AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety: An E. coli outbreak tied to frozen berries has grown to 17 illnesses, with cases reported in Florida and Georgia and a recall expanding to Walmart products—health officials urge shoppers to check freezers and avoid recalled lots. Public Health Alerts: Orange County has boosted mosquito surveillance and targeted treatments after West Nile activity and a locally acquired dengue case, while Florida’s Surgeon General is reminding residents to take precautions heading into the Labor Day weekend. Infectious Disease Watch: CDC data show COVID-19 infections are rising in most states, including Florida, with transmission flagged as “growing” or “likely growing” nationwide. Safety & Emergencies: A Winter Garden woman died in a scooter crash at an intersection, and multiple lightning incidents across Central Florida—including a couple on the West Orange Trail and an off-duty deputy struck in Doral—highlight ongoing storm risks. Healthcare & Policy: DeSantis reappointed and appointed members to Florida hospital and children’s health boards, while federal court rulings continue to shape how False Claims Act qui tam cases move forward. Wellness & Care Access: Orlando Health continues sports medicine partnerships for student-athletes, and a new Boca Raton concierge medicine physician joins AnswersMD’s team.
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