Jacksonville-area coronavirus updates: Phase II of reopening Florida to begin Friday, governor says

NORTHEAST FLORIDA, SOUTHEAST GEORGIA — More than 56,000 people in Florida and 47,000 people in Georgia have been infected with COVID-19, and the number of deaths from the outbreak continues to rise. Officials are attempting to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

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Phase II of reopening Florida to begin Friday, governor says

June 3 12:35 P.M.: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that phase II of reopening Florida will begin Friday.

During phase II, bars and pubs will be permitted to operate at 50% capacity, and retail stores and gyms will be able to operate at 100%, according to DeSantis.

Testing for COVID-19 available at UF Health site

June 3: If you would like to be tested for COVID-19 in Jacksonville, there is a location available from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. or until testing materials last at 3101-3 Justina Road.

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