COVID-19: Friday noon report

Santa Rosa County has another COVID-19 death – bringing total to six. Escambia County is holding at four but hospitalizations have increased to 24.

The state total cases have topped 24K. We’ve 53 more deaths in the past 24 hours.

	4/16/20	4/16/20
	11 a.m.	11 a.m.	Increase
Total Cases	22897	24119	1222	5.34%
Florida Residents	22235	23443	1208	5.43%
Non-Fla.	662	676	14	2.11%
Deaths	633	686	53	8.37%
Escambia	265	282	17	6.42%
Okaloosa	114	119	5	4.39%
Santa Rosa	117	129	12	10.26%
Broward	3459	3660	201	5.81%

TOP 20 Florida Counties

Rank	County	Population	Cases	Per 30K
1	Dade	    2,715,516	8549	          94.45
2	Broward	       924,229	3660	        118.80
3	Palm Beach	    1,446,277	1962	          40.70
4	Orange	    1,321,194	1135	          25.77
5	Hillsborough	    1,378,883	917	          19.95
6	Duval	       924,229	794	          25.77
7	Lee	       718,679	718	          29.97
8	Pinellas	       957,875	557	          17.44
9	Collier	       363,922	432	          35.61
10	Osceola	       338,619	388	          34.37
11	Manatee	       373,853	314	          25.20
12	Polk	       668,671	311	          13.95
13	Seminole	       455,086	310	          20.44
14	Escambia	       311,522	282	          27.16
15	Sarasota	       412,144	269	          19.58
16	Volusia	       527,634	263	          14.95
17	Alachua	       263,148	202	          23.03
18	Pasco	       510,593	193	          11.34
19	St. Lucie	       305,591	192	          18.85
20	Lake	       335,362	187	          16.73

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PPE Shortage in Nursing Homes

The Florida Health Care Association reports long-term care facilities continue to put requests into their local Emergency Management Offices; however, a recent FHCA membership survey of approximately 160 nursing homes found that most orders being received are only being partially filled.

The survey also found that in regard to having two-weeks’ worth of supplies, only 47% of facilities reported having adequate supplies to meet the need. Over 80% of facilities reported having adequate supplies to meet their needs for one week; however, most facilities indicated their supplies would quickly be depleted if a positive case is identified in their building.

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Beaches

The Florida Times Union reports that Duval County beaches will reopen at 5 p.m. today under new rules that will limit access to mornings and evening and people participating in certain activities, like walking, surfing and fishing. Beaches, as well as city parks, will be open between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. each day. Gatherings of 50 or more people remain prohibited and that people must maintain “social distancing,” although it didn’t specifically define what that meant.

The Tampa Business Journal reports beaches and pools in Pinellas County will remain closed. Earlier this week, several county commissioners floated the idea of reopening county beaches and condominium pools.

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How to get out of restrictions

The White House plan released its three phase COVID-19 recovery plan. Here is the criteria President Trump wants governors to follow and what the first phase would should look like:

Criteria to Satisfy Before Proceeding to Phased Comeback

1) SYMPTOMS

Downward trajectory of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) reported within a 14-day period

AND Downward trajectory of covid-like syndromic cases reported within a 14-day period

2) CASES

Downward trajectory of documented cases within a 14-day period

OR Downward trajectory of positive tests as a percent of total tests within a 14-day period (flat or increasing volume of tests)

3) HOSPITALS

Treat all patients without crisis care

AND Robust testing program in place for at-risk healthcare workers, including emerging antibody testing

Here is Phase One:

Individuals

ALL VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS should continue to shelter in place. Members of households with vulnerable residents should be aware that by returning to work or other environments where distancing is not practical, they could carry the virus back home. Precautions should be taken to isolate from vulnerable residents.

All individuals, WHEN IN PUBLIC (e.g., parks, outdoor recreation areas, shopping areas), should maximize physical distance from others. Social settings of more than 10 people, where appropriate distancing may not be practical, should be avoided unless precautionary measures are observed.

Avoid SOCIALIZING in groups of more than 10 people in circumstances that do not readily allow for appropriate physical distancing (e.g., receptions, trade shows)

MINIMIZE NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL and adhere to CDC guidelines regarding isolation following travel.

Employers

Continue to ENCOURAGE TELEWORK, whenever possible and feasible with business operations.

If possible, RETURN TO WORK IN PHASES.

Close COMMON AREAS where personnel are likely to congregate and interact, or enforce strict social distancing protocols.

Minimize NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL and adhere to CDC guidelines regarding isolation following travel.

Strongly consider SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS for personnel who are members of a VULNERABLE POPULATION.

Specific Type of Employers

SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZED YOUTH ACTIVITIES (e.g., daycare, camp) that are currently closed should remain closed.

VISITS TO SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES AND HOSPITALS should be prohibited. Those who do interact with residents and patients must adhere to strict protocols regarding hygiene.

LARGE VENUES (e.g., sit-down dining, movie theaters, sporting venues, places of worship) can operate under strict physical distancing protocols.

ELECTIVE SURGERIES can resume, as clinically appropriate, on an outpatient basis at facilities that adhere to CMS guidelines.

GYMS can open if they adhere to strict physical distancing and sanitation protocols.

BARS should remain closed.