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FL Laws

Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution permits the Governor to issue an Executive Order to declare a State of Emergency in times of a natural disaster, allowing him to enact provisions of the State's Emergency Management Plan.

In part, the Executive Order states:

Section 2. I designate the Director of the Division of Emergency Management as the State Coordinating Officer for the duration of this emergency and direct him to execute the State's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and other response, recover, and mitigation plans necessary to cope with the emergency. Pursuant to section 252.36(1)(a), Florida Statutes, I delegate to the State Coordinating Officer the authority to exercise those powers delineated in sections 252.36(5)-(10), Florida Statutes, which he shall exercise as needed to meet this emergency, subject to the limitations of section 252.33, Florida Statutes.

But those powers have certain limitations with regards to firearms.

FS 252.36 Emergency Management Powers of the Governor

(5)(h): Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and combustibles. However, nothing contained in ss. 252.31-252.90 shall be construed to authorize the seizure, taking, or confiscation of firearms that are lawfully possessed, unless a person is engaged in the commission of a criminal act.

FS 870.043 Declaration of emergency

Whenever the sheriff or designated city official determines that there has been an act of violence or a flagrant and substantial defiance of, or resistance to, a lawful exercise of public authority and that, on account thereof, there is reason to believe that there exists a clear and present danger of a riot or other general public disorder, widespread disobedience of the law, and substantial injury to persons or to property, all of which constitute an imminent threat to public peace or order and to the general welfare of the jurisdiction affected or a part or parts thereof, he or she may declare that a state of emergency exists within that jurisdiction or any part or parts thereof.

FS 870.044 Automatic Emergency Measures

(1): 870.044 Whenever the public official declares that a state of emergency exists, pursuant to s. 870.043, the following acts shall be prohibited during the period of said emergency throughout the jurisdiction: (1) The sale of, or offer to sell, with or without consideration, any ammunition or gun or other firearm of any size or description. (2) The intentional display, after the emergency is declared, by or in any store or shop of any ammunition or gun or other firearm of any size or description. (3) The intentional possession in a public place of a firearm by any person, except a duly authorized law enforcement official or person in military service acting in the official performance of her or his duty.

Additionally, FL Law states the following.

FS 790.01 Unlicensed carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms.

(a) A person who carries a concealed weapon, or a person who may lawfully possess a firearm and who carries a concealed firearm, on or about his or her person while in the act of evacuating during a mandatory evacuation order issued during a state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to chapter 252 or declared by a local authority pursuant to chapter 870. As used in this subsection, the term "in the act of evacuating" means the immediate and urgent movement of a person away from the evacuation zone within 48 hours after a mandatory evacuation is ordered. The 48 hours may be extended by an order issued by the Governor.

F.S. 381.00315 Public health advisories; public health emergencies; isolation and quarantines.

(c) “Public health emergency” means any occurrence, or threat thereof, whether natural or manmade, which results or may result in substantial injury or harm to the public health from infectious disease, chemical agents, nuclear agents, biological toxins, or situations involving mass casualties or natural disasters. Before declaring a public health emergency, the State Health Officer shall, to the extent possible, consult with the Governor and shall notify the Chief of Domestic Security. The declaration of a public health emergency shall continue until the State Health Officer finds that the threat or danger has been dealt with to the extent that the emergency conditions no longer exist and he or she terminates the declaration. However, a declaration of a public health emergency may not continue for longer than 60 days unless the Governor concurs in the renewal of the declaration. The State Health Officer, upon declaration of a public health emergency, may take actions that are necessary to protect the public health. Such actions include, but are not limited to:
1. Directing manufacturers of prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs who are permitted under chapter 499 and wholesalers of prescription drugs located in this state who are permitted under chapter 499 to give priority to the shipping of specified drugs to pharmacies and health care providers within geographic areas that have been identified by the State Health Officer. The State Health Officer must identify the drugs to be shipped. Manufacturers and wholesalers located in the state must respond to the State Health Officer’s priority shipping directive before shipping the specified drugs.
2. Notwithstanding chapters 465 and 499 and rules adopted thereunder, directing pharmacists employed by the department to compound bulk prescription drugs and provide these bulk prescription drugs to physicians and nurses of county health departments or any qualified person authorized by the State Health Officer for administration to persons as part of a prophylactic or treatment regimen.
3. Notwithstanding s. 456.036, temporarily reactivating the inactive license of the following health care practitioners, when such practitioners are needed to respond to the public health emergency: physicians licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459; physician assistants licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459; licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses licensed under part I of chapter 464; respiratory therapists licensed under part V of chapter 468; and emergency medical technicians and paramedics certified under part III of chapter 401. Only those health care practitioners specified in this paragraph who possess an unencumbered inactive license and who request that such license be reactivated are eligible for reactivation. An inactive license that is reactivated under this paragraph shall return to inactive status when the public health emergency ends or before the end of the public health emergency if the State Health Officer determines that the health care practitioner is no longer needed to provide services during the public health emergency. Such licenses may only be reactivated for a period not to exceed 90 days without meeting the requirements of s. 456.036 or chapter 401, as applicable.
4. Ordering an individual to be examined, tested, vaccinated, treated, isolated, or quarantined for communicable diseases that have significant morbidity or mortality and present a severe danger to public health. Individuals who are unable or unwilling to be examined, tested, vaccinated, or treated for reasons of health, religion, or conscience may be subjected to isolation or quarantine.
a. Examination, testing, vaccination, or treatment may be performed by any qualified person authorized by the State Health Officer.
b. If the individual poses a danger to the public health, the State Health Officer may subject the individual to isolation or quarantine. If there is no practical method to isolate or quarantine the individual, the State Health Officer may use any means necessary to vaccinate or treat the individual.
Any order of the State Health Officer given to effectuate this paragraph shall be immediately enforceable by a law enforcement officer under s. 381.0012.

(d) “Quarantine” means the separation of an individual reasonably believed to have been exposed to a communicable disease, but who is not yet ill, from individuals who have not been so exposed, to prevent the possible spread of the disease.
(2) Individuals who assist the State Health Officer at his or her request on a volunteer basis during a public health emergency are entitled to the benefits specified in s. 110.504(2), (3), (4), and (5).
(3) To facilitate effective emergency management, when the United States Department of Health and Human Services contracts for the manufacture and delivery of licensable products in response to a public health emergency and the terms of those contracts are made available to the states, the department shall accept funds provided by counties, municipalities, and other entities designated in the state emergency management plan required under s. 252.35(2)(a) for the purpose of participation in those contracts. The department shall deposit those funds in the Grants and Donations Trust Fund and expend those funds on behalf of the donor county, municipality, or other entity for the purchase of the licensable products made available under the contract.
(4) The department has the duty and the authority to declare, enforce, modify, and abolish the isolation and quarantine of persons, animals, and premises as the circumstances indicate for controlling communicable diseases or providing protection from unsafe conditions that pose a threat to public health, except as provided in ss. 384.28 and 392.545-392.60. Any order of the department issued pursuant to this subsection shall be immediately enforceable by a law enforcement officer under s. 381.0012.
(5) The department shall adopt rules to specify the conditions and procedures for imposing and releasing an isolation or a quarantine. The rules must include provisions related to:
(a) The closure of premises.
(b) The movement of persons or animals exposed to or infected with a communicable disease.
(c) The tests or treatment, including vaccination, for communicable disease required before employment or admission to the premises or to comply with an isolation or a quarantine.
(d) Testing or destruction of animals with or suspected of having a disease transmissible to humans.
(e) Access by the department to isolated or quarantined premises.
(f) The disinfection of isolated or quarantined animals, persons, or premises.
(g) Methods of isolation or quarantine.
(6) The rules adopted under this section and actions taken by the department pursuant to a declared public health emergency, isolation, or quarantine shall supersede all rules enacted by other state departments, boards or commissions, and ordinances and regulations enacted by political subdivisions of the state. Any person who violates any rule adopted under this section, any isolation or quarantine, or any requirement adopted by the department pursuant to a declared public health emergency, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

I'm sick right now with fever, cough, and sinus issues. Tested negative for the flu. They didn't test me for COVID-19.

Latest from the FL Dept. of Health

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
as of 11:19 a.m. ET 3/5/2020

Positive Cases of COVID-19
2 – Florida Residents
1 – Florida Resident Presumptive Positive
5 – Florida Cases Repatriated
1 – Non-Florida resident

Number of Negative Test Results
31

Number of Pending Testing Results
69

Number of People Under Public Health Monitoring
248 – currently being monitored
948 – people monitored to date

People Under Public Health Monitoring: The number of people under public health monitoring includes those at risk of having been exposed to COVID-19 who are monitoring their health under the supervision of public health officials.

Florida Cases Repatriated: The United States Department of State officially coordinated the return of a person living in Florida to the United States and those persons are isolated at a federally designated site until healthy. A repatriated case is when the United States Department of State officially coordinates the return of a Florida resident to the United States.

FL Dept. of Health states two died in Florida. One in Santa Rosa County and another in Lee County.

Florida Governor Reports 8 Residents With Coronavirus

Two patients in Broward County test positive for novel coronavirus, state officials say

Official FL Dept. of Health update.

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
as of 9:57 p.m. ET 3/6/2020

Positive Cases of COVID-19
6  Florida Residents
5  Florida Cases Repatriated
1  Non-Florida resident

Deaths
2  Florida Residents

Number of Negative Test Results
100

Number of Pending Testing Results
88

Number of People Under Public Health Monitoring
278  currently being monitored
1010  people monitored to date

People Under Public Health Monitoring: The number of people under public health monitoring includes those at risk of having been exposed to COVID-19 who are monitoring their health under the supervision of public health officials.

Florida Cases Repatriated: The United States Department of State officially coordinated the return of a person living in Florida to the United States and those persons are isolated at a federally designated site until healthy. A repatriated case is when the United States Department of State officially coordinates the return of a Florida resident to the United States.

Presumptive Positive: A Presumptive Positive is when a state health lab has a positive test without CDC confirmation.

Confirmed: A Confirmed status is given when the Presumptive Positive sample is then confirmed by the CDC.

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But this is just the flu bro. Miami wouldn't cancel two major festivals and lose millions of dollars. Oh wait....

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2020 CONFIRMED CANCELED

Miami's Calle Ocho Festival has been canceled because of coronavirus fears

FL Department of Health Statistics

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
as of 6:46 p.m. ET 3/8/2020

Positive Cases of COVID-19
12  Florida Residents
5  Florida Cases Repatriated*
1  Non-Florida resident

Deaths
2  Florida Residents

Number of Negative Test Results
118

Number of Pending Testing Results
108

Number of People Under Public Health Monitoring
280  currently being monitored
1038  people monitored to date

People Under Public Health Monitoring: The number of people under public health monitoring includes those at risk of having been exposed to COVID-19 who are monitoring their health under the supervision of public health officials.

*Florida Cases Repatriated: The United States Department of State officially coordinated the return of a person living in Florida to the United States and those persons are isolated at a federally designated site until healthy. A repatriated case is when the United States Department of State officially coordinates the return of a Florida resident to the United States.

Presumptive Positive: A Presumptive Positive is when a state health lab has a positive test without CDC confirmation.

Confirmed: A Confirmed status is given when the Presumptive Positive sample is then confirmed by the CDC.

Here are the two Executive Orders Gov. Ron DeSantis signed this month relating to COVID-19.

FL Dept of Health Update

Tallahassee, Fla. — The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will be issuing this update every day, seven days per week.

Yesterday, March 9, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-52, declaring a State of Emergency for COVID-19. By declaring a State of Emergency, Governor DeSantis is ensuring that state and local governments have the resources and flexibility they need to prepare and respond.

COVID-19 UPDATE

Port Everglades Advisory

Last night, the Department announced a new positive case of COVID-19 in Broward County. The Department, through an extensive epidemiological investigation, identified this new case as the third positive case of COVID-19 associated with Port Everglades in Broward County, Florida. Further, all three cases are connected to or employed by Metro Cruise Services – a company that operates at Port Everglades.

The Florida Department of Health recommends all individuals experiencing symptoms who have recently traveled through Port Everglades to immediately contact their County Health Department or health care provider and self-isolate for 14 days.
The Department also recommends employees of Metro Cruise Services at Port Everglades with any association to these cases self-isolate at home.
The Department is working to connect with all employees at Metro Cruise Services who may have come into contact with the three individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 to provide the employees with the appropriate guidance and monitoring.
The Department is working in close consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on this investigation.
CDC recommends that individuals with recent travel history on a cruise to monitor their health for 14 days and, if they develop symptoms, to immediately self-isolate and contact their County Health Department or health care provider.  
COVID-19 Cases

International Travel Advisory

The Florida Department of Health is advising all individuals who have traveled internationally to follow CDC guidelines, summarized below:

Level 3: CDC recommends 14-day self-isolation and social distancing upon return to the United States. Social distancing includes avoiding going out in public and close personal interactions. If you become symptomatic, immediately self-isolate and contact your County Health Department or health care provider.
Level 2 and Cruises: Travelers should monitor their health and limit interactions with others for 14 days after returning to the United States. If you become symptomatic, immediately self-isolate and contact your county health department or health care provider.
For more information regarding current CDC travel advisories related to COVID-19, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
A person that experiences a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, within 14 days after travel from China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Japan and any other destination under CDC travel advisory should call ahead to their health care provider or local County Health Department (CHD) and mention their recent travel or close contact.

If a person has had close contact with someone showing these symptoms who has recently traveled from this area or been in contact with a person with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19, they should call ahead to a health care professional and the County Health Department. The health care professional will work with the Department to determine if the person should be tested for COVID-19.

Nile Cruise Advisory

The Florida Department of Health is advising all individuals who traveled on a river cruise on the Nile River in Egypt in February 2020 to self-isolate for 14 days following their date of return to the United States. Several passengers in the United States recently developed symptoms and have been confirmed to be infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including two positive cases in Florida.

COVID Public Website and Call Center

Please visit the Department’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage for information and guidance regarding COVID-19 in Florida.

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].

What you Should Know

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.

Symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and 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.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The Department recommends everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

Avoiding close contact with people who are sick;
Staying home when you are sick and avoiding contact with persons in poor health;
Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands;
Covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then disposing of the tissue;
Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing;
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty; and
Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
CDC does not recommend that asymptomatic, healthy people wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).

Actions the State has Taken to Prepare for and Respond to COVID-19

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a State of Emergency for COVID-19.
Governor Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management to activate to Level II to coordinate the state’s response to COVID-19.
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-51 directing the State Surgeon General to declare a public health emergency.
State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees declared a public health emergency for the novel coronavirus in Florida.
Established an incident management team to coordinate response operations.
Activated a dedicated incident command post for on-site response activities.
Conducted three public health and healthcare stakeholders conference calls to provide statewide updates on the current outbreak situation, response actions, and guidance for pandemic planning. Over five hundred participants joined the calls. Calls are scheduled for each Wednesday at 2:00 EST.
Participated with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) on statewide conference calls with nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.
Established a public call-center for questions regarding COVID-19.
Developed and distributed the communications approved COVID-19 Presentation to CHDs for use at community meetings.
Developed and implemented protocols for investigation, surveillance and monitoring for COVID-19 to rapidly detect and contain cases.
Established mechanisms for on-going monitoring and coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding epidemiological activities.
Distributed CDC Interim Guidance for Public Health Personnel Evaluating Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) and Asymptomatic Close Contacts of Confirmed Cases at Their Home or Non-Home Residential Settings to County Health Departments
Distributed the updated Clinician Screening Tool for Identifying Persons Under Investigation for Coronavirus Disease and a healthcare provider letter regarding Enhanced Surveillance and Preparedness for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to associations, licensed providers, Health Care Coalitions (HCCs) and County Health Departments (CHD).
Implemented testing at all three State Public Health Laboratories.
Distributed updated CDC guidance for schools to CHDs and the Department of Education.
Distributed updated Laboratory Guidance regarding implementation of testing at State Public Health Laboratories.

AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

The Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) opened an event on the Emergency Status System for hospitals to enter census information and emergency room status updates.
AHCA shared key guidance including CDC and the department information regarding the importance of screening visitors, infection control protocol and hygiene best practices.
AHCA hosted a statewide call for nursing homes in conjunction with the Florida Health Care Association on Tuesday, March 3, with 1,000 participants. Secretary Mayhew and Surgeon General Rivkees addressed critical issues impacting these providers such as restricting and screening visitors.
AHCA hosted a statewide call for assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities, Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) group homes and adult family care homes on Tuesday, March 3, with nearly 1,500 participants. Secretary Mayhew, Surgeon General Rivkees and APD Director Palmer addressed critical issues impacting these providers such as restricting and screening visitors.
AHCA hosted a statewide call for hospitals in conjunction with the Florida Hospital Association on Wednesday, March 4, with 84 locations participating. Secretary Mayhew and Surgeon General Rivkees addressed critical issues impacting Florida hospitals.
AHCA hosted a statewide call for nursing homes in conjunction with the Florida Health Care Association on Friday, March 6, with 524 participants. Secretary Mayhew and Surgeon General Rivkees addressed critical issues impacting these providers such as a newly developed visitor screening toolkit and recent memos from the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services.
AHCA hosted a statewide call for hospitals in conjunction with LeadingAge Florida and the Florida Life Care Residents Association on Friday, March 6, with 1,000 participants. Secretary Mayhew and Surgeon General Rivkees addressed critical issues impacting senior populations and nursing homes.
AHCA hosted a call with the Florida Health Care Association and Florida Hospital Association to facilitate a conversation regarding facility transfers and the screening of facility visitors/developed toolkit on Saturday, March 7.
AHCA expanded the event on the Emergency Status System to collect isolation beds for hospitals effective Saturday, March 7.
AHCA and the department established regularly scheduled calls with long-term care facilities on Tuesday, March 10.
AHCA sent CDC infection prevention and control guidelines to hospitals across the state.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

At the direction of Governor DeSantis, FDOT Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, along with Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, hosted a conference call with all Florida ports and their governing bodies as well as all public use airports to discuss Florida’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 virus.
FDOT Secretary Thibault and staff from the department will be hosting weekly conference calls with all passenger seaports and public use airports to provide updates related to COVID-19.
COVID-19 educational materials are being posted in FDOT facilities, which include welcome centers, service plazas and rest areas across the state.
SunRail has posted COVID-19 educational materials inside all trains and on all platforms, focusing on areas near entrances and bathrooms.
SunRail trains are being cleaned and sanitized daily and SunRail staff have been provided sanitizing towelettes and encouraged to wash their hands frequently throughout the day.
FDOT is providing hand sanitizer and posting COVID-19 educational materials at its public meetings across the state.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has no known or suspected cases of COVID-19 within its correctional institutions at this time.
FDC’s Office of Health Services coordinates with the department for guidance on any type of outbreak and is closely monitoring new information as it is disseminated from Florida department and the CDC.
FDC has a plan in place and dedicated staff members trained in the prevention and containment of infectious diseases.
FDC has stood up its Incident Command System in response to COVID-19.
Education has been provided to staff, inmates and visitors to prevent the spread of any infectious disease, including COVID-19.
Precautions are in place at facilities to protect inmates and staff from exposure to flu, COVID-19 or any other respiratory illness and are being followed per CDC recommendations.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

The Florida Department of State (DOS) has been in contact with the Supervisors of Elections for Hillsborough, Lake, Leon, Manatee, Palm Beach and Sarasota Counties to determine their needs specifically as it relates to supplies. The supervisors have been encouraged to connect with their county emergency management department for meeting these resource needs.
DOS is actively wiping down public spaces including all DOS maintained properties, reception areas, and restrooms with bleach or disinfectant wipes to mitigate the spread of germs.

OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION

OIR Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier is actively engaged with insurers and key partners at the state and national level regarding COVID-19. Commissioner Altmaier is collaborating with other state insurance commissioners and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to share information and resources.  
OIR has issued Informational Memorandum OIR-20-01M to all health insurers and health maintenance organizations, directing them to:
Use every channel available to them to communicate with their policyholders and share official CDC and Department of Health information;
Devote resources to inform consumers of available benefits, quickly respond to inquiries, and avoid and dispel misinformation;
Work with public health officials to do everything possible to prepare and respond; and
Consider all practicable options to reduce the barriers of cost-sharing for testing and treatment of COVID-19.
OIR is reaching out to insurers regarding their response to COVID-19 and working with insurers to make sure they are properly communicating to consumers.
OIR has activated its incident management team and has met to review disaster response procedures.

AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

APD sent additional preventative tips to APD providers, Waiver Support coordinators, and APD employees.
APD continues to share/promote all related DOH social media content.
DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

Department of Health guidance has been sent to the Executive Directors at Area Agencies for Aging; they, in turn, are sending that information to their Lead Providers and Agencies.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) continues to encourage businesses to follow the “Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers” issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
DEO has shared situational information and updates including the DOH COVID-19 press release, DOH website and call center number with ESF 18 partners and business contacts.
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) and Florida Retail Federation, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with DEO, are working to provide health safety information and coordination with partners, including how to address potential local supply issues.
DEO is coordinating with CareerSource Florida, local workforce boards, and other public-private partners.
DEO has collaborated with partners at EFI and VISIT FLORIDA and is working to provide business partners, ESF-18 partners, Chamber members and the Economic Development Councils throughout the state a toolkit to disperse to their business communities on preventative actions to take, as well as email and social media messaging they can use in their communities.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

FDLE is coordinating ESF-16 providing updates weekly and as needed and securing staffing.
FDLE’s Office of Mutual Aid prepared and distributed a law enforcement guide on COVID-19 for law enforcement partners and state agencies.
Florida’s Homeland Security Advisor participates in weekly calls with the Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary and other Advisors around the country to coordinate response and identify best practices.
FDLE regions are working with the Regional Domestic Security Task Forces to prepare any responses needed.
FDLE is reviewing its COOP and determining which members can work from home if necessary.
FDLE is in the process of placing additional hand sanitizing stations in high traffic areas and opening certain interior doors to minimize touching and prevent spread of the virus.
FDLE is in regular communications with the Florida Department of Health and our ESF-16 partners regarding COVID-19 preparations.
FDLE’s Mutual Aid team is holding weekly conference calls with the State Emergency Operations Center and will begin sending out situational reports to the FDLE Regions this week.

VOLUNTEER FLORIDA

Volunteer Florida agency is coordinating with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to see how we can assist with spreading information to seniors.
Volunteer Florida’s Emergency Management Department is having initial conversations with partners to determine what could be needed and what safety precautions need to be considered if volunteers are utilized.
Volunteer Florida agency is continuing to share information about preventative measures that should be taken with staff, Commissioners, Foundation Board Members and sub-grantees

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
as of 7:46 a.m. ET 3/10/2020

Positive Cases of COVID-19
14 – Florida Residents
5 – Florida Cases Repatriated*
1 – Non-Florida resident

Deaths
2 – Florida Residents

Number of Negative Test Results
222

Number of Pending Test Results
155

Number of People Under Public Health Monitoring
319 – currently being monitored
1161 – people monitored to date

Positive Test: A positive test is when a sample sent to the state health lab comes back positive for COVID-19.

*Florida Cases Repatriated: The United States Department of State officially coordinated the return of a person living in Florida to the United States and those persons are isolated at a federally designated site until healthy. A repatriated case is when the United States Department of State officially coordinates the return of a Florida resident to the United States.

Negative Test Result: A negative test result is when a sample sent to the state health lab comes back negative for COVID-19.

Pending Test Result: A pending test result is when a sample sent to the state health lab has not been declared positive or negative at the time.

People Under Public Health Monitoring: The number of people under public health monitoring includes those at risk of having been exposed to COVID-19 who are monitoring their health under the supervision of public health officials.

Florida Residents Diagnosed in Florida

County

Age

Sex

Known History of International Travel

1

Manatee

63

Male

No

2

Hillsborough

29

Female

Yes

3

Santa Rosa

71

Male

Yes

4

Broward

75

Male

No

5

Broward

65

Male

No

6

Lee

77

Female

Yes

7

Lee

77

Male

Yes

8

Charlotte

54

Female

Yes

9

Okaloosa

61

Female

Yes

10

Volusia

66

Female

Yes

11

Manatee

81

Female

Yes

12

Broward

67

Male

No

13

Volusia

60

Female

Yes

14

Broward

69

Female

No

All Universities going to online classes for two weeks after spring break.

Because there are multiple cases in Broward.

The Florida Sun Sentinel has better stats than the FL Dept of Health at this moment.



FLDOH only lists 26 cases and their last update was 9am this morning.

No clue since I'm in the panhandle.

FL Dept of Health States as of 11:52 p.m. ET 3/12/2020

Positive Cases of COVID-19
41 Florida Residents
5 Florida Cases Repatriated*
3 Non-Florida Residents

Deaths
2 Florida Residents

Number of Negative Test Results
301

Number of Pending Test Results
147

Number of People Under Public Health Monitoring
476 currently being monitored
1230 people monitored to date