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Earlier this year, three activists who are opposed to COVID vaccines and standard treatment protocols for the illness were elected to the board of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
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Amid predictions of a summer surge across the South and the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, officials are raising awareness about taking precautions and getting vaccinated.
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In the past several months, new treatments have emerged, which are most effective within the first five days of symptoms but patients may have a hard time knowing whether they qualify.
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Treatments are only available for patients at high risk for developing severe COVID-19. Select pharmacies and health facilities have supplies.
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital, which had not been allowing visitations, said it will now allow most patients to have two visitors. It also resumed nonemergency surgeries this week.
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There are limited exceptions to the policy, instituted in an effort to protect patients and staff from rising cases of COVID-19.
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The hospital will allow visits only between noon and 6 p.m. In addition, the number of patient visitors allowed will also be limited.
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Dr. Manuel Gordillo is now urging people, whether they are vaccinated or not, to wear masks while indoors in public places.
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The state Department of Health early Saturday reported 25 more cases of the coronavirus, with most of the patients in South Florida. Manatee County...
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Fourteen patients have tested negative for coronavirus at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, officials said Thursday.