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Second Santa Rosa COVID-19 Patient Dies; Cases Increase In Escambia And Santa Rosa
March 30, 2020
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A second person has died from COVID-19 in Santa Rosa County, and the number of COVID-19 cases has jumped in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties as of the latest report from the Florida Department of Health.
The last five cases reported in Escambia County are all non-residents, including a five-year old girl. There are now 42 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Escambia County. Of those, 26 are from Pensacola, nine are from Cantonment and two are non-residents. They range in age from 20 to 94, and two are hospitalized.
In Santa Rosa County, there are 10 additional cases for a total of 30 Monday morning. Of those, 11 are from Navarre, eight are from Milton, eight are from Gulf Breeze, two are from Pace and data was not available for one patient.
New Florida cases include 523 additional positive COVID-19 cases (508 Florida residents and 15 non-Florida residents) reported to the Florida Department of Health.
There are currently 5,276 positive cases in Florida residents and 197 positive cases in non-Florida residents. The death toll has climbed to 63 in Florida, with 654 in the hospital.
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5 Responses to “Second Santa Rosa COVID-19 Patient Dies; Cases Increase In Escambia And Santa Rosa”
My heart breaks for the family of the person who lost their life to this horrible virus.
I fear there will be many more to come. There are sooooo many who say ” I’m not going to change the way I live my life ” . In the mean time they could be out there living their life and picking up this virus and not even realize it for several days but are a carrier and possible passing this on to others. I don’t understand how anyone can be so selfish. I have been to the grocery store once this month and in a week or so will need to return , I pray they are not in the same store I am in cause I don’t choose to pay the price for them ” living their life ” . This is just me and just my opinion. I know there will be lots that don’t agree.
Again sorry someone lost a family member.
“Escambia county is a big place.( what towns? so we can see the spread)”
That literally is in the story.
Non-residents stay home wherever your home is. What part of this do you people not understand? I understand that the gas prices are so low, that you want to get out and go. Stay in place PLEASE. Short trips in the car and don’t get out in public helps with the boredom of being at home.
The last five cases reported in Escambia County are all non-residents, including a five-year old girl. Travelers coming into Florida to check out our State and thinking that vacations are the going thing now. WRONG !
Escambia county is a big place.( what towns? so we can see the spread)
Where are the quick tests authorized by the FDA ? Testing will tell us who we can isolate,treat,observe those patients . Everyone who is negative can keep our country moving! Advocate for & use those tests ASAP!