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5 Takeaways From Florida Governor Ron Desantis’ Press Conference Regarding Coronavirus

Geno Geno March 2nd, 2020

Besides the obvious things like washing our hands, REAL information is the best weapon we have to fight coronavirus. Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addressed the public and had health officials on hand to answer questions regarding the situation here in the Tampa area.

  • The current status in Florida…

    2 "presumptive positive" patients with coronavirus. 23 have been tested. They are monitoring 184 other possible cases. The overall threat is still low to the general public, according to Surgeon General Scott Rivkees.

  • The Manatee County patient…

    They don't know how the Manatee County patient was exposed to coronavirus, but he's in stable condition. He's in his 60s.

  • There is a testing center in Tampa…

    There are testing centers in Miami, Jacksonville and here in Tampa. Although there is no vaccine, they say only 5% of the cases of those who test positive develop serious complications.

  • The Hillsborough County patient…

    We know she is in her 20s. She just got back from a trip to Northern Italy. She's in stable condition.

  • Self-isolation requested for some travelers…

    If you are coming back from one of the countries known by the CDC to have a big coronavirus problem, they ask they you voluntarily isolate yourself for 2 weeks as a precaution.

There were the five biggest points that stood out to me. Here is the full press conference. There’s a lot of great info that is sobering to those who have relied on social media for information so far. Health officials say the threat is low… now. There is a lot of fear out there, but they calmly and in plain English, answered a lot of the concerns I had.

Press conference: Gov. DeSantis speaks about state's response to coronavirus

Press conference: Gov. DeSantis speaks about state's response to coronavirus. The latest >> https://bit.ly/3cjgTA6

4 Common Sense Tips from the Florida Department Of Health To Fight COVID-19

  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

    Especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

  • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

    Look for a sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

  • Stay home when you are sick.

    Don't think you're being tough.

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

    Unfortunately many will not take the previous tip.

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