5/26/20 COVID-19 UPDATE: Your local health department is here to assist you with questions related to COVID-19 (new coronavirus).
GULF TESTING NUMBERS STATUS Number of COVID-19 tests so far: 508 Number of negative tests: 507 Number of positive tests: 1 (RECOVERED) Please note: The demand for the testing and designated laboratory, may cause a slight delay in reporting as reflected on the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard.
Florida Department of Health in Gulf County: 850-227-1276 Florida Department of Health in Franklin County: 850-653-2111 There is also a hotline available at 866-779-6121 or email
COVID-19@flhealth.gov. PHASE 1: PLAN FOR FLORIDA’S RECOVERY On May 22, 2020 Gov. DeSantis launched the Expanding Full Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step Plan for Florida’s Recovery.
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXPANDED TESTING PLAN The Department of Health is thankful for the number of individuals who have shown up to be tested during our “May2Day” Testing Project. The goal behind this initiative is to test 2% of the population each month in order to align with the Governor’s reopening phases. Each County Health Department (CHD) will coordinate with community partners to expand local testing offered to meet monthly targets. Test results will be reflected on the Florida's COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard as they come available.
Testing benchmarks set for each county: Franklin: 247 per month Gulf: 325 per month
UPCOMING DRIVE-THRU TESTING IN PORT SAINT JOE On Wednesday, May 27th, from 10am to 2pm CST, public drive-thru testing will be held in Howard Creek Fire Station at 7132 Doc Whitfield Rd. Individuals must be 18 years or older to be tested. To enter testing site, please follow the signs and please stay in vehicles. Symptoms are NOT required for testing, and appointments are not necessary. For more information, call 850-227-1276.
TESTING Call your health care provider first or if you are symptomatic to determine the need for testing. If a person thinks they have COVID-19, they should call their health care provider before going to their office so the provider can take precautions to prevent exposing other people. In some cases, they are going to meet you in the parking lot. It’s just a precaution. We are really trying to keep our healthcare workers safe. Other patients safe. Review your signs, symptoms and travel history with your physician. Your physician will evaluate you for other possible causes of respiratory illness and also contact the county health department to coordinate COVID19 testing.
PANCARE TESTING SITE IN PORT ST. JOE AND EASTPOINT PanCare Health has lifted COVID-19 testing restrictions and is now offering testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) persons. PanCare will test anyone in the following category whether they display symptoms or have no symptoms: • Healthcare facility workers • Residents in long-term care facilities • Persons 65 years of age and older • Persons with underlying conditions • First responders People who do not meet the above requirements must have symptoms (cough, fever ≥100.4, or shortness of breath) in order to be tested. Testing will be provided at no cost to the person being tested. If a person has insurance, they will bill the insurance for testing and write off any portion not covered. PanCare Health’s COVID- 19 response line team is available at (850) 215-4181 Monday-Friday 9:00a – 4:00p to conduct phone screenings.
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