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West Glades fifth grade students to study virtually from Aug. 23-Sept. 9
MOORE HAVEN -- Glades County School District announced Aug. 19 a decision to move all West Glades School fifth grade students to virtual learning starting Monday, Aug. 23. more
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Covid booster shots to be offered 8 months after second shot
On Aug. 18, public health and medical experts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the following statement on the Administration’s plan for COVID-19 booster … more
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Florida hospitals stretched to the limits
TALLAHASSEE – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to stress Florida hospitals, according to the Florida Hospital Association. more
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Okeechobee County Schools COVID-19 update
Between July 30 and August 17, 498 students and/or staff members were excluded... more
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Health Department provides third dose information; vaccinations and testing sites
Persons ages 12-17: The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for persons age 12 and up. The Moderna and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) vaccines are authorized for persons age 18... more
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FDA authorizes additional vaccine dose for certain immunocompromised individuals
On Aug. 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for both the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to allow... more
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Surge in covid cases overwhelming some Florida hospitals
TALLAHASSEE -- About two-thirds of Florida hospitals are expecting critical staffing shortages this week, due to the influx of COVID-19 patients, according to the Florida Hospital Association (FHA). … more
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We love you Mr. P
Students and staff show Mr. P some love. more
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Nearly 100 per day coming through Raulerson ER
In the last seven days, Okeechobee has had 212 COVID-19 cases, up 39% from the previous week. more
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The ivermectin sold for use in horses can be dangerous or even deadly for humans, the FDA warns.
FDA warns: Humans should not consume horse dewormer
OKEECHOBEE -- Sales of ivermectin, used to treat parasites in horses, have seen an increase recently according to those who work in local feed stores. more
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Pandemic adds to teacher shortage in Florida
In an Aug. 11 press conference, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to do more to encourage Floridians to get vaccinated for COVID-19 more
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Florida hospitals see surge of covid patients
TALLAHASSEE –  Florida hospitals reached a new peak of covid hospitalizations last week, exceeding the highest peak of the pandemic, previously recorded in July 2020.   The … more
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More Floridians seek covid vaccinations
The demand for COVID-19 vaccinations increased in Florida last week, as evidenced by across-the-board increases in vaccinations in South Central Florida counties. more
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Florida Department of Health urges Floridians to protect themselves from COVID-19
The Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County is reminding all Floridians to get their COVID-19 vaccine. more
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COVID-19 cases surge in Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — COVID-19 is making a resurgence in Florida, with the state breaking two records over the weekend. On Saturday the CDC reported the highest number of cases the state … more
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CDC issues eviction moratorium for areas with high transmission of COVID-19
WASHINGTON D. C. -- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed an order on Aug. 3 determining the evictions of tenants for failure to make rent or housing payments could … more
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COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites available in Okeechobee County
OKEECHOBEE -- The Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County reports there are 11 vaccination sites and five testing sites available in the county. more
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Think you may have been exposed to covid?
You find out you were exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Should you be tested? … more
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COVID-19 delta variant 'as contagious as Chickenpox'
Last week, a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) memo stated the COVID-19 delta variant is as “contagious as Chickenpox.” more
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More people seek vaccinations as delta variant spreads
COVID-19 cases and covid-related deaths continued to increase in Florida last week, as the highly contagious delta variant spreads. But there’s some good news: More people in South Central … more
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