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Based on the latest COVID-19 developments, and for the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, The University of Tampa has decided that online course delivery for students will continue through the rest of the Spring 2020 semester. [Read more…] about UT Will Continue Online Course Delivery Throughout This Semester and Cancel In-Person Commencement
The Florida Forest Service today announced actions being taken to ensure the safety of the public and state employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Closes Campgrounds, Halts Tours in Response to COVID-19
“While social distancing is incredibly important as a means to help limit the spread of COVID-19, unfortunately, this period of isolation is often used by abusers to further exert control and power over their victims. [Read more…] about Statement by Marsy’s Law for Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of Agriculture granted waivers to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), providing flexibility to allow schools, child care institutions, and community organizations to feed children during the current COVID-19 school closures. [Read more…] about Florida Granted Federal Waivers to Serve School Meals During COVID-19 School Closures
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
Since the emergence of COVID-19 in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has remained in constant communication with State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, public health officials at the local, state and federal levels and executive agency leaders. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Leading Coordinated Response to Threat of COVID-19 in Florida
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
