Tags: From the Florida Department of Health

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Florida Department of Health encourages residents to get flu shot now

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Florida Department of Health announces 39 new coronavirus cases on Sunday

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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First case of coronavirus identified in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]