NEWS ON COVID-19
Please find this page as a compilation of resources on COVID-19 in your area and across the state of Florida.
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Florida Department of Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html
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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
White House
World Health Organization (WHO)
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https://www.who.int/westernpacific/emergencies/novel-coronavirus
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https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
Executive Orders
View Gov. Ron DeSantis' Executive Orders related to COVID-19 here.
CDC TRAVEL GUIDANCE
For the most updated COVID-10 travel advisories, visit: U.S. Travel Advisories and CDC Information for Travel.
SYMPTOMS AND SPREAD OF COVID-19
Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
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Fever;
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Cough; and
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Shortness of breath.
Symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days following exposure. Most people recover from COVID-19 without needing special treatment.
The elderly and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.
COVID-19 can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, including when an individual coughs or sneezes. These droplets may land on objects and surfaces. Other people may contract COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES TO PROTECT YOU & YOUR FAMIL
COVID-19 Vaccination UPDATE
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has launched a vaccine locator site. The website helps Floridians to find vaccine sites by county or city and contains contact information for each location. Click here to view locations.
Appointments may be required, and vaccine availability will vary/