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Orange County utilities detects historic increase in coronavirus remnants
Data from Orange County Utilities shows that the Omicron variant, first detected in the county in early December, has rapidly become the most dominant version of the virus. more
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COVID positive cases increasing, AdventHealth shares updates and advice
AdventHealth Central Florida shared on Wednesday, December 29, that the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 increased Tuesday to about 240 in AdventHealth’s hospitals across seven … more
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Orange County updates: COVID testing, rolling positivity rate, emergency rental assistance
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings shared today updates on COVID-19 stats, tests available and testing sites, emergency funds still available to help tenants, and more. more
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‘It is difficult to predict’: 20,000 new COVID cases reported in FL as holidays near
As families get together for holiday festivities, New Year’s celebrations, and other wintertime gatherings, how will omicron affect Florida? more
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Newest COVID-19 variant likely spreading as positivity rate at AdventHealth Centra Care triples
AdventHealth's Centra Care positivity rate has proven to be a predictor of an increase in hospitalized cases during previous surges. more
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Monitoring COVID: Wastewater Surveillance is an Effective Method
Orange County continues to remain diligent as it monitors for upticks and downswings in COVID-19 rates, including any of the virus’s new variants. Since May 2021, the County has been actively … more
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New omicron variant found in at least 25 states; Florida could see more cases soon
A spokesperson from the Florida Department of Health on Wednesday confirmed two cases of the World Health Organization-designated “variant of concern” in Florida. More expected to come. more
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Feds approve teens for booster shots; DeSantis warns that boosters could be mandated
As COVID-19 boosters continue to become available for more age groups,, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday raised concerns. more
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The omicron variant possesses numerous mutations in the spike protein, the knob-like protrusions (in red) that allow the virus to invade other cells. The omicron variant possesses numerous mutations in the spike protein, the knob-like protrusions (in red) that allow the virus to invade other cells.
Will omicron – the new coronavirus variant of concern – be more contagious than delta?
Omicron is very unusual in that it is by far the most heavily mutated variant yet of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. With 50 mutations, it's causing concern. Here's why. more
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Florida Nursing Home Staff Vaccination Rate Increases
AARP released the Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard, which tracks nursing home data, and it shows a promising trend. more
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AdventHealth pediatric physicians weigh in on approved COVID vaccine for kids ages 5-11
The Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate is 3.15% and shares details on vaccines for kids. more
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Doctor hold a vial of monoclonal antibodies, a new treatment for coronavirus Covid-19
Legislature okays $643 million ‘precautionary’ stash of monoclonal antibody treatments
A Florida Legislature panel authorized to make between-session budget decisions Thursday approved a $1.2 billion supplemental funding request by the state’s Division of Emergency Management (DEM) to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. more
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Florida’s path from worst-to-first in COVID metrics raises questions about pandemic restrictions
Two months ago, Florida led the nation in COVID positivity rates and per capita hospitalizations and deaths. Now, the state has the nation’s lowest positivity and death rates. more
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Shipments of COVID-19 shots for kids 5-11 on the way to Florida, other states after FDA gives green light
WASHINGTON — Regulators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted emergency authorization to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds, a step that means … more
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An infectious disease expert explains new federal rules on ‘mix-and-match’ vaccine booster shots
By Glenn J. Rapsinski, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellow, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Many Americans now have the green light to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster – and the flexibility … more
Consumers are still finding bare store shelves. AP Photo / David Zalubowski
4 reasons Americans are still seeing empty shelves and long waits – with Christmas just around the corner
There are four primary – and interrelated – reasons for the continuing crunch. And unfortunately for many, they won’t be resolved by the holidays. By Kevin Ketels, Lecturer, Global Supply Chain … more
Tips for Staying Healthy and Avoiding COVID
Besides getting vaccinated, be sure to boost your immune system, use these tips while traveling, and learn how to tell the difference between COVID and other illnesses By Shelby Toth Avoiding … more
75% of Orange County residents ages 12+ have received at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccination
Orange County's rolling COVID positivity rate below 5% for 10 consecutive days
Orange County Health Services does not ask for an individual’s social security number or proof of residency to receive a vaccine From the Orange County Newsroom As of Wednesday, October 20, 2021, … more
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Florida to convene special session to ban private employer vaccine mandates
Governor DeSantis wants a law on the books banning employer vaccine mandates by year’s end, and also wants lawmakers to ensure Florida’s ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ is “fortified” By … more
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Think a mild case of COVID-19 is no big deal? Think again.
By Trish Zornio, Florida Phoenix More than 44.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. Of them, over 715,000 have died. But what about the … more
Experts give trick-or-treating the green light this year. Anchiy/E+ Collection via Getty Images
Simple safety tips for trick-or-treating after Fauci greenlighted Halloween 2021
Details on Apopka's Halloween in the Park event this Saturday, below By Meg Sorg, Purdue University The air is getting chillier, pumpkins are perched on porches, and kids across the country are … more
How will Apopka spend its American Rescue Plan funding? Velazquez pushes for workshop
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor Apopka City Administrator Edward Bass announced more details on the city's portion of the American Rescue Plan funding at the October 13th City Council meeting. … more
New AARP report shows while Florida nursing home staff vaccination rate is rising, still below national average; continues #1 in resident deaths
Though rising, nursing home staff vaccination in Florida (now at 53%) still far below the industry standard of 75%, and trailing the national average of 67% From AARP AARP released the … more
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Department of Health: More than half of young kids and teenagers in Florida have been vaccinated
Nearly 90% of individuals in Florida ages 65 and older have received a COVID-19 vaccine. "This highlights the success of Florida’s seniors first approach." By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix … more
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In Orange County Public Schools, over 1,400 students are absent and unaccounted for
From Staff Reports The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is the ninth-largest district in the United States and the fourth largest in Florida. It serves more than 206,000 students at 202 schools. … more
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