COVID-19 DATA for Dec. 6, 2020, as compared to Nov. 22, 2020
WORLDWIDE: (was 58,873,448 cases and 1,288,480 deaths) and now is 67,365,934 cases and 1,541,281 deaths.
STATE OF FLORIDA: (was 931,827 cases and 18,152 deaths) and now is 1,058,074 cases and 19,423 deaths.
LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA: (was 1,329 cases and 12 deaths) and now is 1.495 cases and 14 deaths.
CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA: (was 4,266 cases and 157 deaths) and now is 5,143 cases and 181 deaths.
MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA: (was 12,341 cases and 374 deaths) and now is 13,900 cases and 480 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 efficiency 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:
www.floridahealthcovid19.gov/
www.CDC.gov/coronavirus
www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/