restaurants, breweries team together to create StreateryGNV

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 12, 2020

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The Gainesville City Commission approved a temporary repeal of its open container law, by a 4-3 vote Thursday, in support of a comprehensive strategy to accommodate the creation […]

Health

Trio of medications showing early promise against coronavirus, UF Health researchers find

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 8, 2020

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The race to find effective treatments for COVID-19 isn’t just about developing new drugs. University of Florida Health scientists are studying a trio of existing medications […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Farmer’s Market, Football Season, Kidnapping

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 6, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: The Union Farmer’s Market is relocated to Celebration Pointe […]

Government + Politics

DeSantis wants local governments to report all COVID-19 measures implemented

Suzette Cook

Sep 4, 2020

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants all local governments to report any COVID-19 response activities in writing. On Friday (Sept. 4th) DeSantis issued the following statement: “Per […]

Government + Politics

County Commission changes CARES Act process to funnel more money to individuals and businesses

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 3, 2020

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At a recent County Commission meeting, changes were made to funnel more of the available CARES Act money to individuals and businesses. The Commission made the […]

Health

COVID-19 not likely to trigger Type 1 diabetes, UF Health researchers find in joint study

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Sep 2, 2020

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A protein thought to be the novel coronavirus’ entryway into the body could not be detected in the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas in three dozen […]

Government + Politics

Governor lifts restrictions on nursing home visits

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 1, 2020

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TALLAHASSEE – Today, at Governor DeSantis’ direction, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director and State Coordinating Officer Jared Moskowitz issued an Emergency Order that lifts restrictions […]

Government + Politics

In case you missed it: Schools, CARES Act Funds, Ginnie Springs

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 30, 2020

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It was a busy news week in our community. Among the stories Mainstreet Daily News covered were: A Florida judge gives local control to districts to […]

Health

UF Health accepts major donation of personal protective equipment from Cox Business

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 29, 2020

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UF Health Shands Hospital accepted a major donation this week of nearly 100,00 face masks from Cox Business Florida & Georgia. This donation provides essential […]

Education

UF telehealth pilot program aimed at reducing absenteeism, increasing graduation rates

Suzette Cook

Aug 28, 2020

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Students in three Alachua County Public Schools will have access to telehealth appointments during school hours this year as part of a joint effort between UF […]

Health

Experts outline path to development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines on a global scale

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 28, 2020

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Small, single-vaccine clinical trials may not provide sufficient evidence that a COVID-19 vaccine is effective enough to provide significant protection, writes a group of World Health […]

Health

Hurricanes and wildfires are colliding with the COVID-19 pandemic – and compounding the risks

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 28, 2020

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With the Hurricane Laura hitting Louisiana and Texas as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm and wildfires menacing the western U.S., millions of Americans are facing […]

Health

UF chemists target toxic algae blooms in Florida’s lakes and rivers

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 27, 2020

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As large blooms of toxic blue-green algae have become an annual phenomenon in Florida’s freshwater lakes and rivers, as well as other places worldwide, University of […]

Education

County Commission to reduce number of gatherers indoors and out as college students return to class

Suzette Cook

Aug 26, 2020

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As college students prepare for classes to start, the Alachua Board of Commissioners wants to make sure that the low positivity rate, decline in COVID-19 cases, […]

Education

Alachua County Health Department says its rapid response team is ready for school start

Suzette Cook

Aug 26, 2020

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The Alachua County Department of Health is not sure of how many students will be in class on the Aug. 31st start date but it says […]

Government + Politics

Florida Veterans receive assistance through virtual outreach

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, launched the first Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center (V-VEAC) July 29-31, […]

Health

UF Health enrolls first patients in national COVID-19 study on convalescent blood plasma

Bill Levesque | UF Health

Aug 25, 2020

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University of Florida Health recently enrolled the first two patients in a national study examining whether convalescent blood plasma can stop the progression of COVID-19 from […]

Government + Politics

High volume of Alachua County CARES Act applications causing delays in processing

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 25, 2020

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Because of the high volume of applicants for the CARES Act, the Alachua County Communications Office released the following statement: “We are processing applications as quickly as […]

Government + Politics

Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule

Suzette Cook

Aug 25, 2020

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The Alachua County Board COVID-19 Subrecipient Grant Agreement spells it out clearly: Recipient consents to and agrees to “Comply with all Emergency Orders issued by the […]

Health

Florida reports 2,258 new COVID-19 cases; lowest since June 15th

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health reported 2,258 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 602,829 cases as of the […]

Health

9 reasons you can be optimistic that a vaccine for COVID-19 will be widely available in 2021

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 24, 2020

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As fall approaches rapidly, many are wondering if the race for a vaccine will bear fruit as early as January 2021. I am a physician-scientist and […]

Health

Florida crosses 600,000 COVID-19 cases; positivity rate continues to plummet

Mainstreet Daily News

Aug 23, 2020

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The Florida Department of Health reported 2,974 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 600,571 cases as of the […]