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Strong storms that swept across the state Saturday and Sunday impacted the number of people who received COVID-19 vaccines and were tested for the virus, leading to lower than usual numbers on both accounts.  Paul Myers, administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, said only about half of the 5,000 people signed up for a Saturday vaccine clinic at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium showed up for their appointments.  However, he said the people who missed the clinic will be cont...

Alachua County reports 1 COVID-19 death Sunday Alachua County reported one additional COVID-19-related death Sunday — a person who was not affiliated with long-term care.   Local virus fatalities are now at 262, including 77 affiliated with long-term care. The residents include at least 111 men and 107 women.  The county also added 35 new virus cases Sunday, for a total case count of 23,879.  The two-week positivity rate for new cases is 3.2%. That rate has been rising slightly over the p...

The state’s vaccine report shows that another 825 people in Alachua County took a step closer to COVID-19 immunity Thursday by getting vaccinated, while the county added two more virus-related deaths to its roster. Some 32,000 residents have gotten at least one shot, while another 60,000 have gotten the two needed for maximum immunity, state health records show. As of late Thursday, 34% of the local population has received one vaccine dose and just over 22% with two doses. Large vaccination...

The state’s vaccine report shows that 745 people received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine locally Wednesday.   Paul Myers, administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, said that many young adult college students who began getting vaccinated this week won’t count toward the local vaccine count because their permanent homes are elsewhere.  Of about 44,000 Florida residents who attend the University of Florida, about 92% of them come from counties outside Alachua Count...

Micanopy Residents Protest Construction Of New Dollar General On Historical Native American Grounds By Meghan Porterfield April 7, 2021 A new Dollar General is set to be built on the land that the Battle of Micanopy was fought on during the Second Seminole War.  Micanopy residents attended a meeting Tuesday night to protest the construction of the store on Native American grounds. The meeting between Concept Companies and the town of Micanopy had the building’s design — and not location �...

Alachua County surpassed one-third of its population who have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine as of Wednesday, though new case counts remain steady and hospitalizations have increased in recent weeks.  The state’s vaccine report shows that 943 people received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine locally Tuesday.   So far, 57,823 local residents have received both doses needed for maximum immunity and another 30,481 have received their first dose — about 33.2% of the local ...

Nearly a third of Alachua County vaccinated against COVID-19 As coronavirus vaccinations opened to all Florida residents 16 and older Monday, Alachua County had added another couple hundred vaccine doses as it inches closer to having a third of its population vaccinated.  The state’s vaccine report shows that 258 people received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine locally Sunday.  So far, 55,398 local residents have received both doses needed for maximum immunity and another 30,638 have received...

Though Alachua County vaccinated thousands of adults Monday, COVID-19 remains a serious threat as new cases and hospitalizations increase.  The state’s vaccine report shows that 563 people received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine locally Monday. The number only includes doses recorded into the state’s database. About 5,000 people received their first dose at a large vaccination event on the University of Florida campus Monday.  So far, 56,589 local residents have received both doses needed...

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide:  Through April 29, free tax preparation program  at Tower Road Library, the Alachua County Senior Center, and Cone Park Library.  Taxpayers may register online at http://taxaidegnv.wordpress.com or by calling (352) 448-7445 and leaving a message. Service at all sites will be by appointment only; no walk-ins.  Face masks will be required for all clients and volunteers.  Good News Arts: “Of a different flesh” exhibition, now through April 17 at  Good N...

Alachua County reports 29 COVID-19 cases Sunday The two-week positivity rate for new cases is about 2.7%.  The total number of cases is now 23,588, and local fatalities remain at 259, including 77 affiliated with long-term care. The residents include at least 71 men and 73 women.  Sunday afternoon, 46 patients at Alachua County hospitals had a primary diagnosis of COVID-19, according to data from Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration. Hospitals had about 20.44% available capacity,...