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An artist’s illustration of antibodies (blue-green structures) attempting to latch onto the antigens on the outer surface of a coronavirus (red). Antibodies are one of the major players in the immune system’s attack against viruses. (Image courtesy of DARIAREN/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS)

COVID-19 Antibodies: What are they and what do they do?

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Dec 9, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to dominate conversations, it's important to clear up misconceptions surrounding one aspect of the virus, antibodies. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions about...

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AP: Florida surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases

AP NEWS Dec 7, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Florida joined Texas and California in surpassing 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as the governor vowed not to adopt any further restrictions or impose closures like those...

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Can COVID patients' organs be donated?

Can COVID patients’ organs be donated?

Aloe Suarez, Features Reporter Dec 1, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Over 100,000 men, women, and children remain on the transplant waiting list as of this year, and during this pandemic, the delay may be longer. According to the U.S. Government...

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FILE - This May 4, 2020, file photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, shows the first patient enrolled in Pfizer's COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clinical trial at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. On Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, Pfizer said an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19. (Courtesy of University of Maryland School of Medicine via AP, File)

What to expect with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 30, 2020

The continuous race to finalize and distribute the COVID-19 vaccine may be nearing its end, but at the finish line, there are those that are quickly lining up to receive it, while others are shaken...

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Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., speaks to the media after a campaign rally for Republican candidates for U.S. Senate Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Sen. David Perdue on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cumming, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

AP: Florida’s Sen. Scott has coronavirus, ‘very mild symptoms’

MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Nov 20, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said Friday he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was isolating at home with "very mild symptoms." He's the second senator, along with Iowa's Chuck...

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The dos and dont’s of traveling during the holiday season

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 18, 2020

Thanksgiving and the whole holiday season is known as a time for friends and family to gather together in celebration, but with COVID-19 numbers now resurging, a conflict arises.  The U.S is currently...

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Jacksonville COVID cases on the rise, most since July

Morgan Jeremy, General Assignment Reporter Nov 17, 2020

On Sunday, the Florida Department of Health reported one of the largest increases in COVID-19 cases since the summer. The number of new positive cases jumped to 10,105, compared to only 4,865 on Nov. 1....

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CVS selected by CDC as COVID-19 vaccine provider

Courtney Green, Reporter Nov 16, 2020

CVS has been selected by the C.D.C. to provide the soon-to-be-available COVID-19 vaccine. The company announced their selection in an email to those subscribed to their pharmacy service, stating that,...

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What the 1918 pandemic tells us about the COVID-19 pandemic

What the 1918 pandemic tells us about the COVID-19 pandemic

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 11, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic shocked Americans with its quick and unexpected arrival, but by looking at the past, we can see that this isn’t the first time the U.S. has experienced a nasty pandemic. As Spanish-American...

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UNF reports new COVID cases doubled last week

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 9, 2020

The university’s most recent update surrounding confirmed coronavirus cases among students and faculty indicated that as of Nov. 5, the number of new cases has doubled in the last week.  COVID...

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FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, file photo, the Pfizer logo is displayed at world headquarters in New York. On Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, Pfizer said an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

AP: Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective

LINDA A. JOHNSON and LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writers Nov 9, 2020

Pfizer said Monday that an early peek at the data on its coronavirus vaccine suggests the shots may be a surprisingly robust 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, putting the company on track to apply...

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Dealing with the upcoming flu season among COVID-19

Dealing with the upcoming flu season among COVID-19

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Nov 4, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With flu season around the corner and a pandemic surrounding us, college students may question how to prepare for the upcoming months. Influenza viruses, commonly known as the flu,...

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