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Florida experienced about as many COVID-19 deaths during the month of August as it did in the 165 days — nearly six months — leading up to it, according to epidemiologist Jason Salemi.

USF is now home to the Florida Center for Nursing, where research is conducted on the supply and demand of the nursing field.

As some hospitals begin mandating staff members receive the COVID shot, Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear he’s not a fan of the idea. He did not say he would ban the practice.

Researchers from USF Health recommend that schools resume mask mandates and parents watch for signs of illness among children as the school year approaches.

The researchers are looking at how a variety of external risk factors, like diet, stress and exposure to pollution or viruses, can help cause Type 1 diabetes.

In order to vaccinate enough people to achieve herd immunity, Dr. Marissa Levine with USF Health says community leaders need to engage with those hesitant to get shots.

The University of South Florida has been picked to host the regional headquarters for a virus research coalition, which will help develop new strategies to fight against infectious diseases.

USF Health has temporarily stopped offering COVID-19 vaccines because it has not received any additional doses from its hospital partners or the state.

USF's director of student health services hopes that 24-hour PCR tests will identify any students who are infected upon return to campus, so they can isolate themselves and hopefully curb the spread of coronavirus.

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