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 Sun 5/17/2020 02:20 p.m. ET

Positive Residents

44,369

Positive Non-Residents

1,219

Total Cases

45,588

Deaths

1,973

Positive Residents Out of State

8

Testing Results

Positive45,588
Negative606,204
Total653,081

Positive Cases by Exposure Source

Traveled1,989
Contact with confirmed case19,460
Travel & contact with confirmed case1,865
Under Investigation21,055
Total45,488

Positive Cases by Testing Source

Confirmed by DOH4,471
Tested by private labs39,898
Total44,369
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