Monday marks one year since the coronavirus pandemic first arrived in Florida. It has been a year that saw virtually every facet of life change for Floridians as the state worked to “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of COVID-19.

Being a “novel,” or new, virus, there were many unknowns about COVID-19 at the outset of the pandemic. While understanding of the virus has grown considerably in the 365 days since it was first detected in Florida, there are still significant gaps in knowledge of COVID-19, even among the medical community.

On March 1, 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that two Floridians tested positive for the coronavirus. One was a 29-year-old Hillsborough County woman who had recently traveled to Italy, and the other was a

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Canadian protesters continue to occupy key trade bridge

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Queen 'will return to work next week' suggesting she hasn't caught Covid

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Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather in Ottawa for 3rd weekend in a row

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Fledgling Chapelhall FC are boosting players' mental health in county village

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Mayor clears up confusion on who can get COVID-19 vaccine in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Mayor Jerry Demings announced more residents are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Orange County.

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Florida to lower vaccine eligibility age next week, governor says

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After busy weekend at FEMA vaccine sites, Florida reports nearly 3,500 new COVID-19 cases

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Sunshine State dims for Dems amid election losses, cash woes

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New pop-up FEMA vaccine site opens at Kelly Park in Apopka

APOPKA, Fla. – FEMA opened a new pop-up vaccination site at Kelly Park in Apopka on Sunday.

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Sunshine State dims for Dems amid election losses, cash woes

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Seminole County Emergency Manager talks vaccine distribution

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State partnering with faith-based community to bring vaccines into underserved communities

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Walgreens in Marion County offering vaccinations, first in Central Florida

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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news briefing in Polk County

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Vaccine coming to more places of worship as Florida reaches underserved communities

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Florida will lower vaccine age requirement -- likely to 60 -- this month, governor says

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Florida officials accused of prioritizing wealthy seniors for coronavirus vaccines

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Florida inspector general report finds longstanding problems with state unemployment system

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CVS offering virus vaccine to Florida teachers under 50

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Publix offering coronavirus vaccine to Florida teachers, child care workers of all ages

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Vaccine eligibility expands as Florida reports 6,144 new COVID-19 cases

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Florida governor faces growing charges of vaccine favoritism

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Florida could lower vaccine eligibility age ‘this month,’ DeSantis says

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WATCH LIVE at 9:30 a.m.: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Crystal River

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WATCH LIVE AT 9 a.m.: Gov. DeSantis to host news conference in Zephyrhills

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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