ORLANDO, Fla. — In Central Florida, eight people have tested positive for the virus. So far, four Floridians have died.
Here is a list tracking the number of cases in Central Florida:
- Brevard County: 0
- Flagler County: 0
- Lake County: 0
- Marion County: 0
- Orange County: 2
- Osceola County: 1
- Polk County: 0
- Seminole County: 1
- Volusia County: 5
To find out about other counties in Florida not listed, click here.
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@HealthyFla has received notification of one new positive case of #COVID19 in Seminole County. This test was performed by @AdventHealth Altamonte Springs. He is a 68 year old male that is being appropriately cared for & isolated. This is a travel-related case.
— Florida Dept. Health (@HealthyFla) March 12, 2020
.@HealthyFla has announced 2 new presumptive positive Florida #COVID19 cases: 1 in Okaloosa County and 1 in Volusia County. Both individuals are isolated and have a recent history of travel. For #COVID19 updates, visit https://t.co/e1S8bGG26U
— Florida Dept. Health (@HealthyFla) March 8, 2020
.@HealthyFla announces a new positive #COVID19 case in Volusia County. This individual is a 60 year old female who has a recent history of travel and is currently isolated. For #COVID19 updates, visit https://t.co/e1S8bGG26U
— Florida Dept. Health (@HealthyFla) March 10, 2020
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Here are prevention tips you can take for #COVID19:
— Florida Dept. Health (@HealthyFla) March 11, 2020
🧼 Wash hands with soap + water
🙅♀️ Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
🤒 Avoid close contact with people who are sick
🛑 Stay away from work, school or others if you get sickhttps://t.co/e1S8bGG26U
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