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 

Coronavirus Links: National, State, and Local

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.