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Duval County ranks 46 of 67 Florida counties in health outcomes, so easier ways to get health insurance are needed, according to Dr. Sunil Joshi, Jacksonville’s chief health officer.
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Every three years, the Jacksonville Nonprofit Hospital Partnership studies the most critical health needs affecting the region. The group just recently released its latest report.
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A group of teachers and staff gathering at the district's headquarters to demand N95 masks, contact tracing and more vaccination campaigns.
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The site in Neptune Beach — Jacksonville's only city-funded, drive-thru site — will give only 150 rapid tests and 100 PCR tests each day on a first-come, first-served basis. The city says the site is running out of money.
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Florida has screened just 4.5% of positive COVID tests for variants over the past six months. In contrast, California, which has traced six omicron cases, screened almost 15% during the same period.
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The medical system says many patents don't need expensive ER visits. The hybrid health facility also is designed to cut patient medical costs.
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The district says a mask mandate will remain in place, but medical documentation is no longer required to opt out.
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The three-judge panel stopped short of deciding the lawsuit but said the school districts cannot stand between parents and "their lawful right to make decisions on behalf of their children.”
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Duval County trails the rest of the state in vaccinations, and fewer residents got vaccinated last week than at any time since May.
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Duval County Public Schools has joined the growing list of Florida school districts defying Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order on school mask mandates.