Gainesville and other towns across Florida are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Gainesville, FL community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Florida hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Florida Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Florida government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Florida COVID-19 Cases

Florida New Coronavirus Cases:
Florida Total Coronavirus Cases: 7,601,589
Florida New Coronavirus Deaths:
Florida Total Coronavirus Deaths: 88,695
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Gainesville

Gainesville hospitals balance more COVID-19 patients with staff absences

The University of Florida Health Shands Hospital had 143 total COVID-19-positive patients on Thursday and another 21 who were no longer infectious, according to Chief Operating Officer Traci d ... More info »

Gainesville - 01/13/2022 09:00pm

What You Need To Know About Coronavirus In Florida

Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 392-5551 ... Scott Rivkees, Florida's Surgeon General, said the vast majority of Florida COVID-19 cases are related to international travel; ... More info »

WUFT - 03/09/2020 11:37am

Florida COVID: Coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations in Florida - Gainesville Sun

The Florida Department of Health reported 5,558 new COVID-19 cases and 57 newly verified deaths ... COVID-19 in Florida: What you need to know Thursday, Oct. 22. Megan Kearney. The Gainesville Sun. More info »

Gainesville - 10/21/2020 12:00pm

As Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise, Gainesville Offers Free Drive-Up Testing At Citizens Field

Before 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, cars lined up at Citizens Field for free coronavirus testing. The City of Gainesville, Community Foundation, Walmart Foundation, and the health department ... More info »

WUFT - 06/29/2020 03:34am

Florida doctor convinces man at Gainesville bar to get COVID vaccine - USA TODAY

Dr. Duane Mitchell didn’t expect to convince a stranger to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when he went to a restaurant for dinner in Gainesville, Florida over the summer. More info »

USA Today - 10/13/2021 12:00pm

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