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Walmart and Sam’s Club will join Publix and Southeastern Grocers' chains Winn-Dixie and Harveys in providing vaccinations across the state. -
The governor tweeted about the “modest increase” from the federal government, but added that “supply remains a critical issue in vaccinating our 65 and older population.”
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The vaccines will be available at eight Publix pharmacies in Indian River County and 11 in St. Lucie County, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced.
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Figures from the Department of Health on Tuesday showed that 9,594 more people tested positive for the coronavirus.
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The unit begin responding to calls this week, the sheriff’s office said. The goal is to de-escalate situations, arrive at peaceful resolutions, and limit arrests and Baker Acts.
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Every year, Dec. 1 marks the observance of World AIDS Day to show solidarity for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses.
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Retail pharmacies would be part of a third phase of distribution in Florida. HHS Secretary Alex Azar says ensuring access and affordability is a top priority.
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The drug, which has been named Veklury, works by inhibiting a substance the coronavirus uses to make copies of itself. A large U.S. study found that the antiviral cut the recovery time by five days.
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Federal officials are reviewing allegations of mistreatment at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital.
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The former general counsel for WellCare was sentenced to six months in federal prison for making a false statement to the Florida Medicaid Program.
