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.]

            Lee Health Update Daily Stats (last update 3/26/2020 1:00 pm) As of today, Lee Health has: Daily Stats As of today, Lee Health has: 11 COVID-19 patients isolated in our hospitals Submitted 1,757 specimens for testing 18 employees quarantined Click here for table showing specimens sent to the lab, positive cases currently in our hospitals, presumptive positive cases and telemedicine visits. Total Cases in Lee County (totals as of 3/25/2020 update) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 52 (3 deaths) Estero Confirmed Cases: 2 (0 deaths) Today’s News #LeeHealthStrong; Hometown Heroes Our team members on the [Read More.]

              State of Florida update Today, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-85, directing the Department of Management Services (DMS) to ensure all state employees have access to telehealth services through the state’s contracted HMO plans and PPO organization plan without cost sharing, while also ensuring that all cost sharing that would have been applicable to state employees seeking immunization services under this Executive Order for the influenza vaccination be waived. Actions the state has taken to respond to COVID-19: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH • At the direction of Governor DeSantis, State Surgeon General Dr. Scott [Read More.]

The Village of Estero was just notified that the Florida Department of Health has determined not to use the hotline they had originally set up to report those who may be putting others to risk of the Coronavirus. Do not call the number given previously as it is not in operation.

Are you aware of someone or groups of people who are not abiding by the suggested rules of self-quarantining or social distancing who could be putting others at risk? The Florida Department of Health has set up a hotline so that residents may call in to report a person or persons who are continuing to gather in groups, possibly exposing others to the Coronavirus. The phone number is 239-332-9580. The Florida Department of Health with then follow-up on these reported incidents. According to the Florida Department of Health, less than 30 percent of the cases of Coronavirus in Lee County [Read More.]

            Lee Health Update  Daily Stats (last update 3/26/2020 1:00 pm) As of today, Lee Health has: Daily Stats As of today, Lee Health has: 11 COVID-19 patients isolated in our hospitals Submitted 1,757 specimens for testing 18 employees quarantined Click here for table showing specimens sent to the lab, positive cases currently in our hospitals, presumptive positive cases and telemedicine visits. Total Cases in Lee County (totals as of 3/25/2020 update) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 52 (3 deaths) Estero Confirmed Cases: 2 (0 deaths) Today’s News #LeeHealthStrong; Hometown Heroes Our team members on the [Read More.]

          World Health Organization Update SITUATION IN NUMBERS total (new) cases in last 24 hours  (last updated 10:00 AM CET 3/25/2020) Globally 413 467 confirmed (40 712) 18 433 deaths (2202) Western Pacific Region 97 766 confirmed (1186) 3518 deaths (16) European Region 220 516 confirmed (25 007) 11 986 deaths (1797) South-East Asia Region 2344 confirmed (354) 72 deaths (7) Eastern Mediterranean Region 29 631 confirmed (2416) 2008 deaths (131) Region of the Americas 60 834 confirmed (11 390) 813 deaths (248) African Region 1664 confirmed (359) 29 deaths (3)           [Read More.]

Estero Updates for Wednesday, March 25, 2020: Health Data Global Confirmed Cases: 441, 187 (19,675 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 55,568 (802 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,682 (22 deaths) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 30 (3 deaths) Estero Confirmed Cases: 2 (0 deaths)   CDC Practice “social distancing” by remaining at least 6 feet from others Limit gatherings to 10 people or less   Lee County Conservation 20/20 and preserve lands remain open.  Residents are encouraged to go for a hike here, while maintaining recommended social distancing, to reduce stress.   Lee County School District Facebook Town hall meeting about distance learning: [Read More.]

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 issue this update every day, seven days per week. Governor Ron DeSantis is in constant communication with Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz and State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees as the State of Florida continues to monitor and respond to the threat of COVID-19. Today, Governor DeSantis held a briefing via live stream and announced the additional efforts to respond to COVID-19: [Read More.]

Lee County residents are encouraged to go online to complete the 2020 Census. For the first time ever, the Census is available to complete online, over the phone and by mail. With three convenient options, it’s easy for Lee County residents to complete the Census by April 1 without needing to eventually interact with Census staff. Due to the Coronavirus, the Census has temporarily suspended field operations, but the Constitutional directive for a nationwide count continues. An accurate count of Lee County is essential. Data are used to ensure that our community has fair representation in federal and state legislatures [Read More.]