The Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted to re-open county parks and preserves including all beaches and beach access points, parking lots and free-standing bathrooms. Staff will be onsite to help encourage following the CDC guidelines, including social distancing. Parks and preserves will open with regular hours Wednesday, April 29. This is part of the county’s phased-in approach for residents while still observing the Governor’s Executive Order. Commissioners offered guidelines and stressed it is imperative that residents remain vigilant to continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The county beach sites include: Beach Parks Bonita Beach Park Bowditch Point [Read More.]

          Daily Stats  (updated 4/27/2020 at 3:30 pm) 80 COVID-19 patients isolated in our hospital Submitted 9,783 specimens for testing Discharged 178 patients 183 employees quarantined; 32 employees exposed at work and positive with COVID-19 Click here for graphs showing a running total of specimens collected for testing and positive cases hospitalized.   Today’s News A Message from Dr. Larry Antonucci When it comes to COVID-19, there is still much to be determined, especially regarding antibody testing, immunity, treatment and the creation of a vaccine. There is one thing we know, however, and that is ingesting [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.]

          Daily Stats  NO NEW UPDATE               Florida Department of Health (Updated 4/26/2020 at 11:00 am) ~30,680 positive cases in Florida residents and 848 positive cases in non-Florida residents~   TALLAHASSEE —The Florida Department of Health 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 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. [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.         Lee County Update Has COVID-19 left you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? It's important to also take care of your emotional health during this time. Learn some positive [Read More.]

          Daily Stats  NO NEW UPDATE               Florida Department of Health (Updated 4/25/2020 at 11:00 am) ~29,996 positive cases in Florida residents and 843 positive cases in non-Florida residents~   TALLAHASSEE — Today, the Florida Department of Health announced that, in order to provide more comprehensive data, the Department will now release this report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. The Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard will also provide updates once per day. As a part of this change, the state will also provide a report detailing surveillance [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.]

          Daily Stats (Updated 4/24/2020 at 5:30 pm) As of today, Lee Health has: 70 COVID-19 patients isolated in our hospitals Submitted 9,147 specimens for testing Discharged 166 patients 197 employees quarantined; 32 employees exposed at work and positive with COVID-19 Click here for graphs showing a running total of specimens collected for testing and positive cases hospitalized.   Today’s News A Message from Dr. Larry Antonucci Hospitals and health systems, patients and families across the country are anxiously awaiting the go-ahead to resume elective, non-urgent surgeries. Lee Health is proceeding cautiously and judiciously planning for [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.]

          Daily Stats (Updated 4/23/2020 at 5:30 pm) As of today, Lee Health has: 74 COVID-19 patients isolated in our hospitals Submitted 8,823 specimens for testing Discharged 158 patients 165 employees quarantined; 30 employees exposed at work and positive with COVID-19 Click here for graphs showing a running total of specimens collected for testing and positive cases hospitalized.   Today’s News A Message from Dr. Larry Antonucci This week, during National Volunteer Week, we are reflecting on and celebrating the commitment, contributions and comradery of our Lee Health volunteers. These women and men generously share their [Read More.]