The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is issuing a rabies alert for an area of Orange County, Florida, near Hendry Drive and Okaloosa Avenue. This rabies alert is for 60 days or until further notice. The alert is in response to a cat that tested positive for theContinue Reading
As the death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic mounts, scientists worldwide continue their push to develop effective treatments and a vaccine for the highly contagious respiratory virus. University of South Florida Health (USF Health) Morsani College of Medicine scientists recently worked with colleagues at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy to identifyContinue Reading
Dr. Kent Sepkowitz’s new op-ed at CNN proves again that facts do not matter if they do not align with the agenda. Yes, agenda. Bias may be inherent in humans; therefore, influential in all forms of media and commentary. What has become clear is the anti-Trump, anti-Republican agenda. At CNN,Continue Reading
COVID-19 The number of COVID-19 cases reported in the State of Florida has topped 200,000 after reporting more than 10,000 cases in consecutive days this weekend. Of the more than 70,000 tests performed Saturday, 10,059 new positive COVID-19 cases were reported (15%). This brings the total to a total ofContinue Reading
One Florida politician is saying the quiet part outloud: coronavirus cases have soared in Florida and across the nation in large part because of the protets and rallies. Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez told CBS News on Sunday that the recent series of protests in the area “had a lot toContinue Reading
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this weekend’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Brickyard 400. Johnson 44, is the first NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus and will be quarantined until testing negative. He was tested earlier Friday after his wife, Chani,Continue Reading
Hillsborough County health officials have confirmed a case of Naegleria fowleri, aka the brain-eating amoeba. Health officials did not release any information about the patient. Naegleria fowleri is a microscopic amoeba which is a single-celled living organism. It can cause a rare and devastating infection of the brain called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The amoeba isContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) today reported that out of the tests performed for more than 67,000 people Thursday, 9,488 new positive COVID-19 cases (9,415 Florida residents and 73 non-Florida residents) were recorded, or about 15% of those tested. The total case count in the state now stands atContinue Reading
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered 19 counties with surging coronavirus outbreaks to close indoor restaurants, wineries, movie theaters and other venues Wednesday, saying California must act to keep the pandemic from spiraling out of control. The new move also bans churches from singing and chanting, while still allowing services. “The actContinue Reading
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. FDA has identified the followingContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) is issuing a rabies alert for neighborhoods surrounding All Faiths Memorial Park and Dew Drop Park in Casselberry. The alert is in response to a raccoon which tested positive for rabies in that area. This rabies alert is for 60 days.Continue Reading
Lucio Gordan, MD, President and Managing Physician of Florida Cancer Specialists Research & Institute (FCS), will lead an educational session at the Community Oncology Advocacy Summit, a national virtual meeting presented by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA). Scheduled for July 15, 2020, the one-day virtual conference will focus on patient advocacy and the impact ofContinue Reading
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) recently celebrated the start of construction of its new Trinity Cancer Center. When complete in early 2021, the 37,000 square foot facility will include radiation oncology and next-generation PET/CT imaging technology along with 27 exam rooms and 52 chairs for chemotherapy and other infusions.Continue Reading
Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $800,000 in funding for the Bitner Plante ALS Initiative of Florida in the 2020-2021 budget released yesterday. The Initiative provides support for ALS patients seeking treatment at the multidisciplinary clinics located at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville; University of South Florida, Tampa; University of Miami, Miami; and UFContinue Reading
Florida is one of the two dozen or so states, particularly in the south and west, that have reported an increase or surge in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. On Saturday, test results for more than 72,100 individuals were reported to DOH and 8,530 were positive for COVID-19. During theContinue Reading
Governor Ralph Northam wants residents to file a complaint against neighbors, friends, and churchgoers who they feel aren’t complying with his executive order about Phase 2 restrictions regarding social distancing, masks, and establishment capacities. The Virginia Department of Public Health is urging residents to “snitch on” public gatherings and otherContinue Reading
In a follow-up to a report earlier this week, health authorities in Monroe County, FL reported eight additional cases of Dengue fever. The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County says all indications are that these infections were locally acquired. All the cases are being treated and are expected toContinue Reading
Officials with the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County have issued a mosquito-borne illness alert after reporting 10 human locally-transmitted West Nile virus (WNV) cases Thursday. This brings the total to 14 WNV cases in Miami-Dade County year-to-date. West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of mosquito-borne diseaseContinue Reading
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) published an updated solid organ transplant guideline to assess donors and monitor recipients for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections. This guideline reflects advances in transplant technology and safety thatContinue Reading
An Oregon county’s mask mandate has exceptions about racial profiling putting non-White residents at higher risk of contracting coronavirus. Lincoln County, Oregon, requires most residents to wear face coverings in public settings, indoors or outdoors. The requirement will not extend to minorities if they fear harassment, the county said. “The followingContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) saw it’s largest increase in newly confirmed COVID-19 cases with 5508 reported in today’s update. Nearly 16 percent of the 36,300 tests performed Tuesday were positive. This brings the state total to 109,014. The deaths of forty-four Florida residents who tested positive for COVID-19 haveContinue Reading
