Florida DOH-Leon County Confirms New Death Related To COVID-19 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

April 17, 2020

CONTACT:

Pam Saulsby, Public Information Officer

Pamela.saulsby@flhealth.gov

(850) 404-6220

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LEON COUNTY CONFIRMS NEW DEATH RELATED TO COVID-19

TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Department of health in Leon County confirms a new death related to COVID-19.   The individual was a 62-year-old male Florida resident and had previously tested positive for COVID-19.

Anyone who thinks they or a family member might be showing COVID-19 symptoms can call the Leon County Health Department’s COVID-19 call center, which is available 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at (850) 404-6300 option 1 or contact their health care provider.

More Information on COVID-19

To find the most up-to-date information and guidance on COVID-19, please visit the Department of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage. For information and advisories from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), please visit the CDC COVID-19 website. For more information about current travel advisories issued by the U.S. Department of State, please visit the travel advisory website.

For any other questions related to COVID-19 in Florida, please contact the Department’s dedicated COVID-19 Call Center by calling 1-(866) 779-6121. The Call Center is available 24 hours per day. Inquiries may also be emailed to COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

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