COVID-19 data for Nov. 11, 2020 - compared to Oct. 17, 2020
COVID-19 in the U.S.: (was 8,028,332 cases, 217,918 deaths and 387,022 cases reported within the last 7 days) and now is 10,170,846 cases, 239,590 deaths, and 846,956 cases withint the last 7 days - 34,728 of the new cases in Florida. These numbers include 55 U.S. jurisdictions (the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
COVID-19 WORLDWIDE: (was 39,805,682 cases, 10,013,169 currently infected patients, 1,112,200 deaths, and 29,792, 513 who have recovered) and now is 52,389,474 cases, 14,452,376 currently infected patients, 1,288,480 deaths, and 36,648, 618 who have recovered.
COVID-19 in FLORIDA: (was 752,481 total cases, 46,976 resident hospitalizations, and 16,118 deaths) and now is 858,012 total cases, 51,115 resident hospitalizations, and 17,512 deaths.
COVID-19 in LEVY COUNTY: (was 1,100 cases, 86 hospitalizations, and 97 deaths) and now is 1,227 total cases, 92 hospitalizations, and 12 deaths.
COVID-19 in CITRUS COUNTY: (was 3,030 cases, 312 hospitalizations and 126 deaths) and now is 3,696 total cases, 358 hospitalizations, and 143 deaths.
COVID-18 in MARION COUNTY: (was 10,416 cases, 1,030 hospitalizations and 334 deaths) and now is 11,455 total cases, 1,106 hospitalizations, and 362 deaths.
According to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in regard to COVID-19, the elderly and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes are more likely to develop serious illness.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Wash your hands often with soap and water – 20 seconds or longer or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Practice social distancing. If you are around other people, keep 6 feet between you when possible. Avoid hugs, handshakes, large gatherings and close quarters.
Wear a face mask when around others or in public. To test the efficiancy of your mask: If you can blow out a candle while wearing your mask, you should find a more effective mask (additional layers of fabric or add a filter).
Get tested for Covid-19 if you are concerned about your status, at a testing site near you. *Phone numbers to contact are listed below.
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.
Watch for symptoms of COVID-19:
•Fever or chills
•Cough
•Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
•Fatigue
•Muscle or body aches
•Headache
•New loss of taste or smell
•Sore throat
•Congestion or runny nose
•Nausea or vomiting
•Diarrhea
*If you have concerns regarding COVID-19, please contact your medical doctor and/or the Florida Department of Health in your county: Citrus 352-527-0068; Levy 352-486-5300; Marion 352-629-0137
COVID-19 data can be obtained at the following websites:
floridahealthcovid19.gov/
CDC.gov/coronavirus
www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/