public health

Syphilis cases in California have contributed to soaring national caseloads of sexually transmitted diseases. Experts point to the advent of dating apps, decreased condom use and an increase in meth.

The order directs state agencies to “work to ensure businesses comply.” Moreover, it precludes businesses that violate the order from qualifying for grants or contracts funded with state tax dollars.

The market is risky for over-the-counter COVID tests. Demand has plunged dramatically since the height of the winter surge and may not rebound as more people are vaccinated.

At a roundtable hosted by Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, farmworkers called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to open mobile vaccine sites in the rural areas where they live and work.

Until a vaccine can be more widely distributed, doctors are urging people to keep wearing masks and social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Latinos and African Americans are among those most likely to express skepticism about the coronavirus vaccine. Efforts are underway to change their minds.

The association encourages Floridians not to delay elective surgeries, checkups, emergency room visits and health screenings due to COVID fears.

On "Intersection," Alvina Chu, of the county Health Department; Dr. Amesh Adalja, of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security; and Dr. Maria Vazquez, of the school district; discuss what's ahead.

Public health experts are still encouraging mask wearing and social distancing as coronavirus cases continue to surge in the state and around the country.

Catalyzed by the response to the pandemic and the inequities it is causing, people are flocking to graduate programs in public health to become the next front-line workers.