Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 4,946,175 (324,776 deaths)U.S. Confirmed Cases: 1,532,974 (92,149 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 47,471 (2,096 deaths, 8,681 hospitalizations, 772,669 tests, 6.1% positive rate) (see attached graph) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 1,542 (89 deaths, 359 hospitalizations, 21,326 tests, 7.2% positive rate) Estero Confirmed Cases: 57 (unknown death and hospitalization numbers)   CDC Practice “social distancing” by remaining at least 6 feet from othersOK 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 runny [Read More.]

 (update 5/19/2020 at 9:00 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 [Read More.]

SITUATION IN NUMBERS total (new) cases in last 24 hours  (last updated 10:00 AM CET 5/19/2020) Globally 4,731,458 cases (112,637) 316,169 deaths (4,322) Western Pacific Region 169,178 cases (663) 6,765 deaths (22) European Region 1,909 592 cases (19,125) 167,998 deaths (825) South-East Asia Region 148,761 cases (7,168) 4,780 deaths (198) Eastern Mediterranean Region 356,749 cases (18,189) 10,149 deaths (170) Region of the Americas 2,082,945 cases (6,5134) 124,668 deaths (3,059) African Region 63,521 cases (2,358) 1,796 deaths (48) Highlights In his opening remarks at the World Health Assembly, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros declared: ‘We have come together as the nations of [Read More.]

(Updated 5/18/2020 at 12:00 pm) ~45,684 positive cases in Florida residents and 1,260 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. More than 33,600 test results were reported to the Department of Health on Monday, [Read More.]

Library patrons will be able to visit the library in Estero with limited service, hours and capacity beginning Tuesday, May 26. The library will open at 25% capacity with hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.  Contactless services and book returns will continue. Signs will be posted for following CDC guidelines and floors will be marked to indicate spacing for social distancing. Plexiglas shields are installed at the public service desks, and hand sanitizer and wipes will be provided to the public. Some furniture has been removed to encourage [Read More.]

Due to delays caused by COVID-19, the U.S. Census Bureau is still seeking applicants to work for the 2020 Census. These positions are temporary, part-time, 20-40 hours per week, and will last approximately 8-9 weeks.  The hours are flexible; you are able set your own schedule.  Lee County census takers’ pay starts at $18/hour and 58 cents/mile. By working for the Census Bureau, you have a special opportunity to help make the 2020 Census an accurate and complete count. There are so many reasons our community needs to be counted completely and accurately. The count happens every 10 years and [Read More.]

            The Village of Estero has compiled the most recent daily updates from the State of Florida, Lee County and the Village of Estero.  This compilation provides updates from the governmental perspective.  The information provided below was developed by our partner agencies for public consumption. Village of Estero Update Village Hall has closed the public lobbies as of 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 23. We will still be accepting online applications, records requests, requests for action related to roads and landscaping, and general inquiries. Our phone lines will remain open and we will have available a [Read More.]

The county announced today the re-opening of pools, playgrounds, pavilions, courts, multi-purpose fields (soccer/lacrosse/football), fishing piers and splash pads beginning Friday, May 22. This decision was based on the continued voluntary compliance and the community’s greater awareness for Centers for Disease Control guidelines.  Staff will be onsite to help encourage following the CDC guidelines, including social distancing.  Parks staff have placed additional signs advising of CDC guidelines at all sites. Additional details about the re-openings set for the coming weekend: Multi-purpose fields (soccer, lacrosse and football) will reopen with no league play, benches or bleachers. Activities on the multi-purpose fields [Read More.]

              Florida Department of Health (Updated 5/18/2020 at 12:00 pm) ~45,208 positive cases in Florida residents and 1,234 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. More than 24,100 test results [Read More.]

            The Village of Estero has compiled the most recent daily updates from the State of Florida, Lee County and the Village of Estero.  This compilation provides updates from the governmental perspective.  The information provided below was developed by our partner agencies for public consumption. Village of Estero Update Village Hall has closed the public lobbies as of 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 23. We will still be accepting online applications, records requests, requests for action related to roads and landscaping, and general inquiries. Our phone lines will remain open and we will have available a [Read More.]