On Oct. 29, rule changes to vaccination mandates allowed children ages 5 to 11 to receive the vaccine. According to the state’s weekly COVID-19 situation report, 6% of children 5 to 11 have received the vaccine thus far, while 56% of Floridians 12 to 19 are vaccinated. People in this …
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Over the past few months, Alachua County has seen encouraging trends with COVID-19 cases. In the latest weekly report, Alachua County has seen about 100 positive cases, down from over 1,000 cases two months ago. Alachua County Public Schools are noticing similar data for their students and employees.
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Robert Domen has been at UF Health since June 30th, but now, he is finally ready to go home. After contracting COVID-19, Domen, an active-duty marine, needed intensive care because of the extensive damage done to his lungs. Through the efforts of health care workers, the perseverance of Domen and …
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In the first hour of Wednesday’s event, 71 children were vaccinated. The time allotted for each patient was doubled to allow for children to calm their nerves.
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House lawmakers passed the bill on a party line vote after lengthy debate where Republicans said they were protecting workers from being fired over vaccination status and federal virus mandates.
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While the free, state-run location will no longer provide monoclonal antibody infusions starting Friday, four other options for receiving the treatment will be available for Alachua County residents.
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The changes to the legislation – eliminating an entire section dealing with mandatory vaccinations – reflect the national debate over whether governments can require vaccinations for first responders.
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This opt-out option will be used until Dec. 17. Once the winter break comes to an end, all mask wearing will once again be optional for all students of all ages.
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COVID-19 positivity rates continue to decrease in Alachua and Marion counties. The holiday season brings new concerns. Testing site coordinator Kathy Hall said, “I do expect to see an increase in that positivity rate for sure.”
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Data from the Florida Department of Health show that 56% of Floridians ages 12 to 19 are vaccinated. See where your county stands:
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