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Coronavirus (COVID-19) — Florida Public Health Updates
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Apr 11, 2024 · Although COVID-19 cases are currently low, nearly 2,300 people have died in Florida this year from a virus that refuses to disappear fully. That has health-care experts reminding Floridians...
Apr 4, 2024 · CDC Updates. FL Dept. of Health Info. COVID-19 Vaccines ¶. COVID-19 vaccines are effective at helping protect against severe disease and death from the virus that causes COVID-19, including known variants currently circulating. As with other routine vaccines, side effects may occur after vaccination.
Apr 12, 2024 · There have been more than 142,000 cases of COVID-19 in Florida so far in 2024, according to data from the state health department. When you break it down by month, about 20,571 cases were...
Apr 19, 2024 · The CDC reports the following percentages of people in the U.S. who are up to date with the most recent COVID vaccine: Children: 14%. Adults: 22%. Pregnant persons: 13%. To learn more about how COVID data was gathered and tracked during the pandemic and what it means for you, read through the FAQ below.
Apr 8, 2024 · Florida Department of Health. Pinellas County COVID-19 Information. Pinellas County Testing Sites. Testing: What You Need to Know (CDC) Wearing Masks (CDC) FAQs. What protective strategies should I use regarding COVID-19?
- What protective strategies should I use regarding COVID-19?We encourage employees to take preventive measures such as staying home when sick, practicing good personal hygiene, following CDC guidelines for p...
- Are employees required to wear masks?No. Face coverings/masks are not mandated in County government buildings. Employees are expected to continue following the CDC guidelines for pande...
- Are employees required to get vaccinated?No. Pinellas County does not require COVID vaccination.
- Where can I get vaccinated?See Find COVID-19 Vaccines.
- Where can I get tested for COVID-19?Go to a local Pinellas County testing site or purchase an at-home test from your local pharmacy. You can use your Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or...
- What COVID services are covered by Cigna?For those on the County's medical plan, Cigna covers COVID-19 vaccines, diagnostic testing, and FDA-approved antivirals and therapeutics treatment....
- Will my absence due to COVID-19 or flu be considered scheduled?Yes. Leave taken for COVID-19 or flu is considered scheduled leave. If you do not feel well, you should not come to work. Please discuss absences a...
- What if I think I might have COVID-19?Stay up to date with symptoms associated with COVID-19. If you develop symptoms such as fever, a cough, difficulty breathing, or other symptoms rec...
- What if I have COVID-19?Stay home. Also see If You are Sick or Caring for Someone Who is Sick.
- What should I do if I am directly exposed to COVID-19?See What to Do If You are Exposed.
5 days ago · Cases: Florida 7,542,869 most recent figure. U.S. 77,294 weekly most recent figure. Tests: Florida 66,752,370 through April 28. Florida 69,708 (9,958 daily).
Apr 17, 2024 · This week’s national ensemble predicts 220 to 2,400 daily COVID-19 hospital admissions likely reported on May 13. Ensemble hospitalization estimates for the next four weeks are also available for states and territories.
