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Updated at 10:20 a.m. April 19:
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
(A hi-res version of this image is attached at the bottom of the press release. Please note the change in negative test results. This number provided by FDOH is now only Escambia County collected and negative).
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County
Governor DeSantis announced that he has encouraged the Florida Department of Health to release the names of the long-term care facilities in the State of Florida that have had residents or staff test positive for COVID-19. There are currently 303 long-term care facilities with positive cases of COVID-19. The Florida Department of Health has published the list here.
As of 10 a.m., April 19, Escambia County has had 304 positive COVID-19 cases. Currently there are 60 cases among residents or staff in long term care facilities. 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.
The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Escambia County is 8.
Florida residents are encouraged to do their part in helping Florida flatten the curve by anonymously answering questions that range from age and residency, to recent travel, to potential COVID-19 contact. The StrongerThanC-19 community action survey is designed to gather information to help the Department track and slow the spread of COVID-19 in Florida; it is not a symptom checker designed to dispense medical advice. The StrongerThanC-19 community action survey is free to use and can be accessed by visiting: www.StrongerThanC19.com.
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.
The mission of Escambia County government is to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet common needs and promote a safe and healthy community.
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