UF Health CEO: Just 50% of area hospital workers have been vaccinated
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Vaccinations are one of the hottest topics locally and nationally this week with the resurgence of the virus due to the delta variant.
The latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health also show a disconnect, where only about half the hospital workers have taken the vaccine.
Hospital visits for COVID-19 patients have been up exponentially in the past month. UF Health CEO Leon Haley said the increase is 1,000% since June 18.
“Northeast Florida has been a particular challenge, particularly in Duval County, Nassau County, St. Johns and Baker largely because our vaccination rates lag behind,” Haley said.
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04:43 PM EST Share The utility’s board of directors also is monitoring Plant Vogtle delays but expect a “neutral” impact on residential electric rates in 2022.
The JEA board of directors scheduled a public rate hearing for Aug. 24 where it is expected to vote on the first water, sewer and irrigation capacity fee increases in 15 years, affecting builders and customers connecting to the city-owned utility’s system.
The board also will vote on adjustments to electric rates, but JEA CEO Jay Stowe said at the June 22 board meeting that the changes will have a “net neutral” impact and not raise the average residential customer’s bill in fiscal year 2022.