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Escambia County COVID-19 Update #29

Published Apr 1, 2020

updateheader-EscambiaCounty Updated at 10:45 a.m. April 1:
Please reference the prior updates and Escambia County COVID-19 Update #11 for a prior comprehensive running list. View an updated list of county closures and cancellations here. This update only includes new information we have received. Weekend updates will be distributed only when there is new information. 

Baptist Health Care

  • Baptist Health Care now offers online assessment screenings for COVID-19 to determine if further diagnostic testing is needed.  Anyone who is concerned about a possible exposure to COVID-19 or is exhibiting symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath can complete an initial online assessment screening using a smartphone, tablet or computer. The online screening helps keep patients safe and reduces the risk of possible spread of the virus by limiting visits to a facility or clinic for the initial assessment.
  • The assessment screening begins at eBaptistHealthCare.org. The screening can also be accessed by texting “Screen” to 850.318.3080. Once the online screening is completed, options for further preventative measures or screenings, if indicated, are offered. Those whose assessment indicates the need for further testing will receive a phone call from a Baptist Health Care team member who will schedule an appointment.
  • The online assessment screening is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is available at eBaptistHealthCare.org.

Escambia County 

  • Reminder: The public is strongly encouraged to participate electronically in Public Forum Thursday, April 2 at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. This meeting, along with the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting, will be streamed live and archived online and utilizing this virtual viewing technology is encouraged. The Board meeting will be in the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, BCC Meeting Room.  A public input form has been made available for input/comment on public forum, CRA and agenda items. Comment forms regarding a specific agenda item must be submitted prior to the vote on the referenced agenda item. Comments or questions submitted will be read into the record during the meeting.  

Daily Specimen Collections Totals Through March 31

Date

Daily Total Specimens Collected at Hospitals

Daily Total Specimens Collected from Drive-Through

3/5/2020

2

0

3/6/2020

n/a

n/a

3/7/2020

n/a

n/a

3/8/2020

n/a

n/a

3/9/2020

1

0

3/10/2020

n/a

n/a

3/11/2020

1

0

3/12/2020

n/a

n/a

3/13/2020

0

2

3/14/2020

0

1

3/15/2020

0

2

3/16/2020

2

69

3/17/2020

6

156

3/18/2020

8

254

3/19/2020

5

243

3/20/2020

7

254

3/21/2020

37

151

3/22/2020

39

100

3/23/2020

22

190

3/24/2020

18

186

3/25/2020

15

196

3/26/2020

27

165

3/27/2020

25

219

3/28/2020

33

264

3/29/2020

26

23

3/30/2020

15

13

3/31/2020

38

223

Subtotal

327

2,711

Total

3,038


Florida Department of Health in Escambia County

  • As of 9 a.m., April 1, Escambia County has had 94 positive COVID-19 cases. This number is expected to change daily due to the return of results from ongoing testing. For the most up-to-date information regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida, visit the COVID-19 dashboard. The site is currently updated twice daily.

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