collier county

The state health department on Friday reported 10 cases in Florida, including one each in Orange and Collier counties. Nationally, the CDC listed 113 cases across 20 states and Washington, D.C.

Social determinants of health are a major reason why people born in one part of Collier County are expected to live 15 years longer than those in other parts of the county, according to federal data.

County health officials say three cases have been found and there is a heightened concern that more residents will become ill.

The invasive Aedes scapularis, known to carry yellow fever and Venezuelan equine encephalitis, and Aedes tortilis bring the total known species in Collier to 48.

People 65 and older can now make appointments to receive the Moderna vaccine at 105 Publix pharmacies in 12 Florida counties.

With vaccines making their way throughout the state for distribution, the county Health Department says anyone eligible for the first round will have access as they become available - including snowbirds.

Collier County will not be participating in the latest effort by the Florida Department of Agriculture to expand COVID-19 testing for farm workers.

West Nile virus has been confirmed in humans in Lee and Collier County.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and more than 48,000 people in the country died by suicide in 2018. WGCU's Andrea Perdomo spoke with Ariella VanHara. She is director of acute care services for , the Collier-based nonprofit behavioral and mental health service provider.

Keep mosquitoes away from your property and family.