SITUATION IN NUMBERS total (new) cases in last 24 hours  (last updated 10:00 AM CET 5/23/2020) Globally 5,103 ,06 cases (109,536) 333,401 deaths (5,663) Western Pacific Region 172,696 cases (948) 6,844 deaths (27) European Region 1,987,657 cases (21,413) 172,958 deaths (1,631) South-East Asia Region 182,278 cases (9,119) 5,556 deaths (209) Eastern Mediterranean Region 402,919 cases (13,331) 10,806 deaths (158) Region of the Americas 2,282,488 cases (62,221) 135,184 deaths (3,579) African Region 74,256 cases (2,504) 2,040 deaths (59) Highlights WHO has published a COVID-19 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework listing the key public health and essential health services and systems indicators to [Read More.]

(Updated 5/22/2020 at 12:00 pm) ~48,814 positive cases in Florida residents and 1,313 positive cases in non-Florida residents~  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health, in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. The Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard is also providing updates once per day. The state also provides 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. Test results for more than 29,800 individuals were reported to the Department of Health [Read More.]

 (update 5/22/2020 at 7:00 pm) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will continue to issue this update every day through Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan. Once the state moves into Phase 2, DOH will provide this update once per week. However, DOH will continue to update the COVID-19 dashboard and post the state report daily. Governor Ron DeSantis is in constant communication with Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz and [Read More.]

Lee County Update On Tuesday, May 26, applications for the LeeCares Business Relaunch Program will open to Lee County business owners. These funds will help businesses offset the unintended costs of reopening or relaunching a small business as a result of having to close. Get more information at https://fal.cn/38fMa. #LeeCares Lee County Government is investing $57.5 Million in Human & Business Services to provide immediate assistance for individuals, families and businesses. Funds are available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act federal stimulus package. Visit our website https://fal.cn/38fLt for more information on eligibility. Please note that LeeTran - Lee County, FL [Read More.]

SITUATION IN NUMBERS total (new) cases in last 24 hours  (last updated 10:00 AM CET 5/22/2020) Globally 4,993,470 cases (100,284) 327,738 deaths (4,482) Western Pacific Region 171,748 cases (838) 6,817 deaths (24) European Region 1,966,244 cases (19,634) 171,327 deaths (1,044) South-East Asia Region 173,159 cases (8,934) 5,347 deaths (207) Eastern Mediterranean Region 389,588 cases (13,209) 10,648 deaths (180) Region of the Americas 2,220 267 cases (54,264) 131,605 deaths (2,956) African Region 71,752 cases (3,405) 1,981 deaths (71) Highlights WHO and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) joined forces to improve health services for refugees, displaced and stateless people. WHO [Read More.]

(Updated 5/22/2020 at 12:00 pm) ~48,150 positive cases in Florida residents and 1,301 positive cases in non-Florida residents~  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health, in order to provide more comprehensive data, releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. The Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard is also providing updates once per day. The state also provides 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. Test results for more than 27,200 individuals were reported to the Department of Health [Read More.]

The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a proclamation for the Lee Health System’s “Unsung Heroes” followed by a presentation by City of Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane. Among the items Council will address are a US 41 street light maintenance agreement, FPL right of way agreement for East Coconut Road, Corkscrew Road Interlocal Agreement, Corkscrew/Puente Lane traffic signal, and turn lane improvements on Williams Road at Estero High School. The agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ The following options are available for residents to view and/or participate in the workshop: View the workshop online, but not participate: You may [Read More.]

Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 5,159,674 (335,418 deaths) U.S. Confirmed Cases: 1,588,322 (95,276 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 49,451 (2,190 deaths, 9,117 hospitalizations, 837,172 tests, 5.9% positive rate) (see attached graph) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 1,666 (92 deaths, 380 hospitalizations, 23,432 tests, 7.1% positive rate) Estero Confirmed Cases: 57 (unknown death and hospitalization numbers)   CDC Practice “social distancing” by remaining at least 6 feet from others Limit gatherings to 10 people or less Tools like Zoom and Skype are great ways to stay connected virtually!   Lee Health If you are experiencing acute COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, cough or [Read More.]

 (update 5/22/2020 at 7:00 pm) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will continue to issue this update every day through Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan. Once the state moves into Phase 2, DOH will provide this update once per week. However, DOH will continue to update the COVID-19 dashboard and post the state report daily. Governor Ron DeSantis is in constant communication with Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz and [Read More.]

Lee County Update In observance of Memorial Day, Lee County Solid Waste will be closed on Monday, May 25. All garbage, recycling and yard waste collections in unincorporated Lee County, the City of Bonita Springs, the Village of Estero and the Town of Fort Myers Beach will take place one day after the regularly scheduled collection day for the entire week beginning May 25 and ending on Saturday, May 30. Regular schedules will resume on Monday, June 1. https://fal.cn/38f5l Lee County has dedicated $57.5 million toward LeeCares. These brand new assistance programs are designed to aid individuals, families, and businesses affected [Read More.]