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.
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
| Positive | 45,588 |
| Negative | 606,204 |
| Total | 653,081 |
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Positive Cases by Exposure Source
| Traveled | 1,989 |
| Contact with confirmed case | 19,460 |
| Travel & contact with confirmed case | 1,865 |
| Under Investigation | 21,055 |
| Total | 45,488 |
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Positive Cases by Testing Source
| Confirmed by DOH | 4,471 |
| Tested by private labs | 39,898 |
| Total | 44,369 |
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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.
