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The COVID-19 map for July 31, 2022 from the CDC shows most of Florida high risk. Only Glades, Collier and Franklin counties are at medium risk.
Florida at high risk for COVID-19
Florida’s COVID-19 new case positivity rate remains high, at 20.7% for July 22-28, according to the Florida Department of Health. more
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This July 17 map from the Centers for Disease Control shows counties at low, medium and high risk for COVID-19 transmission. Okeechobee County (highlighted) is at high risk, as our Highlands, Hendry, Palm Beach and Martin counties. Glades and Collier counties are at medium risk. [Art courtesy CDC]
New covid variant blamed for increased positive cases
Most of Florida is at high risk for COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). more
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Most of Florida is now at high risk of COVID-19. Glades and Hendry County (highlighted on map) are at medium risk. [Image courtesy CDC]
Most of Florida at high risk for COVID-19
Most of Florida is now considered at “high” risk for COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control. more
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Digitally-colorized electron microscopic (EM) image depicting a monkeypox virion (virus particle), obtained from a clinical sample associated with a 2003 prairie dog outbreak, published June 6, 2022. The image depicts a thin section image from a human skin sample. On the left are mature, oval-shaped virus particles, and on the right are the crescents and spherical particles of immature virions.
What do you need to know about the monkeypox virus?
There’s a new virus in town, and public health officials want to get the word out about what it is, who is at risk, what the symptoms are and how to treat it. more
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Stay safe when temperatures rise
The Florida Department of Health reminds residents and visitors to be aware of heat related illness as temperatures rise. more
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Yoga for Life: An affirmation of a yoga lesson
Create your new self through yoga, as it is a practice and philosophy based on reinforcing positive physical, mental, emotional... more
National HIV Testing Day is June 27
BELLE GLADE – At their June 13 meeting, the Belle Glade City Commission recognized June 27 as National HIV Testing Day. more
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Health officials remind all to stay safe when temperatures rise
The Florida Department of Health reminds residents and visitors to be aware of heat related illness as temperatures rise. more
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) map shows counties at high risk for COVID-19 in red, medium risk in yellow and low risk in green. Okeechobee County (medium risk in yellow) is outlined.
Palm Beach County at high risk from COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus is spreading again in Florida, according to data shared June 3 by the Florida Department of Health. more
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Department of Health urges the public to avoid carbon monoxide exposure
Depending on the level of exposure, CO may cause fatigue, weakness, chest pains for those with heart disease, shortness... more
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Freedom First budget signing ensures a healthier future for Floridians
On June 2, the Florida Department of Health (Department) has secured investments for the Department to promote and improve... more
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Yoga for Life
Begin by looking in a mirror (short one just of the face). Examine closely and objectively your “portrait.” more
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This is Tobacco Free Florida Week
Each year, Tobacco Free Florida announces Tobacco Free Florida Week as the beginning of an initiative focusing... more
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Staff of DeAngelis Diamond, a national construction management firm headquartered in Naples. DeAngelis Diamond will be named Business of the Year at Mind Your Mind Community Day.
David Lawrence Centers to honor three at Mind Your Mind Community Day
DLC and its community partners will gather at the Mind Your Mind Community Day to spread awareness about mental health... more
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Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus coming to Southwest Florida
The Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus will begin its tour of Southwest Florida this weekend... more
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FDOH discourages gender reassignment for children and youths
The Florida Department of Health wants to clarify evidence recently cited on a fact sheet released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human... more
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Super Spring Family Health & Resources Day is April 30
RCMA and more than 16 partners will present a free Super Spring Family Health & Resources Day for children and adults... more
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Isabel Garcia has been named to the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services.
RCMA head joins national rural health committee
Isabel Garcia of Lehigh Acres, executive director of Immokalee-based RCMA, has been named to the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services. more
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New covid positivity in Florida at 3.8%
TALLAHASSEE – For the week of April 1-7, Florida’s new COVID-19 positivity rate was 3.8%. more
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Meningococcal disease outbreak reported in Florida
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida. more
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