Two presumptive cases of Coronavirus reported in Tampa Bay
According to NBC2, two cases of Coronavirus have been reported in Tampa.
The Florida Department of Health announced two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Florida via Twitter late Sunday.
One adult has been confirmed to be resident of Hillsborough County and one adult resident of Manatee County.
Both have been isolated and will continue to remain isolated until cleared by public health officials.
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The positive tests still need to be confirmed by the CDC.
Florida has 2 presumptive positive #COVID19 cases: one adult resident of Hillsborough County and one adult resident of Manatee County. Both individuals are isolated and being appropriately cared for.
— Florida Dept. of Health (@HealthyFla) March 2, 2020
Tomorrow I will be in Tampa and Miami with Surgeon General Rivkees and other officials to discuss our continued statewide response on #COVID19. https://t.co/sMrWkQlyoi
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) March 2, 2020
“State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees has taken appropriate, decisive action to help affect the best possible outcomes, and I will continue directing our state agencies to do whatever is necessary to prioritize the health and well-being of Florida residents,” said Governor Ron DeSantis in a statement.
The statement released Sunday said DeSantis was issuing an executive order taking immediate effect to direct the state health officer and surgeon general to declare a public health emergency in Florida. DeSantis added that he authorized that official, Dr. Scott Rivkees, to take “any action necessary to protect the public health.”
