Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is offering appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson’s Jannsen COVID-19 vaccine.

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July 16, 2021 14:40:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is offering appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson’s Jannsen COVID-19 vaccine.

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July 13, 2021 16:02:00

Crandon Park North Beach Advisory

MIAMI, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples collected at this location did not meet the recreational water quality standard for enterococci. By state regulation, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is required to issue an advisory to inform the public in a specific area when this standard is not met.

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July 08, 2021 10:25:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is offering appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson’s Jannsen COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine is available to individuals 12 years of age and older while the Johnson & Johnson’s Jannsen vaccine is available to individuals 18 years of age and older.

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June 24, 2021

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OBSERVES NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY 2021

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June 24, 2021

DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

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June 18, 2021 09:57:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is offering appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include 12 years of age and older following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation.

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June 04, 2021 10:47:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is opening appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include 12 years of age and older following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation.

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June 01, 2021 11:47:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is opening appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include 12 years of age and older following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation.

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May 27, 2021

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Issues Updates on Next Phase of Florida’s COVID-19 Response as State Surpasses 10 Million Floridians Vaccinated

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May 23, 2021 11:21:00

Veggies and Fruits Increase Provides More Nutritional Access to WIC Families

Miami, Fla. – On March 12, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) authorized State WIC Agencies to enhance the WIC benefit for a period of four months, expanding the vegetable and fruit voucher from $9/month for children and $11/month for women to $35 per month, per participant. WIC’s vegetable and fruit voucher is known as the Cash Value Benefit (CVB).

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May 21, 2021 18:29:00

Miami-Dade County Health Department Issues Updates on Next Phase of Florida’s COVID-19 Response as State Approaches Nearly 10 Million Floridians Vaccinated

MIAMI – As Florida approaches nearly 10 million Floridians vaccinated, COVID-19 testing is being transitioned to a locally-led effort through primary care providers, retail and pharmacy locations, and local governments.

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May 16, 2021 10:58:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Observes HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

Miami – In observance of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day – May 18th, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, the Miami Collaborative MSM Workgroup and community partners will host a free online webinar.

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May 13, 2021 16:17:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Announces Vaccine Appointments to include 12 years of age and older

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is opening appointments for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include 12 years of age and older following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation.

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April 30, 2021 12:07:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Announces Vaccine Appointments

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is opening appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for the week of Monday, May 3rd through Friday, May 7th

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April 29, 2021 15:29:00

Consortium Annual Event and Award Ceremony

Miami, FL – The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade County will be hosting the 2021 Annual Event and Awards Ceremony virtually which will include the Florida Worksite Wellness Awards on Friday, October 1, 2021. The combined event will highlight the initiatives promoted by the Consortium and its partners, as well as, recognize the important strides that local businesses have made in improving employee health and well-being. This year we are celebrating “Fall into Healthy Habits.”

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April 26, 2021 13:08:00

Tobacco Free Florida Week

MIAMI, FLA. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Tobacco Prevention and Control Program will use the upcoming Tobacco Free Florida Week to draw attention to the root causes of tobacco’s deadly toll on Miami-Dade County’s Black population. With social justice issues being at the forefront of recent public discussion, the week of action will be themed Uproot the Truth: Tobacco Use in the Black Community.

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April 20, 2021 12:46:00

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2021

MIAMI – During Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 18-24, 2021 the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes and honors its medical laboratory professionals who play a critical role in every aspect of health care, safeguard the public’s health by continually improving quality and safety, informatics and data science, laboratory preparedness and workforce competencies.

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March 02, 2021 11:37:00

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER FOR THE HEALING OF HIV/AIDS

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes National Week of Prayer for the Healing of HIV/AIDS. The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS (NWPHA) is an annual HIV awareness campaign that mobilizes faith communities and highlights the contributions and impact congregations are making in areas of HIV prevention, testing, direct service, advocacy, and community engagement. The NWPHA is an initiative of the Balm in Gilead.

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February 09, 2021 17:40:00

Swimming Advisory Lifted for South Pointe Drive Beach in Miami Beach

Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for South Pointe Drive Beach in Miami Beach which was issued on February 3, 2021.

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February 08, 2021 11:35:00

Getting 2 Zero HIV-AIDS Awareness Week 2021

Miami, FL-The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes “Getting 2 Zero” HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. Miami-Dade County made a community investment to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In 2017, a resolution declared the third week in February as "Getting 2 Zero Miami-Dade County Awareness Week".

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February 03, 2021 16:55:00

Swimming Advisory Issued for S. Pointe Drive in Miami Beach

MIAMI, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples collected at this location did not meet the recreational water quality standard for enterococci. By state regulation, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is required to issue an advisory to inform the public in a specific area when this standard is not met.

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February 02, 2021 16:22:00

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOGNIZES NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY

Miami, FL – February 7, 2021 commemorates National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), a National HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative. NBHAAD was founded in 1999 as a national response to the growing HIV and AIDS epidemic in African American communities.

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January 24, 2021 11:06:00

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Recognizes "Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE)"

Miami, FL- The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) recognizes “Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE)”, a national initiative that supports areas across the U.S. which face high rates of new HIV cases. Miami-Dade County has one of the highest rates of HIV in the country.

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January 12, 2021 16:30:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory for 53rd Street Miami Beach

Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for 53rd Street in Miami Beach which was issued on January 6, 2021.

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January 08, 2021 13:01:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Opens Limited Number of COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County opens a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine appointments for seniors ages 65 and older by appointment only.

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January 06, 2021 15:54:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Issues Swimming Advisory at 53rd Street in Miami Beach

MIAMI, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples collected at this location did not meet the recreational water quality standard for enterococci. By state regulation, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is required to issue an advisory to inform the public in a specific area when this standard is not met.

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January 06, 2021 10:36:00

QUIT SMOKING IN 2021 WITH THE HELP OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Miami, Fla. Choosing to quit smoking and protecting overall health and immune systems has never been more crucial than now. Tobacco Free Florida and Miami-Dade County are encouraging tobacco users to make a plan to quit smoking to improve their health in 2021.

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December 29, 2020

Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Hosts Webinar to Recognize January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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December 18, 2020 15:11:00

Swimming Advisory Lifted for 53rd Street in Miami Beach

Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for 53rd Street in Miami Beach which was issued on December 16, 2020.

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December 16, 2020 15:03:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory at 53rd Street in Miami Beach

Miami, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples collected at this location did not meet the recreational water quality standard for Enterococci. By state regulation, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is required to issue an advisory to inform the public in a specific area when this standard is not met.

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November 26, 2020 15:10:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory for Key Biscayne Beach Club

Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for Key Biscayne Beach Club which was issued on November 25, 2020.

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November 25, 2020 15:45:00

ON WORLD AIDS DAY DOH-MIAMI-DADE CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST HIV-AIDS

Miami, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County unites with people and communities worldwide as we observe World AIDS Day, December 1, by showing support for people living with HIV and honoring those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

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November 25, 2020 13:43:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory for Key Biscayne Beach Club

Miami, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples collected at this location did not meet the recreational water quality standard for Enterococci. By state regulation, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is required to issue an advisory to inform the public in a specific area when this standard is not met.

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November 22, 2020 15:35:00

DOH-Miami-Dade's WIC Program hosts the 7th Annual Drive-Thru Holiday Health and Resource Fair

Miami, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County WIC Program will host the 7th Annual Drive-Thru Holiday Homestead/Florida City Health and Resource Fair at the Homestead/Florida City WIC clinic located at 753 West Palm Drive, Florida City, FL 33034 on Saturday, December 5th, 2020 from 10:00am – 12:00pm.

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November 18, 2020

DOH-Miami-Dade Encourages Quit Attempts and Awareness During the Great American Smokeout

Miami, Fla. – With the annual Great American Smokeout taking place on November 19, 2020, Tobacco Free Florida in Miami-Dade County is using this observance to encourage people to make a plan to quit smoking using the free tools and services available to Floridians.

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November 17, 2020 15:38:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Swimming Advisory for Dog Beach in Rickenbacker Causeway

Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for Dog Beach on Rickenbacker Causeway which was issued on November 13, 2020.

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November 13, 2020 15:36:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Issues a Swimming Advisory at Dog Beach in Rickenbacker Causeway

MIAMI, FL - Two consecutive beach water samples collected at this location did not meet the recreational water quality standard for enterococci. By state regulation, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is required to issue an advisory to inform the public in a specific area when this standard is not met.

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November 13, 2020 14:40:00

Flood Waters Pose Health Risks

MIAMI, FL — Recent heavy rains cause flooding. Skin contact with flood waters alone does not pose a serious health risk. However, health hazards are a concern when waters are contaminated with bacteria and viruses.

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November 08, 2020

Tropical Storm Eta Flood Waters Pose Health Risks

MIAMI, FL — Storms can cause flooding. Skin contact with flood waters alone does not pose a serious health risk. However, health hazards are a concern when waters are contaminated with bacteria and viruses.

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November 08, 2020

DOH TS Eta PRECAUTIONARY SWIM ADVISORY

Miami, Fla. — Due to the potential effects on water quality related to Tropical Storm Eta, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) has issued a county wide precautionary swim advisory for all public beaches. At this time, swimming is not recommended.

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November 08, 2020

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Administrative Offices and Clinics to close Monday, November 9, 2020

Miami, FL - Due to weather conditions from Tropical Storm ETA, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) administrative offices and clinics will close Monday, November 9, 2020. DOH-Miami-Dade will continue COVID-19 operations.

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November 07, 2020

TS Eta Carbo Monoxide

Miami, FL— As Floridians begin the task of preparing for a storm, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is urging the public to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) exposure by taking precautions with gas-powered appliances and charcoal or gas grills.

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November 07, 2020

TS Eta Alert Private Well Owners

Miami, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) advises residents living in homes with private wells affected by flood waters to take precautions against disease-causing organisms that may make their water unsafe to drink.

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October 19, 2020 02:27:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Health Officials Confirm Three Cases of West Nile Virus

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Three additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of 59 West Nile virus infections in 2020.

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October 18, 2020 11:54:00

Students working against Tobacco Tackle Disposable E-cigarettes on Not A Lab Rat Day

Miami, FL —The third annual Not A Lab Rat Day is taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) is educating about the potential dangers of disposable e-cigarettes. SWAT, Florida’s youth-led movement to combat the tobacco and e-cigarettes industries, is encouraging their peers to protect themselves and future generations from nicotine addiction by fighting back against the industries.

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October 13, 2020 13:01:00

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Encourages Residents to Get Flu Shot Now

Miami, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is urging residents to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible. Once vaccinated, it takes about two weeks to offer protection.

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October 11, 2020 23:35:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

Miami, Fla. – In recognition of National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County and local partners will host two free community awareness events.

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October 05, 2020 19:50:00

Miami-Dade Health Officials Confirm One Additional Case of West Nile Virus

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. One additional human case of West Nile virus infection of local transmission has been confirmed in a Miami-Dade resident. There has been a total of 56 West Nile virus infections in 2020.

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September 28, 2020

Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Announces 2020 Virtual Community Health Improvement Plan Annual Meeting

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September 22, 2020 18:52:00

DOH-Miami-Dade County’s Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade will be hosting Health Equity in 2020: What Does this Mean and Why Does it Matter in the Age of COVID-19?

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County’s Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade will be hosting the Health Equity in 2020: What Does this Mean and Why Does it Matter in the Age of COVID-19? Webinar event on Friday, October 2, 2020.

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September 21, 2020 18:52:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Health Officials Confirm One Case of Dengue Fever

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. A case of dengue fever of local transmission has been confirmed in a Miami-Dade resident. There has been a total of two locally acquired dengue cases in 2020.

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September 21, 2020 18:52:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Health Officials Confirm One Additional Case of West Nile Virus

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. One additional human case of West Nile virus infection of local transmission has been confirmed in a Miami-Dade resident. There has been a total of 55 West Nile virus infections in 2020.

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September 11, 2020

HEALTH OFFICIALS CONFIRM FIVE ADDITIONAL WEST NILE VIRUS CASES

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September 03, 2020 10:37:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Health Officials Confirm Five Additional West Nile Virus Cases

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Five additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of 49 West Nile virus infections in 2020.

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August 21, 2020 14:32:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Health Officials Announce Eleven Additional West Nile Virus Cases

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Eleven additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. These cases became infected between June and July 2020 but required additional complex testing at the CDC for final confirmation.

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August 13, 2020

UPDATED: HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE SEVEN CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS

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August 04, 2020 13:35:00

HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE TWO CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS

Miami, Fla – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Two additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of twenty-six West Nile virus infections in 2020.

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July 27, 2020

HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE TWO CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Two additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of twenty-four West Nile virus infections in 2020.

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July 17, 2020

HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE FOUR CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Four additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of twenty-two West Nile virus infections in 2020.

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July 13, 2020

THE WIC PROGRAM CONTINUES SERVING FAMILIES DURING COVID-19

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County WIC Program has 15 WIC centers in Miami-Dade County that continue providing virtual services. Most services will be conducted by phone, email, mail or fax including eligibility determination, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, food package assignments, and EBT card issuance. Select number of clients may need to physically come into a WIC center if they have a specialized formula that needs to be directly provided to the client or if they are unable to send documents electronically.

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July 03, 2020

HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE FOUR CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Four additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of eighteen West Nile virus infections in 2020.

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June 30, 2020

DOH-Miami-Dade County Lifts Swimming Advisory at: Surfside 93rd Street

Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for Surfside 93rd Street beach which was issued on June 24, 2020.

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June 25, 2020

HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE TEN CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Ten additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of fourteen West Nile virus infections in 2020.

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June 24, 2020

A SWIMMING ADVISORY IS POSTED at the following beach site: Surfside 93rd Street

MIAMI - A beach water sample collected at this location did not meet the recreational water quality standard for enterococci. By state regulation, the Florida Department of Health in Miami- Dade County is required to issue an advisory to inform the public in a specific area when this standard is not met. An advisory has been issued because a water sample collected at this beach exceeded the Federal and State recommended standard for enterococci (greater than 70 colony forming units of enterococci per 100ml for a single sample).

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June 11, 2020

HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE THE THIRD AND FOURTH CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. Two additional human cases of West Nile virus infection of local transmission have been confirmed in Miami-Dade residents. There has been a total of four West Nile virus infections in 2020.

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May 27, 2020

HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE THE SECOND CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. An additional human case of West Nile virus infection of local transmission has been confirmed in a Miami-Dade resident. This is the second local case of West Nile virus in 2020.

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May 09, 2020

HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE THE FIRST CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS

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April 03, 2020 16:50:00

DOH-Miami-Dade's WIC Program Continues Serving Families Remotely

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County WIC Program continues providing services remotely. Participants of the WIC Program do not need to come into a WIC center to receive their benefits. Most services will be conducted by phone, email, mail or fax including eligibility determination, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, food package assignments, and EBT card issuance. Select number of clients may need to physically come into a WIC center if they have a specialized formula that needs to be directly provided to the client or if they are unable to send documents electronically.

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February 24, 2020 15:08:00

DOH-Miami-Dade, Miami-Dade County Office of Community Advocacy and AIGA Miami Hosts PosterFest Design for Good Pop-Up Art Exhibit

Miami, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County in partnership with Miami-Dade County Office of Community Advocacy and AIGA Miami will host a “Getting 2 Zero” PosterFest Design for Good Pop-UP Art Exhibit at HistoryMiami Museum as part of the third annual “Getting 2 Zero” Awareness Week Campaign which this year focuses on HIV testing and condoms. Nine new condom wrappers will be unveiled. Please see the attached flyer.

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February 14, 2020 13:41:00

DOH-Miami-Dade's Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Tobacco-Free Workplace Summit

Miami, FL – The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Tobacco-Free Workgroup is pleased to invite you to the 2020 Tobacco-Free Workplace Summit on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please join us to learn more about the benefits of becoming a tobacco free worksite and how to implement policy changes that will improve the health of employees. There will also be free cessation resources available which are accessible to all Floridians.

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February 05, 2020 14:11:00

DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes Getting 2 Zero HIV-AIDS Awareness Week

Miami, FL-The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes “Getting 2 Zero” HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. Miami-Dade County made a community investment to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In 2017, a resolution declared the third week in February as "Getting 2 Zero Miami-Dade County Awareness Week". The goal is to get to zero new HIV/AIDS cases, zero AIDS related deaths, zero stigma, and zero discrimination.

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January 29, 2020 16:07:00

Swimming Advisory Lifted for Dog Beach on Rickenbacker Causeway

Miami, FL. – Based on satisfactory microbial water quality test results, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is lifting the swimming advisory for Dog Beach on Rickenbacker Causeway which was issued on January 24, 2020.

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January 24, 2020 16:52:00

DOH in Miami-Dade County Issues a Swimming Advisory

A beach water sample collected at this location did not meet the recreational water quality standard for enterococci. By state regulation, the Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade County is required to issue an advisory to inform the public in a specific area when this standard is not met. An advisory has been issued because a water sample collected at this beach exceeded the Federal and State recommended standard for enterococci (greater than 70 colony forming units of enterococci per 100ml for a single sample).

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January 09, 2020 14:25:00

Florida Surgeon General Urges Vaccination as Best Defense Against Rapidly Spreading Flu Virus

Miami, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health (Department) is strongly encouraging all unvaccinated residents to get their flu shot as soon as possible. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications.

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