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Report finds Florida tied for highest COVID nursing home death rate in nation this summer
Read full article: Report finds Florida tied for highest COVID nursing home death rate in nation this summerAs the delta variant of the coronavirus caused Florida to become a hotspot for COVID-19 in late July and August, the state’s nursing homes also felt the brunt.
VA requiring its health care employees to get vaccinated
Read full article: VA requiring its health care employees to get vaccinatedThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all the federal agency’s health care personnel and is imposing a two-month deadline for those employees to get vaccinated.
Expert estimates 90% of Jacksonville’s new COVID-19 cases are delta variant
Read full article: Expert estimates 90% of Jacksonville’s new COVID-19 cases are delta variantAs new COVID-19 infections surge in Jacksonville, local health experts say an overwhelming majority of cases they’re seeing are the result of the Delta variant, now the dominant strain nationwide.
Delta variant contributing to ‘perfect storm’ in Jacksonville, expert warns
Read full article: Delta variant contributing to ‘perfect storm’ in Jacksonville, expert warnsAs more and more cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 crop up nationwide, health experts in Jacksonville say they’re seeing a growing number of infections linked to the variant.
Epidemiologist could see mask mandates return, just not in Florida
Read full article: Epidemiologist could see mask mandates return, just not in FloridaWith the Delta variant becoming the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S., an epidemiologist told News4Jax on Monday there is concern that the spread of the virus is going unnoticed.
Jacksonville infectious disease doctor seeing increase in hospital admissions due to COVID-19
Read full article: Jacksonville infectious disease doctor seeing increase in hospital admissions due to COVID-19Dr. Mohammed Reza, a Jacksonville infectious disease specialist, said he is seeing an increase in hospital admissions because of COVID-19 infections.
Health expert recommends young children wear masks at summer camp
Read full article: Health expert recommends young children wear masks at summer campSurgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Wednesday made another plea for Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the more contagious delta variant becomes the dominant strain.
Delta variant cases reported in Jacksonville as hospitals see rise in COVID-19 patients
Read full article: Delta variant cases reported in Jacksonville as hospitals see rise in COVID-19 patientsJacksonville hospitals are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, with the number of patients at some facilities doubling in the last two weeks.
CDC estimates delta variant makes up nearly 10% of new COVID-19 cases in US
Read full article: CDC estimates delta variant makes up nearly 10% of new COVID-19 cases in USAs state-run vaccination sites in Jacksonville get ready to permanently close this week, health officials are watching as a new variant of the coronavirus continues to spread.