The Florida Department of Health has announced a new positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Broward County this morning. A 69-year old female in Broward County has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is isolated and will remain isolated until cleared by 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 |
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-52, declaring a State of Emergency in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. Declaring a State of Emergency establishes a unified command structure and designates the Director of the Division of Emergency Management as the State Coordinating Officer and the State Surgeon General as the Deputy State Coordinating Officer and State Incident Commander.
Additionally, the Executive Order allows the Governor to direct funds as necessary for critical supplies, equipment and personnel needs. The order allows out-of-state medical professionals to practice in Florida for the duration of the order and permits pharmacists to prescribe up to a 30-day emergency refill of prescription drugs as needed.
Florida Department of Health (DOH) #COVID19 Call Center is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1 (866) 779-6121 or email your questions to COVID-19@flhealth.gov.
