Coronavirus

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he is launching a rapid response unit to expand the use of monoclonal antibodies and relieve pressure at hospitals that continue to report a rise in COVID-19 patients.

In a three-page letter responding to the state, Alachua County Superintendent Carlee Simon and School Board Chairwoman Leanetta McNealy on Tuesday cited a “twenty-fold” increase in local COVID-19 cases over the past six weeks and rising hospitalizations --- even among children --- in their decision to stay the course.

Ninety percent of them are full.

The State Board of Education is also considering a voucher program that would allow public school students to transfer to private schools without mask mandates.

A South Florida hospital chain is suspending elective surgeries and putting beds in conference rooms, an auditorium and even a cafeteria as many more patients seek treatment for COVID-19.

Sen. Gary Farmer, D-Lighthouse Point, called on Florida’s top public health official to “set the record straight.”

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