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Sanford, Fla. – As in-person learning at schools resumes, everyone in their households should take steps to stay healthy and protect each other from getting sick. Practice everyday preventive actions, limit interactions with other people, and stay informed on COVID-19 updates.
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Statewide Articles
- Radon Month
- Florida Vaccine Update
- Governor Ron DeSantis, Hospital CEOs Announce Distribution Plan for Weekly COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation and Recognize Statewide Progress on Vaccine Distribution
- Florida Department of Health Issues Update on COVID-19
- The Florida Department of Health Recognizes World AIDS Day
Local Articles
- American Heart Association Recognizes DOH-Seminole for Workplace Health Achievement
- Florida Health in Seminole County Recognizes National Diabetes Month
- Rabies Alert Issued for Seminole County
- Evento De Vacunación Contra La Gripe
- Flu Vaccine Event

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Executive Order 20-315 which outlines that providers can only administer the COVID-19 vaccine to the following groups:
– Long-term care facility residents and staff.
– Persons 65 years of age and older.
– Health care personnel with direct patient contact.
– Persons deemed to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by hospital providers.
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines in Florida.
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