Important CoronaVirus Update from Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto

Update on COVID-19 Cases in Florida From Department of Health

In Florida there are currently 2,900 people who have tested positive for CoronaVirus (COVID-19), of those positive cases 2,765 are residents and 135 are non-residents. Lee County has 76 positive cases at this time.

To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of the virus, The Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily:  
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429

To find the most up-to-date information and guidance on COVID-19, please visit the Department of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage. For information and advisories from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), please visit the  CDC COVID-19 website. For more information about current travel advisories issued by the U.S. Department of State, please visit the travel advisory website.

For any other questions related to COVID-19 in Florida, please contact the Department’s dedicated COVID-19 Call Center by calling 1-866-779-6121. The Call Center is available 24 hours per day. Inquiries may also be emailed to [email protected].

Helpful Resources from the State of Florida Regarding COVID-19

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Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto

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