Backup Documents 03/10/2020 Item # 5BDepartment of HealthNOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019(COVID-19)Stephanie Vick, MS, BSN, RNAdministratorFlorida Department of Health in Collier County
2Florida COVID-19 Update (03/09/2020)Florida Residents Diagnosed in FloridaCounty Age SexKnown History of International Travel1Manatee 63 Male No2Hillsborough 29 Female Yes3Santa Rosa 71 Male Yes4Broward 75 Male No5Broward 65 Male No6Lee 77 Female Yes7Lee 77 Male Yes8Charlotte 54 Female Yes9Okaloosa 61 Female Yes10Volusia 66 Female Yes11Manatee 81 Female Yes12Broward 67 Male NoCOVID-19 Testing Results18 Florida cases (17 Florida residents)o12 diagnosed in Floridao5 diagnosed and isolated in another stateo1 confirmed positive non-Florida resident isolated in Florida.115 tests in state results pending140 negatives1,104 people monitored to date302 of 1,104 are currently being monitored People who have tested positive for COVID-19 will remain in isolation until they test negative.
3•Spread through respiratory droplets from an infected person who coughs or sneezes•Spread among close contactsCOVID-19 Most Often Spreads from Person to PersonWithin about 6 feet
4Symptoms Can Appear 2–14 Days After exposureFever Cough Difficulty Breathing
5•The CDC developed a test for COVID‐19.•The DOH Bureau of Public Health Laboratories are testing with CDC’s test kits. •The Food and Drug Administration, who approved the test, requires that presumptive positive results are sent to CDC for confirmation. •For persons who meet CDC and DOH criteria for COVID‐19 testing, your health care provider can work with your local health department to test you.Testing is Currently Only Available through Public Health
6•People who have traveled internationally in the last 14 days, especially to identified areas: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019‐ncov/locations‐confirmed‐cases.html#map.•People who have had close contact with someone known to have COVID‐19.•Risks may change over time.•For more information: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019‐nCoV.International Travel or Contact with a COVID-19 Case May Put You at Risk
7•Call ahead to your health care provider and tell them about your travel or exposure and your symptoms.•Contact your local health department•DOH‐Collier Epidemiology: 239‐252‐8226•Avoid contact with others.•Do not travel while sick.•Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.•Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. If you think you are at risk and have symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing, take these steps:
8For people who may have been exposed, but have no symptoms:•Monitor for symptoms for 14 days.•Self isolate for 14 days.•Stay home as much as possible.•Avoid travel on publicly used vehicles, gathering with groups of people, and going out in public.•Excluded from work, school, and other public places.•Follow provided education on prevention of spread.DOH Monitoring Process
9•Immediately isolate at home or health care facility. •Do not participate public activities such as work or school.•Only travel by ambulance or private car and avoid public transportation.•Always wear a mask when around other people or pets at home.•Always cover your coughs and sneezes and clean your hands often.www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.htmlThose with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 are Asked to Take Precautions
10CDC Resources:www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019‐ncov/DOH Resources:FloridaHealth.gov/diseases‐and‐conditions/2019‐nCoV/index.htmlCOVID‐19 Call Center 24/7: 1‐866‐779‐6121Email: COVID‐19@flhealth.govTo Learn More
DAN E. SUMMERS, DIRECTORCOLLIER COUNTY BUREAU OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Covid-19 Preparedness and Response Strategies
We have a Plan, Partners and Resources… Our Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and its annex’s address pandemic response framework.Our battle-tested Emergency Operations Center and all its tools, partners and resources can be fully activated at a moment’s notice for any escalation.Just like a severe weather event, we remind resident’s and visitors to stay informed and listen to information provided by Florida DOH and Public Health officials such as the Centers for Disease Control. www.cdc.govwww.floridahealth.gov
Countywide Partners:The Florida Division of Emergency Management and all County EOC’s in Florida are at an enhanced monitoring level to ensure information, planning and resources are at the ready. Florida Department of Health, (FLDOH) and Department of Health Collier (DOH-Collier), Sheriff and Department of Emergency Management will serve as the unified incident management team as in accordance with the CEMP. We remind residents and guests that we can and will manage an incremental and measured response to help mitigate, prepare and inform.
Emergency Medical Services:All personnel trained on particulars and protocol for Covid-19.EMS personnel have field Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and indications for use and disposal.Sheriff’s 911 Center has protocol for Flu and travel screening during the 911 call to advise responding personnel.Close coordination with Department of Health, Hospitals, Medical Director and Emergency Management for future response escalation if needed.
Emergency Management:Fully operational Emergency Operations Center and capability to address citizen calls and/or activate remotely if needed.Close coordination and logistical capability with the State Emergency Operations Center inclusive of public health, FEMA, CDC, Schools and others. Ability to expand media management and social media outreach as needed.Alert Collier- Our mass notification system has over 150,000 contact numbers in Collier County for notification via various modalities and group notifications. www.alertcollier.com
Future Actions:No-Local State of Emergency is contemplated at this time. Partial Activation of the Emergency Operations Center as requested by the State- presently limited to key ESF personnel during hours only.Expect a fluid environment with respect to changing mitigation efforts to reduce risk. (Example- Social Distancing) Ensure efforts are “one-team and one voice”
Should emergency procurements be necessary and normal supply chains disrupted.The County’s Procurement Ordinance allows for Emergency Purchases:Processes in place:Staff identifies vendor verification of non-availability Staff identifies alternative vendor(s) and obtains pricingStaff compares to contract pricing (negotiates if possible)Staff forwards vendor verification and alternate source with pricing to Procurement DirectorProcurement Director validates price reasonablenessEmergency Purchase Order is issuedAll such purchases will be reported to the BCC at the next available regular meeting
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