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Here's how to decide if you're safe to go out when you're …
WEBFeb 17, 2022 · The good news is, the numbers of COVID-19 cases are plummeting across the country. But there's still a stunning amount of virus spreading in many places, with more than 100,000 reported cases a day.
Still testing positive after day 10? How to decide when to end your ...
WEBJun 30, 2022 · Nobody wants to infect their friends and family, but do you really have to keep isolating at day 12, 13 or beyond? Unfortunately — and perhaps unsurprisingly — the science is not entirely settled.
Florida's largest medical marijuana operator just became the …
WEBOct 1, 2021 · Trulieve, the state’s largest medical marijuana operator, is now the nation’s biggest cannabis retailer, after closing on a $2.1 billion deal to acquire former competitor Harvest Health & Recreation.
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WEBNews Service of Florida. , September 23, 2024. Trulieve pitched in $5 million from Sept. 7-13 ─ $92.77 million in all ─ to the Smart & Safe committee, which wants recreational marijuana legalized through a Nov. 5 ballot measure. Curaleaf kicked in another $1 million. Health News Florida.
What to know about Prime, the drink that Schumer wants …
WEBJul 11, 2023 · PRIME energy drinks are displayed for sale on shelves at a Walmart Supercenter on July 10, 2023 in Austin, Texas. U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer has called on the FDA to investigate whether the drinks pose health risks to children. Prime drinks have become a Gen Z status symbol, a prized social media prop for a certain brand of teen male.
As Florida's 6-week abortion law begins, here are 7 things to know
WEBApr 30, 2024 · 2. There are exceptions to the six-week ban, but they have limits. Florida's six-week abortion ban includes exceptions for some vulnerable communities and when a mother or fetus' life is in danger. Survivors of rape, incest or human trafficking can access abortions until 15 weeks of pregnancy under the new law.
COVID testing FAQ: when to test, what kind of test to use and …
WEBUpdated January 18, 2022 at 5:30 PM ET. Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at [email protected] with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." See an archive of our FAQs here.. In an ideal world, the U.S. would be awash in COVID tests.
CDC lists more Florida counties at high risk for COVID transmission
WEBJun 7, 2022 · The latest surge of COVID-19 across Florida has placed more than 20 counties at high risk of community spread during the previous week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.. The 24 counties include nearly all of Central Florida, coast to coast, and South Florida.
Committed: Improving Florida’s Baker Act For Children A Challenge
WEBDec 18, 2020 · Florida’s law regarding the involuntary commitment of children for psychiatric treatment under the Baker Act is applied inconsistently. The law says three factors have to be present to initiate an involuntary mental health exam on anyone in the state. First, an individual has to refuse a voluntary exam, or be unable to determine for ...