UF's in-house testing remains steady while quarantine numbers drop during the first week-and-a-half of classes.
There are 56 active COVID-19 student cases and 16 active staff cases as of Tuesday night. These cases represent students and staff who have reported a positive test result to ACPS within the past 10 days.
UFF-UF and UF-GAU want more transparency from UF and UF Health Shands regarding ICU capacities and action plan thresholds.
367 have tested positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 4.
![Michael Kuenstle, a 59-year-old UF School of Architecture associate professor, died Dec. 12 due to COVID-19 complications. [Courtesy to The Alligator: Nancy Clark]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/7c0de79a-0eb6-41e5-a9f4-9f6881f2e3ef.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The School of Architecture’s longest-tenured faculty member, Kuenstle was known for his strong commitment to both his professional and personal lives. He served on the board of the Florida Foundation for Architecture, became the state board director of the American Institute of Architects and contributed to numerous architectural publications — all while building a family with his wife and 17-year-old son.
UF Health Shands Hospital administered its first 12 vaccines from UF Health Jacksonville at a news conference early Wednesday morning. All UF Health workers are expected to be vaccinated within two months.
UF Health is one of the "Pfizer Five" hospitals in Florida to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. UF Health Jacksonville received about 20,000 vaccines Monday and delivered 4,000 to UF Health in Gainesville. UF will vaccinate its frontline medical staff in Gainesville starting Wednesday.
UF’s COVID-19 testing capacity will be accelerated in the Spring as it becomes mandatory for thousands of students.
Union leaders say measures to protect faculty and staff members aren’t suitable enough
With the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations work to feed the hungry for Thanksgiving
How the pandemic has affected the availability of cultural cuisine in Gainesville
Students go on dates and make new connections with one another during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and rainy weather didn’t stop students from spreading holiday cheer
Gators fans discuss Steve Spurrier’s football legacy
Tourism has a major economic impact on the city
About 40 people protested against UF’s decision to have in-person classes in the Spring
The community has juggled working long hours while having their children learning from home
Assisted-living residents and UF Health patients face challenges beyond the immediate threat of COVID-19
The Gainesville Roller Rebels have yet to return to the rink — but that has not stopped them from being a team.
Despite COVID-19, the student Game Room is still setting up its pins
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