Following up on the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner Corcoran to continue education for Florida students, Florida Virtual School (FLVS®) will provide up to 100 free digital courses to all Florida schools for Florida students through the end of the school year. [Read more…] about Florida Virtual School® to Provide 100 Free Digital Courses to All Florida Schools
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Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump
Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter to President Donald Trump formally requesting that he declare a Major Disaster as Florida responds to COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump
Florida homegrown health information exchange pioneer makes patient record access seamless in a widespread COVID-19 outbreak
HIE Networks’ exchange system can combine patient records from all sources
If Florida is forced to contend with a massive outbreak of COVID-19, quickly accessing patient records from all sources becomes crucial. [Read more…] about Florida homegrown health information exchange pioneer makes patient record access seamless in a widespread COVID-19 outbreak
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues an Executive Order Regarding Bars, Beaches and Restaurants
Governor Ron DeSantis today issued an Executive Order that will reduce density and crowds in restaurants, bars, nightclubs and beaches to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Issues an Executive Order Regarding Bars, Beaches and Restaurants
Pfizer Outlines Five-Point Plan to Battle COVID-19
Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla Calls on Biopharma Industry
to Collaborate on Combatting the Global Pandemic
Pfizer today issued a five-point plan calling on the biopharmaceutical industry to join the company in committing to unprecedented collaboration to combat COVID-19. [Read more…] about Pfizer Outlines Five-Point Plan to Battle COVID-19
Governor DeSantis Activates Emergency Business Damage Assessment Survey for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Business Damage Assessment Survey can be taken online at floridadisaster.biz
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Activates Emergency Business Damage Assessment Survey for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
FDACS Advises Businesses on Food Safety & Sanitizing for COVID-19
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Division of Food Safety today provided guidance to Florida food establishments on best practices to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. [Read more…] about FDACS Advises Businesses on Food Safety & Sanitizing for COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis Directs the Division of Emergency Management to Activate to Level II to Coordinate Statewide Response to COVID-19 in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management to activate to Level II to coordinate the state’s response to COVID-19 and provide critical support to the Florida Department of Health and county health departments. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Directs the Division of Emergency Management to Activate to Level II to Coordinate Statewide Response to COVID-19 in Florida
Florida’s Community Health Centers Team Up with Florida Department of Health to Combat COVID-19
Community Health Centers play pivotal role in public health response
Florida’s federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) quickly responded to the Florida Department of Health’s (DOH) request to partner with them on the effort to reduce the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). [Read more…] about Florida’s Community Health Centers Team Up with Florida Department of Health to Combat COVID-19
Senate Considers Slate of Bills Focused on Public Safety
Legislation designed to enhance the health and safety of Florida’s residents and visitors
The Florida Senate today considered several pieces of legislation focused on wide-ranging aspects of public safety and security. [Read more…] about Senate Considers Slate of Bills Focused on Public Safety
