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Florida Department of Health launches new COVID-19 mobile app to help flatten the curve

Staff reports

May 7, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Health announced the launch of a new mobile app, StrongerThanC19. The free app, available for iOS and Android devices, complements the […]

Covid-19

Watch a COVID-19 test being administered to a local resident at a Gainesville drive-thru site

Suzette Cook, Staff reports

May 7, 2020

Yes, the swab inserted into the nasal cavity can be uncomfortable, but for employees dealing with the public face-to-face, first responders and medical personnel, knowing if […]

Covid-19

County clarifies Emergency Order 2020-21

Staff reports

May 7, 2020

 FAQs on FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-21.  Below are the newest questions and answers.  To see all FAQs click the following link: https://alachuacounty.us/covid-19/Pages/faqs.aspx   Q. […]

Business

To understand the danger of COVID-19 outbreaks in meatpacking plants, look at the industry’s history

Staff reports

May 6, 2020

Large meatpacking plants have become hotspots for coronavirus infection, along with jails and nursing homes. As of May 1, nearly 5,000 packing plant workers in 19 […]

Covid-19

Florida to begin mass antibody testing next week

Staff reports

May 6, 2020

The Center Square – Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that Florida will ramp up serological testing next week to see whether people have antibodies that indicate […]

Covid-19

Telephone Town Hall focuses on recent executive order, and health of the community

Staff reports

May 6, 2020

The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall at 7:15 p.m. tonight, May 6. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined by Alachua […]

Covid-19

County Commission wants to open more ‘low risk’ businesses blocked by governor’s order

Suzette Cook, Staff reports

May 6, 2020

The Alachua County commission is asking that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis give Florida counties more discretion in order to open more businesses. A letter sent to […]

Covid-19

Who will enforce Alachua County’s face mask rule?

Suzette Cook, Staff reports

May 6, 2020

While Alachua County residents and elected officials debate the use of face masks in scenarios where face-to-face interactions happen and physical distancing is difficult, an airborne […]

Business

Safe serving on the menu at local restaurants

Suzette Cook, Staff reports

May 4, 2020

Come in, we’re open! At least that’s what many restaurants in Alachua County are saying. Executive orders issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Alachua […]

Covid-19

County Commission conducting Virtual Special Meeting tomorrow

Staff reports

May 4, 2020

The Alachua County Commission will conduct a Virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.   The public may attend virtually through Cox […]