WHAT IS A CASE? A new case means an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time. An individual who tests positive may be: ▪ Asymptomatic ▪ Symptomatic but not clinical ▪ Symptomatic and clinical
COVID-19 TESTING EVOLUTION IN FLORIDA: February and early March: test if symptomatic and traveled to China (or other international location) Mid-March through April: test if 65+ and symptomatic regardless of travel history (age limit gradually lowered as April wore on) May (re-opening): test regardless of age and symptoms
MEDIAN AGE OF NEW CASES FOR 6/19 IN SELECT FLORIDA COUNTIES: Broward: 32 ▪ Duval: 29 ▪ Hillsborough: 30 ▪ Orange: 29 ▪ Pinellas: 29 ▪ Seminole: 27 ▪
FLORIDA’S HOSPITAL SYSTEM ▪ Twice as many beds available than before the pandemic as a percentage. ▪ Far fewer COVID-19 patients in ICU and on ventilators than in April. ▪ Non-COVID hospital patients are tested for COVID.
KEY POINTS Florida businesses must adhere to appropriate re-opening guidelines – DBPR will enforce. DOH Public Health advisory reiterating guidance for: Elderly and vulnerable individuals ▪ Practicing social distancing ▪ Wearing a mask in public settings ▪ Staying home when sick ▪ Frequent hand washing and sanitization ▪
T H A N K Y O U
Recommend
More recommend
