Estero 7/20/20 Lee County Coronavirus (COVID-19) Government Updates

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 to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing to prevent these droplets from spreading to others. #protectSWFL #togetherwecan #togetherwecanSWFL #SWFLstrong
• The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee), in partnership with Lee County Government, will be providing free walk-up COVID-19 testing throughout Lee County during the month of August.
• Antibody testing is now available at the state’s COVID-19 testing site at CenTogether, we can protect our community. Follow these guidelines from
  Florida Department of Health (DOH) on wearing a cloth face cover in public. #protectSWFL #togetherwecan #togetherwecanSWFL #SWFLstrongturyLink Sports Complex.
• Together, we can protect our community. Follow these guidelines from
  Florida Department of Health (DOH)

  on wearing a cloth face cover in public. #protectSWFL #togetherwecan #togetherwecanSWFL #SWFLstrong

• Round 2 of LeeCARES Individual Assistance applications will open to the public on Monday, August 17. Learn about the program updates, determine eligibility, and prepare to apply on Monday: https://fal.cn/39HBY.
• Your hands and others’ touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, your hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose, or mouth. Follow all
  CDC guidelines and stay safe – together, we can! #protectSWFL #togetherwecan #togetherwecanSWFL #SWFLstrong
• When around others, keep 6 feet between you when possible. Avoid hugs, handshakes, large gatherings, and close quarters. #protectSWFL #togetherwecan #togetherwecanSWFL #SWFLstrong

Lee County Schools

• Our teachers are back at work! Setting up their classrooms to welcome students back for Face to Face Learning or Lee Home Connect.
• Lee Home Connect provides students an opportunity to be assigned a teacher(s) from their school for at-home, full-time remote instruction, which is fully accredited and administered by the school to which the student is assigned. Download the Lee Home Connect Instructional Continuity Plan https://www.leeschools.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=676305&pageId=30848194 #LoveLeeSchools