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Florida sees another COVID-19 spike as tri-county area tops 66,000 cases
Two more local residents have lost their battle with COVID-19 as Florida saw another of day of significant increases in new cases of the virus and the tri-county area hit another milestone by surpassing 66,000 cumulative cases of the potentially deadly illness.
12 more local COVID-19 deaths as Florida sees significant spike in new cases
Twelve more local residents have succumbed to COVID-19 as Florida continued to see a post-spring break increase in new cases of the potentially deadly virus.
One more local COVID-19 fatality as Florida tops 2.1 million cases of deadly virus
One more local resident has succumbed to COVID-19 as Florida surpassed 2.1 million cumulative cases of the virus and reported an increase Thursday of more than 7,900 new cases .
7 more local COVID-19 deaths as state’s positivity rate climbs after spring break
Seven more local residents have succumbed to COVID-19 as new cases of the virus continued to be reported Wednesday across Florida and the positivity rate increased – possibly because of the recent influx of spring breakers.
Florida among five states with nearly half of all new COVID-19 cases
A new study showed that Florida is among five states that comprise an overwhelming percentage of the nation’s new Coronavirus cases.
More than 4,700 new COVID-19 cases in Florida as vaccines open to all adults
Florida reported more than 4,700 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 more fatalities Sunday as the state geared up to offer vaccinations to adults of all ages.
8 more local COVID-19 deaths as tri-county area surpasses milestone in cases
Eight more local residents have succumbed to COVID-19 as the tri-county area surpassed 65,000 cumulative cases of the virus reported since March 2020.
Ocala hospitals named among America’s 100 best for spine surgery
Ocala Regional Medical Center and West Marion Community Hospital have been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for spine surgery.
5 more local deaths and spike in Florida cases as CDC relaxes travel guidelines
On the day when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loosened COVID-19 travel guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated, five more local residents lost their battle with the deadly virus and Florida reported another spike in new cases.
Florida sees significant spike in COVID-19 cases and 71 more deaths
Florida reported the biggest spike in COVID-19 cases since early March on Thursday as 71 more deaths were reported across the Sunshine State.
7 more local COVID-19 deaths as virus continues to slam Ocala and Marion County
Seven more tri-county residents have succumbed to COVID-19 as new cases of the deadly virus continue to be identified in Ocala and other communities in Marion County.
Marion County residents encouraged to register quickly for COVID-19 vaccinations
With COVID-19 vaccines opening up to anyone 18 years of age or older on Monday, April 5, Marion County residents are being encouraged to sign up for vaccinations.