Florida state health officials reported this evening that the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 case count has eclipsed the 1,000 mark. According to the latest published data, Florida has reported 1,007 total cases through Mar. 22–937 cases in residents and 70 in non-Florida residents. The total positives are out ofContinue Reading
North Tampa Behavioral Health Hospital is closely monitoring developments associated with COVID-19, and we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the continued well-being of our patients and staff. “We understand the potential threat that the coronavirus poses to communities throughout the nation, and we will continue to act withContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has reported 47 positive COVID-19 cases to date in Hillsborough County, Florida. 45 of the cases were in Florida residents, while two were non-Florida residents. Statewide, health officials have reported 763 total Florida cases– 706 positive cases in Florida residents and 57 positive cases inContinue Reading
Last month, the state of Alabama became the 16th state to recognize pornography as a public health crisis. So why pornography? How is this a health or public health issue? Joining me today is Melea Stephens, Melea is a board member for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. A CRISISContinue Reading
In a follow-up on a report yesterday concerning a COVID-19 death in Pasco County, the Florida Department of Health released a corrected news release yesterday evening stating: This release indicated that a person died in Pasco County who previously tested positive for COVID-19. This was reported in error, there wereContinue Reading
*CORRECTION: DOH report of Pasco County COVID-19 death in error The Florida Department of Health, in a COVID-19 update this evening reported 43 additional positive cases (36 Florida residents and 7 non-Florida residents), bringing the state total to 563. An additional death was reported in Pasco County, the 11th inContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health reported this evening that the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 case tally in the state has risen to 432. This is up by 42 cases since the last update. There are currently 393 positive cases in Florida residents and 39 positive cases in non-Florida residents. HealthContinue Reading
Additional Resources Are Being Deployed to Broward County and High-Impact Areas Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that at the Governor’s direction, FDEM Director Jared Moskowitz is ordering additional supplies and personal protective equipment in an effort to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID-19 in theContinue Reading
Florida state health officials reported 19 additional positive COVID-19 cases (14 Florida residents and 5 non-Florida residents) bringing the state total to 155. As of noon, of the 155 total Florida cases, there are currently 137 positive cases in Florida Residents and 18 positive cases in non-Florida residents. To date,Continue Reading
The Florida Department of Health, in an update today, is reporting 70 positive cases of COVID-19 in Florida residents. In addition, DOH has confirmed an individual who had previously tested positive for COVID-19 has died. The individual was a 77-year old male in Lee County. This is the 4th deathContinue Reading
Case counts The Florida Department of Health announced one additional positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Thursday. The individual is a 42-year old male in Miami-Dade County. This individual is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until cleared by public health officials. This is a travel related case andContinue Reading
Florida state health officials reported three new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Wednesday. Details of the cases are as follows: A 63-year old male New York resident who is currently in St. Johns County has tested positive. He is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until clearedContinue Reading
On Tuesday, the Florida Department of Health has announced eight new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida, including three in the Tampa Bay area: A 68-year old male in Nassau County has been identified as positive. This person is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until clearedContinue Reading
Florida state health officials have reported the second COVID-19 case in a Manatee County resident. The patient, a 81-year old female, has been identified as a presumptive positive. This person is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until cleared by public health officials. She has a history of recentContinue Reading
In a follow-up on the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in Florida, state health officials report two individuals have died. According to the Florida Department of Health, the deceased individuals include a previously announced COVID-19 patient in Santa Rosa County and a new individual in their seventies that tested presumptiveContinue Reading
Since the emergence of COVID-19 in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has remained in constant communication with State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, public health officials at the local, state and federal levels and executive agency leaders. On March 1, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-51 which directed Surgeon General Rivkees to declareContinue Reading
OneBlood, the not-for-profit blood center serving Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama says the coronavirus does not pose any known risk to blood donors in the United States during the donation process or from attending blood drives. OneBlood urges all eligible donors to keep their commitments to donateContinue Reading
A Health Advisory has been issued for Davis Island beach due to high bacteria levels. This should be considered a potential risk to the bathing public and swimming is not recommended. Samples taken Wednesday were above threshold for enterococci bacteria. The beach will be re-sampled, Wednesday, March 4, 2020. WhenContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health has reported the first presumptive positive coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the state in Hillsborough County and Manatee County. The Hillsborough County case is an adult resident with a history of travel to Italy. This person is isolated and will continue to remain isolated untilContinue Reading
Thanks to the generosity of 262 organ donors and their families, LifeLink of Florida provided a record number of organs for transplant, with 756 organs transplanted during 2019. This marks the most organ donors facilitated by LifeLink of Florida during a year with nearly a 7% increase over last year. This increasedContinue Reading
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor along with Hillsborough County Commissioner Les Miller addressed public concerns about COVID-19 (coronavirus) during a press conference recently. She stressed that there are no known cases of the illness in the State of Florida but that the City of Tampa will work with its public healthContinue Reading
