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Government + Politics

New Health Officer selected for Dixie, Levy, and Gilchrist Counties

Dec 1, 2020
TALLAHASSEE— The Florida Department of Health is pleased to announce Natalie McKellips, JD, as the Health Officer for Dixie, Levy and Gilchrist Counties effective November 20, 2020. She […]
Government + Politics

Florida Health Department offers tips for a safe and healthy holiday season

Nov 20, 2020
TALLAHASSEE— As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important for residents and visitors to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida […]
Government + Politics

Florida Department of Health encourages residents to get flu shot now

Sep 18, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — County health departments in Florida are urging residents to contact their health care provider or pharmacy to get vaccinated against the flu as soon […]
Government + Politics

DeSantis: Avoid closed spaces, crowded places, close-contact settings; wear mask in public

Jul 2, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Surgeon General are reminding all Floridians to protect the vulnerable by […]
Government + Politics

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

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 […]
Government + Politics

Re-Open Florida Task Force launches public comments portal; FDOH announces daily updates

Apr 26, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the […]
News

Florida Department of Health temporarily reactivates inactive health care practitioner licenses in response to COVID-19

Apr 24, 2020
TALLAHASSEE— In an effort to ensure that all Floridians have access to licensed health care providers, the Florida Department of Health will temporarily reactivate unencumbered inactive licenses […]
News

Florida Department of Health announces 39 new coronavirus cases on Sunday

Mar 15, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health has announced 39 new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Sunday afternoon. This brings the total to 115 cases […]
Local News

First case of coronavirus identified in Alachua County

Mar 11, 2020
Tallahassee — The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) announced eight new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida, including one person in Alachua County.  According […]

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