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May 21, 2024 · Florida COVID-19 Data. Now posted weekly on CHARTS, alongside all other public health data. Charts Dashboard. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that is caused by a coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2, which was first identified in 2019.
Jan 6, 2022 · Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Health (Department) issued updated testing guidance and recommendations to maximize the benefits of COVID-19 testing in Florida. A copy of the full COVID-19 testing guidance can be found here. Overview.
Aug 10, 2021 · It emphasizes Florida data while making national comparisons. It includes: Weekly COVID-19 Cases Among Florida Residents; Weekly COVID-19 Testing Volume and New Test Positivity; Weekly Vaccination Doses and Rates; Age Distribution of New People Vaccinated Each Week; Map Comparing County-Level Vaccination Rates
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The ICATT program will continue to provide no-cost COVID-19 testing for uninsured people that are symptomatic or exposed. More than 19,000 ICATT sites will offer no-cost COVID-19 vaccines under the CDC Bridge Access program to adults without health insurance and adults without full vaccine insurance coverage. An estimated 10,000 ICATT sites continue to support testing and disease surveillance needs at non-emergency levels. A list of no-cost COVID-19 testing sites can be found on the COVID-19 Testing Locator website. To find a no-cost COVID-19 vaccine near you please visit vaccines.gov.
The COVID-19 testing locator helps you find no-cost COVID-19 testing locations and contact information for the providers. Because every provider handles appointments differently, schedule your appointment directly with the provider you choose.
What changes are being made to the ICATT program?
CDC is maintaining ICATT capabilities through a warm base (WB) strategy for testing post public health emergency (PHE). The term “warm base” refers to supporting a smaller testing network to maintain core capabilities while maintaining the structural capacity needed to rapidly expand in the event of a public health emergency. The WB strategy includes the continuation of contractual agreements with four vendors to provide testing for uninsured people that are symptomatic or exposed.
ICATT will continue to provide no-cost testing to uninsured people who are symptomatic or exposed. A list of ICATT sites can be found on the CDC COVID-19 Testing Locator website.
Why did CDC launch the testing locator?
CDC continues to focus on health equity and ensuring access to lifesaving COVID-19 tools. Ensuring access to testing is part of the Administration’s strategy: FACT SHEET: Actions Taken by the Biden-Harris Administration to Ensure Continued COVID-19 Protections and Surge Preparedness After Public Health Emergency Transition | The White House
Providing COVID-19 testing ensures that the nation continues to effectively manage COVID-19, minimize its disruptions, and stay prepared for whatever may come.
Case counts include individuals who have either a positive SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) result or antigen result. Data are provisional and subject to change. COVID-19 is monitored to prevent and control outbreaks and severe disease outcomes.
Jan 6, 2022 · The state’s new guidance advises people who have COVID-19 symptoms and have a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should get tested and seek “early monoclonal antibody or antiviral...
COVID-19 testing is widely available by various health care agencies, such as: CVS. Heart of Florida Health Center. Langley Health Services. Local urgent/express care facilities. Some primary care providers.
