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COVID-19: Monday mid-day report (update)

DOH reports positive COVID-19 cases have surpassed 13K – up 1,173 in the past 24 hours.  No increase shown  in Escambia and Okaloosa counties, which…

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Two Milton area prison inmates test positive

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Two inmates at a Northwest Florida prison have tested positive for COVID-19, the Florida Department…

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UWF provides 3D-printed face shields

By Jeremy Morrison In an effort to address the shortage of frontline supplies for healthcare workers as they tend to the current coronavirus pandemic, the…

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Bingo bounced back to DeSantis

At its April 2 regular meeting, the Escambia County Commission had little appetite for issuing an emergency order closing any business—except for bingo parlors and…

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COVID-19 pandemic becomes more real locally

DOH reported Sunday evening that the positive cases are now at 12,350 and the death toll is 221.  On Sunday, March 29, Florida had only…

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COVID-19 knocks down WEAR-TV 3

Tonight, WEAR-TV Channel 3, Sinclair’s ABC affiliate in the Pensacola-Mobile market, announced that COVID-19 virus has infected their newsroom. Anchor Sue Straughn reported at 5…

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COVID-19: Noon Report

From Escambia EOC: As of 10 a.m., April 5, Escambia County has had 125 positive COVID-19 cases. This number is expected to change daily due…

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Nurses exhausted but crushing it

Last week, I received this Facebook message from a local health care worker (HCW) that offers a perspective on those on the frontlines in this…

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Sunday, April 5 COVID-19 update

As of Saturday, April 4 at 6 p.m. EDT, Florida edged closer t0 12K cases, up 1,277 in the past 24 hours.  Deaths increased by…

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Escambia has first COVID-19 death, state surpasses 11K cases

According the DOH 11:30 a.m. EDT report, Escambia County had its first death related to COVID-19, and hospitalizations have increase from five Friday 6:30 p.m….

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When will West Florida Hospital start testing more

On Thursday, the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center released a report on the specimen collections for the COVID-19 testing. West Florida Hospital has only collected…

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How many cases are in your zip code area?

On Friday, the Florida Department of Health updated its online dashboard to provide additional information and functionality. Now included in the dashboard is a map…

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