May 1 update: 7 new cases in Alachua County
According to the state dashboard, Alachua County now has 273 COVID-19-positive cases, up from 267 yesterday. No new deaths have been reported....
UF Health’s NIAID-funded study helps make remdesivir ‘standard of care’ for COVID-19 treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved remdesivir as COVID-19 treatment. “However, with the positive results of this study, it is expected...
UF researchers report mixed results in safety study of drugs seen as possible COVID-19 therapeutics
University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers studying the safety of two classes of drugs touted as potential therapeutics for COVID-19 report mixed results....
Mental Wellness in the age of COVID-19: A Panel Discussion with Local Mental Health Experts
On Friday, May 1, at 1 p.m., a panel of local experts will discuss mental health challenges in this difficult time. The discussion will be...
April 30 update: 3 new deaths, 5 new cases in Alachua County
3 new deaths have been reported, for a total of 5 so far. All of the new deaths were from long-term care facilities. The 5...
Health Department Emphasizes the Importance of Mosquito Protection
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County (FDOH-Alachua) would like to remind residents and visitors the importance of protecting yourself from mosquitoes....
April 29 update: 2 deaths, 262 cases so far in Alachua County
According to the state dashboard, Alachua County now has 262 COVID-19-positive cases, up from 255 yesterday. 2 deaths have been reported....
County still meets COVID-19 “gating” criteria
Paul Myers today discussed the county's status relative to the reopening "gating" criteria. He also cautioned about lockdown consequences: "There are a lot of impacts...
April 28 update: 2 deaths, 255 cases so far in Alachua County
According to the state dashboard, Alachua County now has 255 COVID-19-positive cases, up from 254 yesterday. 2 deaths have been reported....
April 27 update: 2 deaths, 254 cases so far in Alachua County
According to the state dashboard, Alachua County now has 254 COVID-19-positive cases, up from 251 yesterday. 2 deaths have been reported....