After testing more than 213,000 residents and visitors for the COVID-19 virus, Manatee County’s free testing program will be coming to an end this week. Testing will be available through the Manatee Department of Health.
Manatee County’s positivity rate is now over 30%, which is the highest rate registered since the pandemic started, according to the Florida Department of Health in the county.
The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County and Manatee County Government announced that they are offering an additional location for COVID-19 testing.
The Sarasota County School District sent out an email to families on Friday regarding the COVID-19 resources that are available ahead of the Spring semester.
After announcing it would distribute at home COVID-19 tests Wednesday, the Manatee County Government has given out all of its tests at three of its five library locations.
A Florida teacher hospitalized with COVID-19 has died after her husband unsuccessfully sued to force doctors to treat her with ivermectin, a drug popular among some skeptics of accepted coronavirus treatments despite a lack of studies proving its effectiveness.
Former Saturday Night Live cast member Jim Breuer announced during a Facebook live that he would be cancelling shows at any venues that required proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Starting on Friday, Manatee County School District employees, students, and Manatee County Government employees will have access to a new COVID-19 testing site.
The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County wants to remind the public that those in need can come grab the no-cost COVID-19 vaccinations at its clinic on Sixth Avenue East in Bradenton.