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Health officials verified that an infected adult was on the campus of Naples Classical Academy for less than three hours on Feb. 10, but the school says no additional cases have been reported.
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The cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, which will reduce the income eligibility for aid and remove a key medication from coverage, are slated to take effect Saturday.
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Statewide infections increased from 67 to 92 from Feb. 7 to Feb.14, according to the Florida Department of Health. Meantime, the CDC said it had confirmed 982 cases as of Thursday.
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The AHF wants a court to resume proceedings in a legal challenge to the DeSantis administration’s move to reduce enrollment eligibility in a program that helps people purchase medications.
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Michael Emanuel Rajner says lawmakers are willing to shore up a purported $120 million deficit in the medication program and the health department "needs to stand down."
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Casey DeSantis has made numerous appearances about the Healthy Florida First initiative, which tests for toxins and heavy metals in food.
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On "The Florida Roundup," a discussion on Healthy Florida First's reports on toxins in food. An expert says there needs to be more open dialogue about the process, and it "must be taken into context."
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The private university in Collier County had reported more cases in its current outbreak but said it will now rely on the state Department of Health dashboard for updates.
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The AIDS Healthcare Foundation calls the bill a "ramsom note" after it sued the health department for failing to comply with a public records request related to altering ADAP.
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The Mater Dei Clinic at the school reported there had been no new testing over 72 hours. Additionally, the clinic reported that the last positive case reported had been on Feb. 2.
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Measles is highly contagious, and immunization rates in some counties are below the 95% recommended for herd immunity.
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The Florida Department of Health in Collier County is providing additional resources at the private college to monitor for suspected measles cases and minimize transmission.