Updated at 3:30 p.m. June 3:
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.
Escambia County
- Hospital Information totals as of 9 a.m. June 3, 2020 (county SITREP)
- Hospitalizations 65 (running total; this is not a total of current hospitalizations)
- Bed Capacity 1,315
- Bed Occupancy 972
- Beds Available 343
- Total Ventilators 207
- Available Ventilators 164
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Did you miss the virtual 43rd Coffee with Commissioner Jeff Bergosh? Watch District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh host his virtual 43rd Coffee with Commissioner from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. this morning. Guests included Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley, Collier Merrill, local real estate developer (Merrill Land Company) and restaurateur (Great Southern Restaurants) and Rick Harper, economic advisor for Triumph Gulf Coast. The discussion will focus on bringing back the economy in Escambia County and the future of the food service industry. Watch it here.
Community Health Northwest Florida
- Drive-through Testing on Friday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to noon (or until testing supplies last) at American Legion post 193, 2708 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32503. Please bring photo ID and insurance card (if insured). No pre-screening required. Escambia County residents only, please. There is a high probability of rain on Friday. The public is encouraged to check the Community Health Northwest Florida Facebook page for announcements between Thursday evening and Friday morning concerning cancellation and possible reschedule date.
Governor's Press Office
- Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-139 (Phase 2: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery) that will take effect on Friday, June 5. View the PowerPoint presentation here.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis announces FEMA has awarded $252 million to Florida for COVID-19 operations. Read more here.
USDA Rural Development
- USDA Rural Development implements immediate measures to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by COVID-19. Read more here.
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County
- FDOH-Escambia’s drive-thru testing site is free to all Florida residents. Individuals are asked to remain in their vehicles, and pre-screening is not required. Open June 1-5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT at 1300 West Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502. For more information, please visit the dedicated COVID-19 webpage.
- As of 2 p.m., June 3, Escambia County has had 853 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 35 individuals.
- The Florida Department of Health (the Department) releases a list of long-term care facilities in Florida associated with COVID-19 cases with active cases and number of deaths 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.
- Printable resources for restaurants and businesses can be found on the resources page of the FDOH COVID-19 website.
