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Helpful links: Want to help? Sign up for volunteer opportunities for you or your organization. For questions about Alachua County schools, please visit their website. For questions about the courts, please visit their website. For questions about the Alachua County Florida Department of Health, please visit their website. Read the latest order. Top Five FAQs Do I have to wear a mask in public? Yes, by emergency order of Alachua County. Anyone working in or visiting grocery stores, restaurants, in-store retail establishments, pharmacies, construction sites, public transit vehicles, vehicles for hire, along with locations where social distancing measures are not possible shall appropriately wear facial coverings as defined by the CDC, in a manner which covers the mouth and orifices of the nose. Read the emergency order Where do I report a violation of emergency orders? Report violations through the COVID-19 Community Resource Portal or by dialing 311. Where can I get tested for COVID-19? Free coronavirus testing is available Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment only. Please call 352-334-8810 to schedule an appointment. Am I allowed to have a social gathering? Groups of any number who are not socially distancing may be ordered to disperse by law enforcement or codes enforcement. Groups of more than 50 people are not permitted to congregate in a space that does not readily allow for appropriate social distancing and may be ordered to disperse by law enforcement or codes enforcement. Read the emergency order Which city parks, pools and other recreational facilities are open? An updated list of open of parks, pools and other recreational facilities may be viewed here.
Select Category Select the category for display All questions Unassigned questions Business Homeless and vulnerable populations General coronavirus questions Education or Childcare Testing and Facilities Precaution Emergency Orders and Enforcement Utilities, Rent, Other Bills Volunteering Other Travel Housing: Renters, homeowners, landlords Federal Stimulus Package Which city parks, pool or recreational places are open? How many cases are in our county? I am concerned about feeding my family. What should I do? I am worried that I won’t be able to pay my utility bills. What should I do? How can I report violations of the emergency orders? Is it safe to travel? How can I help? Do I have to wear a mask in public? Are there any masks available for the public? Is it true that handmade masks are more effective than professional grade masks? Where can I read the emergency order(s)? Are COVID-19 testing sites open? What about testing for antibodies? What are the social distancing guidelines in public and at social gatherings? What is being done to protect riders and drivers on the RTS buses? Is there an eviction or foreclosure moratorium? Is there some way we can find out how many people are infected in this area?
