Updated at 2:45 p.m. May 7:
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
Cancellation of City-Permitted Events Extended through June 1
- The City of Pensacola is extending the cancellation of all city-permitted events with 50 or more people through Monday, June 1 to continue to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. City of Pensacola officials will reassess the situation on June 1 and determine whether to continue or lift the cancellations.
- This action is consistent with Executive Order 20-112 from Gov. Ron DeSantis, which states that all persons in Florida should avoid congregating in large groups, and that local jurisdictions shall ensure that groups of people greater than 10 are not permitted to congregate in any public space that does not readily allow for appropriate physical distancing.
- The city will work with event organizers to reschedule events as needed.
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County
- As of 2 p.m., May 7, Escambia County has had 616 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 16 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)
- As business in Florida reopens, it’s important that we have updated data to share with local officials and policymakers to help develop plans and programs to assist business recovery.
- Please take this brief survey to let us know what needs to be done to get our economy running again.
