Escambia County COVID-19 Update #126

Updated at 3:15 p.m. June 18:
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 8:56 a.m. June 18, 2020 (county SITREP)
  • Hospitalizations 74 (running total; this is not a total of current hospitalizations)
  • Bed Capacity 1404
  • Bed Occupancy 1003
  • Beds Available 401
  • Total Ventilators 207
  • Available Ventilators 162     

Governor's Press Office

• Increased testing information for the state of Florida can be found here.

Santa Rosa Island Authority 

• The Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center will open to the public on Monday, June 22. With the safety of staff and guests in mind, plexiglass guards have been installed at all front desks and increased cleaning protocols have been put in place. When visiting the information centers, guests should follow CDC guidelines and follow safe social distancing practices. Visitors are required to sanitize hands before entering the building with provided hand sanitizer outside of the entrance. If guests do not feel well, please refrain from entering.
• The Pensacola Beach Visitor Center will be open to the public the following hours:
  • Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

University of West Florida

• The University of West Florida’s Draft Reopening Plan for the Fall 2020 semester will be presented to the UWF Board of Trustees for approval on Friday, June 19. This preliminary plan aligns with the State University System of Florida Blueprint for Reopening Campuses and is pending approval from the Florida Board of Governors. To view UWF’s Draft Reopening Plan, visit uwf.edu/return. For more information on COVID-19, visit uwf.edu/coronavirus.

Florida Department of Health in Escambia County

• FDOH-Escambia’s walk-in testing site is free to all Florida residents with or without symptoms. Pre-screening is not required. Open June 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT at 1300 West Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502. Dates are subject to change due to inclement weather. For more information, please visit the dedicated COVID-19 webpage.  
• As of 2 p.m., June 18, Escambia County has had 1,089 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 40 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.