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Only about 1 percent of people vaccinated in Sarasota County are Black. Advocates say the distribution process puts underserved communities at a disadvantage. They're fighting to change that.
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The system will assign appointments on a first-come, first-served basis, and unlike the previous system allows people to sign up via telephone, too.
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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.
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The new policy allows for five-minute mask breaks throughout the day.
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The Sarasota County School District currently requires all students and staff to wear face masks, unless they have a medical exemption.
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Coronavirus rates have remained low in Florida since schools reopened in August, but with flu season approaching, experts say masks are more important than ever.
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Health experts say coronavirus cases are expected to rise as schools and bars reopen, and that masks are one of society's only defenses until a vaccine is available.
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It calls for students to wear masks made of solid material, unless they get a medical waiver, in which case a shield could be substituted.
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Children who attend school in Sarasota County will have to wear either a mask or clear face shield, except in a handful of circumstances, the school...
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The Sarasota County School Board on Tuesday will offer details on the school district’s reopening plan . They will also finalize the district’s mask...