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(Updated 8/20/2020 at 2:00 pm) ~Eighth straight day below 10 percent positivity of new cases~ TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. Today, Florida had the eighth straight day below 10 percent positivity of new cases. Today, as reported at 11 a.m., there are 4,555 new positive COVID-19 cases and 117 reported deaths - 16 occurred yesterday, August 19. As posted on the Agency for Health Care Administration’s hospitalization dashboard at 11 a.m., there are 5,340 current hospitalizations with a primary diagnosis of [...]

Health Data:  https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 22,473,382 (789,222 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 5,540,022 (173,514 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 588,602 (10,186 deaths, 35,650 hospitalizations, 4,342,418 tests, 13.55% positive rate) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 17,730 (393 deaths, 1,285 hospitalizations, 123,264 tests, 14.38% positive rate) Estero Confirmed Cases: 406 (death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LEE COUNTY REMINDS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO AVOID CONTACT WITH ALGAE   Lee County, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH) is issuing a health advisory for the City of Cape Coral – Makai Canal based on observations of algae in the canal.  When algae is visible, DOH recommends individuals boating in the canal avoid contact with the water.  DEP will continue to post updates for the Makai Canal on their website.   Blue-green algae can cause gastrointestinal effects if swallowed. Children and pets are especially vulnerable, so keeping them away from [...]

Health Data:  https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 22,194,929 (782,228 deaths) U.S. Confirmed Cases: 5,494,239 (172,048 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 584,047 (10,067 deaths, 35,200 hospitalizations, 4,312,904 tests, 13.54% positive rate) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 17,596 (384 deaths, 1,264 hospitalizations, 122,305 tests, 14.39% positive rate) Estero Confirmed Cases: 402 (death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)

(Updated 8/19/2020 at 2:00 pm) ~Seventh straight day below 10 percent positivity of new cases~ TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. Today, Florida had the seventh straight day below 10 percent positivity of new cases. Today, the positivity rate for new cases in Miami-Dade county dropped below 10 percent. Today, as reported at 11 a.m., there are 4,115 new positive COVID-19 cases and 174 reported deaths - 19 occurred yesterday, August 18. As posted on the Agency for Health Care Administration’s hospitalization [...]

Lee County Update To prevent the spread of COVID-19, disinfect "high-touch" surface areas including tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. #protectSWFL #togetherwecan #togetherwecanSWFL #SWFLstrong Did you know that census data helps communities respond to natural disasters and secure funding for hospitals and fire departments? Respond now, the deadline is approaching. https://fal.cn/39OnZ UF/IFAS Lee County Extension Service is now accepting applications for the Fall Master Gardener Volunteer Training, beginning on Sept. 3. Details and applications for this virtual online training can be found at https://fal.cn/39O7H. COVID-19 is spread through respiratory droplets. It is important [...]

Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 22,194,929 (782,228 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 5,494,239 (172,048 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 584,047 (10,067 deaths, 35,200 hospitalizations, 4,312,904 tests, 13.54% positive rate) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 17,596 (384 deaths, 1,264 hospitalizations, 122,305 tests, 14.39% positive rate) Estero Confirmed Cases: 402 (death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)   CDC Practice “social distancing” by remaining at least 6 feet from others, while limiting gatherings to 10 or fewer people   Lee County There are now seven testing sites now open in Lee County, at the following locations. More information can be found here: https://www.leegov.com/covid-19/testing North Fort Myers Walmart [...]

(Updated 8/18/2020 at 2:00 pm) ~Sixth straight day below 10 percent positivity of new cases~ TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. Today, Florida had the sixth straight day below 10 percent positivity of new cases. Today, as reported at 11 a.m., there are 3,838 new positive COVID-19 cases and 219 reported deaths - 12 occurred yesterday, August 17. As posted on the Agency for Health Care Administration’s hospitalization dashboard at 10:45 a.m., there are 5,491 current hospitalizations with a primary diagnosis of [...]

Health Data:  https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 21,974,080 (776,154 deaths) (the drop in deaths is not explained on the State of Florida’s dashboard) U.S. Confirmed Cases: 5,469,4444 (171,343 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 579,932 (9,893 deaths, 34,695 hospitalizations, 4,285,720 tests, 13.53% positive rate) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 17,495 (384 deaths, 1,249 hospitalizations, 121,297 tests, 14.42% positive rate) Estero Confirmed Cases: 398 (death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)

(Updated 8/17/2020 at 2:00 pm) ~Fifth straight day below 10 percent positivity of new cases, number of COVID-19 positive patients currently hospitalized down nearly 40 percent since July 21~ TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. Today, Florida had the fifth straight day below 10 percent positivity of new cases. Today, as reported at 11 a.m., there are 2,678 new positive COVID-19 cases and 89 reported deaths - 2 occurred yesterday, August 16. As posted on the Agency for Health Care Administration’s hospitalization [...]