covid

Lake County Schools to offer COVID-19 vaccine to older employees and all school nurses and clinic workers

Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake County and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to district employees age 65 and older, all school and district nurses, and…

Lake County quickly fills appointment-based COVID-19 vaccinations

Lake County began taking appointments at 2 p.m. Jan. 12 for immunizations for the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine, and then by 2:41 p.m. county officials announced all appointments are full at this time. “Interested persons can text COVIDUPDATE to 888777 for…

Residents affected by COVID-19 may apply for rent, mortgage relief

Lake County is accepting applications for Phase 2 of the Lake CARES Resident Assistance Grant Program. Applications will be accepted through 11 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30. The program is funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and residents…

New COVID-19 rapid tests available to senior communities

During a recent COVID-19 press conference in The Villages, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management is distributing BinaxNOW rapid tests across the state to senior communities and long-term care facilities, as well as other sites,…

Residents impacted by COVID-19 may apply for rent, mortgage funds

Lake County Board of County Commissioners recently voted to allocate $15 million in CARES Act funding for resident assistance. Eligible Lake County residents who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 may receive up to $4,000 in rent or mortgage assistance…

Commissioners increase funds for businesses impacted by COVID-19

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners has approved increasing grant award amounts for all qualified for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations impacted by COVID-19, according to a news release from county officials. The $16 million grants program – known as…

Florida reports lowest number COVID-19 cases since mid-June

The Sunshine State recorded the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since June 15, according to a news release on Sept. 8 from the Florida Department of Health. The DOH also reports a steady decline in the number of reported…

2020 Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

The annual Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire, the most profitable fundraiser for the Education Foundation of Lake County, has been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus, organization and Lake County officials announced in a press release Friday. The…

Lake County lists available COVID-19 testing locations

The following COVID-19 testing options are available for Lake County residents for the week of Aug. 10, according to a news release: Adult Medicine of Lake County Testing is $20 each for COVID-19 swab tests, antibody and rapid tests for…

Nursing Homes Request Priority and Funding from Congress in Next COVID Bill to Protect Residents and Caregivers

Nursing homes and assisted living communities ask for funding for testing, PPE supplies and workforce, and priority for vaccine distribution. Nursing homes received only 4.3% of the $175 billion Provider Relief Fund from CARES Act; zero funding for…