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

The elderly and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes are more likely to develop serious illness.
Here’s what you can do right now.
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Review your symptoms

Use the CDC’s self-checker to help make decisions and seek appropriate medical care regarding COVID-19.

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Call first about testing

Call your health care provider or County Health Department if you think you need a test. Find testing sites near you.

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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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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 | COVID-19@flhealth.gov

Current Situation in Florida

Updated as of Sat 5/16/2020 01:24 p.m. ET

Positive Residents

43,607

Positive Non-Residents

1,204

Total Cases

44,811

Deaths

1,964

Positive Residents Out of State

8

Testing Results

Positive44,811
Negative585,236
Total630,795

Positive Cases by Exposure Source

Traveled1,964
Contact with confirmed case19,230
Travel & contact with confirmed case1,847
Under Investigation20,557
Total44,811

Positive Cases by Testing Source

Confirmed by DOH4,405
Tested by private labs39,202
Total43,607
Find county-specific information on Florida’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard.

Review case, monitoring and PUI information on the latest COVID-19 Report.

Review long-term care facilities with positive COVID-19 cases.

Review long-term care facility deaths associated with COVID-19. This report is updated on a weekly basis.

Review deaths associated with COVID-19 at Florida Department of Corrections facilities.

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The COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7 | 1 (866) 779-6121 | COVID-19@flhealth.gov