Escambia County COVID-19 Update #51

Updated at 10:30 a.m. April 15:
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.

Escambia County  

• The second installment of our virtual story time is live! Join us as Philip Hoffman from Squad 3 of Escambia County Fire Rescue reads "Three Cheers for Kid McGear!" by Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford with permission from Chronicle Kids.

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County 

• As of 10 a.m., April 15, Escambia County has had 254 positive COVID-19 cases. These numbers are 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.
• One resident of Escambia County who has tested positive for COVID-19 has died, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 4.
• Florida residents are encouraged to take the COVID-19 Community Action Survey by visiting: www.StrongerThanC19.com.
• Use the COVID 19 testing self-checker to determine if you need to call your healthcare provider to be tested.
• Need extra support dealing with stress and coping during this time? Find a list of available resources at Escambiahealth.com.
• Guidelines on making and wearing cloth face coverings can be found at CDC.gov.