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Southwest Florida coronavirus case totals for Saturday, May 15

Data per the Florida Department of Health as of Saturday, May 15. Additional case data compares to the previous update. TOTAL CASES IN FLORIDA: 2,289,522 (+3,319)TOTAL DEATHS IN FLORIDA: 36,776 (+57)TOTAL IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: 131,681 (+276) LEE COUNTY – 72,043 (+165) | 986 (+2)COLLIER COUNTY – 36,404 (+60) | 538 (+0)CHARLOTTE COUNTY –13,112 (+33) | 425 (+0)HENDRY COUNTY – 4,786 (+8) | 83 (+0)DESOTO COUNTY – 4,371 (+9) | 93 (+0)GLADES COUNTY – 965 (+1) | 19 (+0) The post Southwest Florida coronavirus case totals for Saturday, May 15 appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

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Medical experts debunk rumors about vaccines causing infertility

FORT MYERS, Fla.– We’ve all read rumors on social media before. The saying goes, you can’t believe everything you read online.  Well, recently there have been a lot of rumors swirling around social media about the COVID-19 vaccine.  The latest fear is someone with the vaccine can “radiate” harmful particles, or spike proteins, to women, disrupting their reproductive system. Recently, misinformation is being spread that the vaccine can impact women’s menstrual cycle. Some even say it can harm fertility or even causing a miscarriage.  This is definitely not true, according...

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Masks are no longer mandatory outside at Disney parks

ORLANDO, Fla.– Following the CDC updating their guidelines on masks, Disney World announced they will no longer require guests to wear facial coverings outside at their parks. Masks will still be required inside, on transportation and on attractions. Social distancing will still be practiced at Disney World. The post Masks are no longer mandatory outside at Disney parks appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

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Diocese of Venice in Florida will no longer require masks at Mass

SOUTHWEST, Fla.– The Diocese of Venice in Florida announced a change to it’s mask policy on Friday. Masks and social distancing are no longer mandatory during mass. They are also not required at Parish activities or gatherings. “Masks remain encouraged and certainly permitted, particularly for those who are not yet vaccinated,” said Bishop Frank J. Dewane in a Facebook post. Children in a Catholic School or religious education program will continue to wear masks for the rest of the school year. Bishop Dewane mentioned in the Facebook post that this decision was made...

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Experts say it’s normal to feel uncomfortable about no masks

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Feeling weird about taking the mask off after months of having to put one on? Experts said it’s normal. “It was hard for us to put our masks on, so of course it’s going to be more challenging for some of us to take them off,” said Florida Gulf Coast University Counseling Center Director Dr. Alise Bartley.  This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance saying anyone who is fully vaccinated can opt not to wear a mask in most situations, indoors or out. Dr. Bartley said getting used to...

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