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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.
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.
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).
Review your symptoms
Use the CDC’s self-checker to help make decisions and seek appropriate medical care regarding COVID-19.
Practice social distancing
If you are around other people, keep 6 feet between you when possible. Avoid hugs, handshakes, large gatherings and close quarters.
How do I prevent and prepare for COVID-19?
What do I do if I think I was exposed to COVID-19?
What do I do if I’m sick?
The COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7 | 1 (866) 779-6121 | [email protected]
Current Situation in Florida
Updated as of 11:06 a.m. ET 3/24/2020
Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Florida
1330
Confirmed Cases in Florida Residents
82
Cases in Non-Florida Residents
1412
Total Cases Overview
Confirmed Cases in Florida Residents
| Total | 1330 |
|---|---|
| Confirmed by DOH | 443 |
| Tested by private labs | 887 |
Characteristics of Florida Resident Cases
| Diagnosed & isolated out of state* | 6 |
| Deaths | 18 |
Cases in Non-Florida Residents
| Total | 82 |
|---|---|
| Confirmed by DOH | 32 |
| Tested by private labs | 50 |
Total Cases Overview
| Total | 1412 |
|---|---|
| Traveled | 260 |
| Contact with confirmed case | 255 |
| Travel & contact with confirmed case | 176 |
| Under Investigation | 721 |
