The Village of Estero will be forwarding the latest information flowing from state and local government and health organizations pertaining to the coronavirus in an effort to guarantee that Estero residents have access to latest information.  The information provided below was developed by our partner agencies for public consumption.

Health Data

• Global Confirmed Cases: 350,536 (15,328 deaths)
• S. Confirmed Cases: 35,225 (471 deaths)
• Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,007 (13 deaths)
• Lee County Confirmed Cases: 26 (2 deaths)

 

Operational Data

Community Development permit requests by month:

• January 2020: 553
• February 2020: 604
• March 2020: 391 (projected 527, at current rate)

Community Development permit requests by week:

• 2/17 – 2/21: 101
• 2/24 – 2/28: 122
• 3/2 – 3/6: 157
• 3/9 – 3/13: 143
• 3/16 – 3/20: 85 (may not include all permit data from 3/20)

CDC

• Practice “social distancing” by remaining at least 6 feet from others
• Limit gatherings to 10 people or less

Lee County

• Beaches have been closed and fencing has been installed along the causeway islands to discourage use
• 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.