Wednesday’s Coronavirus Update: 14 new cases in Florida, 1 in Lee County and a death in Clay County

Writer: Derrick Shaw
Published: Updated:
Coronavirus updates

As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, there are 328 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida, a jump from the previously reported 314 Wednesday morning. This number includes 29 cases of non-Florida residents diagnosed in the state, up from 25. There are eight total deaths in Florida.

The most recent coronavirus death was in Clay County, FDOH confirmed Wednesday.

In Southwest Florida, there are 25 total cases, with one in Charlotte County, 11 in Lee County and 13 in Collier County.

Statewide numbers (as of 6 p.m. Wednesday)

  • Total number of cases: 328 (up 14)
  • Number of Florida residents: 299 (up 10)
  • Number of non-Florida residents: 29 (up 4)

Southwest Florida numbers (as of 11 a.m. Wednesday)

  • Total number of cases: 25 (up 1)
  • Lee County: 11 (up 1)
  • Collier County: 13 (same)
  • Charlotte County: 1 (same)

Wednesday’s COVID-19 headlines:

IF YOU FEEL SICK:

The Florida Department of Health has opened a 24-hour COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121. Questions may also be emailed to covid-19@flhealth.gov. Email responses will be sent during call center hours.

EDUCATION

All K-12 schools will remain physically closed to students until April 15, and students will do independent learning online until that time.

LOCAL STATES OF EMERGENCY

Lee Collier and Charlotte counties have all declared a state or local emergency.

LEE COUNTY

County commissioners closed libraries, recreation centers, dog parks and little league activity beginning Wednesday. However, Lee County parks including beaches and conservation 20/20 lands will stay open.

The Lee County Tax Collectors office has also closed their offices. Services are still available online.

Sanibel has closed all public beach parking to limit beachgoers.

COLLIER COUNTY

Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved.

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.