Escambia County COVID-19 Update #75

Updated at 11:30 a.m. April 29:
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.      

Ascension Sacred Heart Testing Site Information

• Due to inclement weather, all Ascension Sacred Heart COVID-19 drive-through testing is cancelled today.

Community Health Northwest Florida Testing Site Information 

• Gonzales Court testing is cancelled due to rain (cannot test in PPE in rain), but will be rescheduled, date TBD.
• Tomorrow’s drive-through testing at Brownsville Community Center will now require no pre-screening and is open to Escambia County residents only. Testing supplies are limited.

Escambia County 

• Join Representative Andrade and Commissioner Bender for a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. CT. Please feel free to provide feedback or questions in the comments section of the post.

• The fourth installment of our virtual story time is live! Join us as John Page from Squad 3 of ECFR reads "Take A Hike Miles and Spike!" by Travis Foster and Ethan Long with permission from Chronicle Kids. Watch it here. 

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County 

• On Monday, April 27, 2020, the Florida National Guardsmen (FLNG) deployed to Escambia County to support Florida’s response to COVID-19. These Ambulance Strike Teams assisted in specimen collection efforts in long-term care facilities in Escambia County. Media questions relating to the FLNG and this response should be directed to [email protected] or 850-815-4940.
• As of 11 a.m., April 29, Escambia County has had 496 positive COVID-19 cases. This number is expected to change daily due to the return of results from ongoing testing. The best source for up-to-date information regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida is the Florida Department of Health website and the associated Data and Surveillance Dashboard and Daily Report. The site is currently updated once daily, at around 3 p.m. ET
• The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Escambia County residents is 11 individuals.
• The Florida Department of Health (the Department) announced that the list of long-term care facilities in Florida associated with COVID-19 cases will now include active cases in each facility in order to provide real-time data. The list of long-term care facilities with active COVID-19 cases is available here.
• The Department is providing a report detailing surveillance data for every Florida county. Previously, this information was only available for select communities. The surveillance data report is available here. 
• To view demographics of cases in Escambia County, visit the COVID-19 dashboard and select Escambia County. The following case data will appear: age, gender, race, and ethnicity.
• 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.

• Greater Pensacola Chamber Partners with Faith-based Network to Offer Additional Donations Sites Through May 4th - The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce is partnering with BRACE (Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies) and Hillcrest Baptist Church to extend the continuous site for medical supply donations to May 4th. Donations can be made from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday at both Hillcrest Baptist Church Campuses, 800 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola and 3960 Spanish Trail Road Pensacola.

  Items being accepted: Respirator Masks N95 1860/1860s; Standard Face / Surgical Masks (Loop or Tie-on); Flexible Mini-Tip Flocked Swab-Nasopharyngeal; Full Length Face Shields; Isolation Gowns; Nitrile Medical Examination Gloves.

  In addition to the medical supply drop-off locations, the Chamber has partnered with Brownsville Church and Marcus Pointe Baptist Church to offer a drop off site for baby donations for moms in need. This is based off of community needs assessed by our faith network. Donations requested include diapers, wipes, and formula (only). Drop off location is at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church, 6205 N W. St, Pensacola through May 4. Donations can be made from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more information, please contact the Chamber’s Director of External Affairs, Sara Lefevers at 850.356.8735 or [email protected].

• LandrumHR Webinar: Are you making plans to reopen your business?

  Join LandrumHR for a webinar on April 29 at 1 p.m. as they discuss best practices for returning to work and answer your questions live.

  LandrumHR General Counsel, Amie Remington, has recommendations for how to bring employees back both safely and in compliance with employment law. Register here.

• The IRS is offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). For information about IRS tax relief and economic impact payment information click here.