Updated at 2:15 p.m. May 4:
Please reference the prior updates and Escambia County COVID-19 Update #11 for a prior comprehensive running list. View an updated list of how to access county services here. This update only includes new information we have received. Weekend updates will be distributed only when there is new information.
City of Pensacola
Park Playgrounds and Courts Reopen to the Public
- All City of Pensacola park playgrounds, city basketball courts, Roger Scott Tennis Center and city tennis courts are now open to the public.
- The decision to reopen these amenities follows Mayor Grover Robinson’s Recover Pensacola plan for phased COVID-19 recovery in the City of Pensacola.
- Park visitors should adhere to the following guidelines when using shared equipment and courts:
- Do not gather in groups of more than 10 people.
- Maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others who do not live in your household.
- It is recommended that individuals wipe down any shared surfaces such as playground equipment, fitness equipment or benches before and after each use. The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department is not disinfecting these frequently touched surfaces.
- Follow all CDC guidelines to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
- Fitness equipment stations are located at:
- Bayview Park: 2001 E. Lloyd St.
- Community Maritime Park: 301 W. Main St.
- Legion Field: 2301 W. Gregory St.
- Drinking fountains at city parks remain turned off, and public restrooms at city parks remain closed at this time.
- The city’s splash pad at Plaza de Luna remains closed.
- For more information about City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation, visit playpensacola.com or like Play Pensacola Parks and Recreation on Facebook.
- To view a list of city parks and green spaces, visit playpensacola.com.
City Yard Waste Pickup Continuing to Run Behind Schedule
- Due to a significant increase in yard waste being placed curbside for pickup in recent weeks, City of Pensacola Sanitation is continuing to run approximately one to two weeks behind the normal yard waste pickup schedule.
- The public's patience is appreciated during this time, and crews are working diligently to provide yard waste pickup service to customers as efficiently as possible.
- Yard debris has increased from 35 tons per day to 100 tons per day – an increase of 185 percent per day.
- This is only impacting yard waste pickup for City of Pensacola Sanitation customers. Garbage and recycling pickup continue to run on schedule.
- For more information about City of Pensacola Sanitation Services, visit cityofpensacola.com or call 435-1890.
- Customers who are unsure of their regular pickup day can look it up using the CityView Address lookup tool online.
Community Health Northwest Florida
- Community Health Northwest Florida has rescheduled the COVID-19 walk-up testing for Gonzales Court for this Wednesday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Limited to Escambia County residents only.
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County
- As of 2 p.m., May 4, Escambia County has had 595 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 13 individuals.
- The Florida Department of Health 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.
FloridaWest, Greater Pensacola Chamber, Visit Pensacola (ESF-18)
- Starting today, Monday, May 4, restaurants in Florida can provide outdoor dining with proper social distancing and up to 25% of indoor capacity. For an up-to-date list of local restaurants that will be opening and their hours go to this PNJ article.
- Governor Ron DeSantis met with owners of barbershops, hair salons and nail salons in Orlando on Saturday to discuss how to move forward with reopening their businesses as the state continues to slowly lift restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Read more here.
The Northwest Florida Water Management District
- The Northwest Florida Water Management District is re-opening most of its day-use recreation sites beginning today, Monday, May 4.
- The sites had been closed in accordance with Executive Order 20-91 issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis last month.
- Visitors to the day-use recreation sites must adhere to CDC guidelines on social distancing and group size.
- Recreation facilities at the Pitt/Sylvan and Williford spring sites along Econfina Creek and Cypress Spring along Holmes Creek will remain closed.
- The Pipes and Fillingim landings along the Perdido River will have limited parking available, but boat ramps will be open.
- For a complete list of site openings and closures, please visit: https://www.nwfwater.com/Lands/Recreation/Recreation-Site-Closures.
