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THE LATEST CORONAVIRUS NUMBERS AND INFORMATION FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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What you need to know now about COVID-19 in Florida

Adults 60 and older and those with underlying medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease are more likely to develop serious illness. Here’s what you can do right now.

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Call before you go

Call your health care provider or County Health Department if you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath and returned from international travel or a cruise in the last 14 days.

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Wash for 20 sec.

Wash hands often with soap and water – 20 seconds or longer (or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol).

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Avoid touching your face

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands or after touching surfaces.

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Practice social distancing

If you are around other people, keep 6 feet between you when possible. Avoid hugs, handshakes, large gatherings and close quarters.

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The COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7 | 1 (866) 779-6121 | [email protected]

Current Situation in Florida

Updated as of 11:00 a.m. ET 3/22/2020

Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Florida

768

Confirmed Cases in Florida Residents

62

Cases in Non-Florida Residents

830

Total Cases Overview

Confirmed Cases in Florida Residents

Total 768
Confirmed by DOH 349
Tested by private labs 419

Characteristics of Florida Resident Cases

Diagnosed & isolated out of state* 6
Deaths 13

Cases in Non-Florida Residents

Total 62
Confirmed by DOH 29
Tested by private labs 33

Total Cases Overview

Total 830
Traveled 218
Contact with confirmed case 149
Travel & contact with confirmed case 111
Under Investigation 352