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Residents were able to address their concerns and ask questions related to getting vaccinated such as: how vaccines work, who should get vaccinated, benefits and potential side effects and how long the vaccine protects people from coronavirus.
Read More »Back To Nature: Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery Finds Life Through Death
2020 was Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery's busiest year to date.
Read More »From Wi-Fi Hotspots To Language Learning, Alachua County Library District Serves Community During Pandemic
The Alachua County Library District, which is composed of 12 libraries, has adapted to respond to people’s needs in a safe manner.
Read More »Alachua County High Schools Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccines To Students 16 And Older
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County on Thursday held its first vaccine clinics at Buchholz High School and Gainesville High School. In order for students to receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, they are required to get their parents’ permission. Buchholz Principal Kevin Purvis said he …
Read More »COVID-19 Vaccines Available Without Appointments At Florida Department Of Health In Alachua County
Paul Myers, administrator at the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, said this progression will help expand access to vaccinations across the county.
Read More »Fake COVID Vaccination Cards are the Newest Hot Commodity
You may have noticed COVID-19 vaccination cards posted on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. However, not everything seen on social media is factual. In just a couple of clicks, anyone could have access to a fake COVID-19 vaccine card. Peter Chin-Hong is an infectious disease expert. He said this a crime …
Read More »Breakfast And COVID-19 Vaccines: A West Ocala Congregation Works To Fill The Resource Gap
Some visitors come from tents in the surrounding woods, others from nearby craftsman-style homes. The poverty rate in west Ocala is 47%.
Read More »Drop The Mask Mandate? Not Until 70% Are Vaccinated And Daily Local COVID Cases Are Under 10, Gainesville City Commissioners Decide
There isn’t a magic number of vaccinations for COVID-19 rates to go down, Lauzardo said, but it will probably happen when 70% of Gainesville residents are vaccinated.
Read More »Here’s How Veterans In North Florida And South Georgia Are Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine Through The VA
Veterans may schedule an appointment by calling 352-548-6000 ext. 103755.
Read More »High Schools In North Central Florida Proceed With Prom And Graduation
Now in the 2020-2021 school year, school districts have decided to allow proms and graduations since positivity rates continue to decrease. Universal Orlando has cancelled Grad Bash and Gradventure celebrations and plans to resume hosting these events in spring 2022.
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