Here are some links to facts and resources about Covid 19:
- Though Covid 19 has some flu-like symptoms, it is not the flu: it is deadlier. How much deadlier varies by location and how well the governments have implemented precautions and testing.
- Unfortunately, there is a test shortage in the US, so we don’t have a true case rate, but, it appears that we are on the same trajectory as Italy (roughly 10 days behind).
- It is important that we suspend in-person meetings and activities to reduce physical contact.
- One might have the virus and not know it (and be able to spread it to others).
- One of the biggest dangers is overwhelming the medical system. Slowing the spread /"flattening the curve" helps keep our clinics and hospitals from being overwhelmed. The Washington Post has excellent graphics/ models that show how this works.
- There is a lot of confusion about whether domestic pets can get and spread Covid-19. As of Friday, March 13, 2020 the WHO says that animals CAN get the virus. Here is a link to the report of a dog testing positive for it in Hong Kong. Here is an article giving context.
- Some new information about Ibuprofin versus Tylenol/paracetamol https://www.bbc.com/news/51929628
National:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Website
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
VA Extension of Benefits Press Release and Information
United Way 2-1-1 Hotline Information
Nextstrain: Genomic epidemiology of novel coronavirus
State:
Florida Department of Health
Florida COVID-19 Dashboard
State COVID-19 Hotline
+1 (866) 779-6121
State COVID-19 Email
COVID-19@flhealth.gov
Florida Weekly Updates for Businesses & Events
Southwest Florida:
SWFL COVID-19 Tracker (Courtesy of Dr. Felke from FGCU)
NCH Healthcare Systems COVID-19 Updates
Lutheran Services Florida Family Crisis Counselin
Lee County:
Lee County Health
Lee County COVID-19 Information
Lee County Human Services
(239) 533-7900
Collier County:
Collier County Health
Collier County COVID-19 Information
Collier County Community and Human Services
Economic Assistance
Florida Reemployment Assistance Center: Individual Claims
Short Time Compensation Program for Employers
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
Price Gouging Hotline:
1 (866) 966-7226
Mobile Testing Sites
Lee County:
Lee Convenient Care at Page Field
4771 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
(239) 343-9800
Lee Convenient Care is open from 12 Noon to 4 P.M., seven days a week.
Cape Coral Sports Complex
1510 Sports Blvd, Cape Coral
Cape Coral Sports Complex is open from 11 A.M. - 3 P.M., seven days a week.
Lee County patients MUST have a doctor's note in order to get a test.
Collier County:
Collier County will begin mobile testing on 4/6/20 at the Downtown Baker Hospital Telford Parking Garage. As we receive more information we will post it here.
Collier County patients MUST have a doctor's note in order to get a test.
Original source can be found here.
