COVID-19
COVID-19 Dashboard
UF sees on-campus case of COVID-19 in Hume Hall
By Thomas Weber | Sep. 1, 2020A student living on Hume Hall East’s third floor tested positive for COVID-19 during move-in
A guide to masking up in Gainesville: Rules, consequences, how to
By Aurora Martínez | Sep. 1, 2020As of Sunday, more than 5,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Alachua County, according to the Florida Department of Health. So, here’s a guide to wearing a mask in the county and at UF to minimize the spread of the virus.
Midtown reopens with reduced seating and smaller crowds
By Ariana Aspuru and Lianna Hubbard | Aug. 31, 2020Midtown’s socially-distanced bars drove students away by 10 p.m.
COVID-19 and Sports: A six-month timeline
By Ryan Haley | Aug. 30, 2020March 12 – NCAA cancels the remaining athletic events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments as well as all other championships. Notable sports cut short included gymnastics, golf, baseball, softball, tennis, and track and field.
Inside a changing industry: Breweries
By Nora O'Neill | Aug. 30, 2020How the local craft beer industry is trying to adapt to a changing world
Shands ER receives complaints over lax COVID-19 safety regulations
By Thomas Weber | Aug. 30, 2020Several UF students and parents reported overcrowding, lax screening and uncleanliness in the emergency waiting room Saturday
Thousands of individuals, hundreds of businesses apply for County COVID-19 grant
By Tristan Wood | Aug. 25, 2020The Alachua County website has been visited by thousands of local residents and small businesses looking to apply to the county's CARES Act grant program over the past two weeks.
City, Grace Marketplace to close homeless encampment by Monday
By Grethel Aguila | Aug. 20, 2020Twenty-four of the 25 residents were invited to stay at Grace Marketplace
Worried about hurricane season? Here’s how to prepare
By Asta Hemenway | Aug. 9, 2020The Atlantic Ocean is expected to have an “above-normal” hurricane season this year
Voting by mail? Here's what to know
By Kalia Richardson | Aug. 7, 2020UF students voting by mail are advised to vote early and track their ballots
More than a third of UF housing contracts canceled amid pandemic
By Lianna Hubbard | Aug. 4, 2020About 1,000 more contracts were canceled this year than usual
Alachua County grant applications open to residents Aug. 4
By Tristan Wood | Aug. 3, 2020Residents impacted by COVID-19 can be eligible for up to $2,500
Pandemic and profit: Local farms thrive during COVID-19
By Kalia Richardson | Aug. 2, 2020While some have stayed resilient, others struggle to get customers
Sororities, fraternities plan socially-distanced rush for Fall
By Lianna Hubbard | July 30, 2020This rush week, new safety precautions have forced the first three rounds online, with only the final round occurring in person.
Why your COVID-19 test results may be delayed
By Patrick Gross | July 30, 2020Test turnaround time dropped from between seven to 11 days to within 48 hours
COVID-19 deaths increasing in Alachua County
By Grethel Aguila | July 27, 2020There were eight deaths over the last two weeks
Emergency assistance for Alachua County’s veterans is running dry
By Micayla Richardson | July 26, 2020VA centers continue to provide services for veterans remotely and via in-person medical appointments, but additional funding for emergency assistance is running out
Matheson History Museum receives $30,782 from competitive grant
By Thomas Holton | July 26, 2020Local history museum plans on creating online exhibits as doors remain shut due to COVID-19
Crystal balls and Zoom calls: Psychics during COVID-19
By Avery Lotz | July 26, 2020While psychics and spiritual advisors have moved appointments online, neither their businesses nor their abilities have suffered
Study finds college e-cigarette users more susceptible to COVID-19
By Kalia Richardson | July 25, 2020A recent study states that nicotine-containing vape products put users at higher risk of succumbing to the virus
