Lee County Man Dies of Coronavirus, 3 New Cases in Florida
Update as of 11:18 p.m.
A a second presumptive positive case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Lee County, according to NBC2 News. The patient is being treated in isolation at Gulf Coast Medical Center.
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A Lee County resident died of Coronavirus Friday and there are three new presumptive positive COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The 70-year-old patient that died was tested for COVID-19 after arriving at Gulf Coast Medical Center with severe ailment, according to NBC 2. The department of health confirmed this was travel-related.
Currently a total of two Florida residents have died due to coronavirus and a total of six Florida residents are now confirmed at least presumptively positive cases in the state, the Florida Department of Health reported.
.@HealthyFla has announced 3 new presumptive positive Florida #COVID19 cases: 2 in Broward County that are isolated and 1 in Lee County that is deceased. A previously-announced case in Santa Rosa County is also deceased. For #COVID19 updates, visit https://t.co/e1S8bGG26U
— Florida Dept. of Health (@HealthyFla) March 7, 2020
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*This is an ongoing story.
Prevention & Treatment
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- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
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