12 Responses to “Over 5,600 Tested In Escambia County. Here Are The Details, Plus Data On Hospital Beds And Vents”

1. Sherry Lynn on April 15th, 2020 3:44 am

   I am glad we closed down travelers to the US, considering millions traveled all over the World before we knew what was going on. I just wish we had known sooner. At least Florida is reporting the numbers asap. I wish we could use those rapid tests everywhere… they have immediate results so we would know alot sooner. I pray that everyone stays safe and we don’t have to use all of those those beds or ventilators and I also hope they get make shift treatment centers setup before we run out of the ones we have if things get worse. In the Pensacola area, I notice many people aren’t wearing masks while shopping… of course I did, even though alot of people looked at me strange at times. I did explain that I am not sick, and tell them I just don’t want to get sick… to those that seemed concerned about the mask. Since both my husband and myself are 60+ and have a compromised immune systems, we take no chances. I have a small deep freezer that is always full, but I went out to get some prescriptions, some staples and perishable groceries and I noticed many people don’t adhere to the 6 feet apart/safe distance rule. I even made my own 70% alcohol wipes to wipe my hands, door knob/handle, steering wheel, etc. after I got back in my car. I also put my groceries on the floor when I got home, wiped them all down with 70% alcohol and then put them on my counter tops. I washed my vegetables before putting them in the fridge too. I read that Coronavirus can live in frozen foods for two years, but heat kills it. I bought an ice cream freezer to make my own ice cream or frozen yogurt!! After I was finished, all the bags were placed in one clean garbage bag and tied up until I could take them back for recycling. I wiped my shoes down, mopped my floors, put my clothes in the washing machine and took a shower. Obviously, I will do anything to help prevent the spread… I hope that everything is back to the way it was soon and I will be praying that everyone stays safe and well….

2. AnneB on April 14th, 2020 1:13 pm

   Are there STILL testing sites and IF so WHERE?

3. Steven Turner on April 14th, 2020 10:45 am

   In Santa Rosa and Escambia I see few folks wearing glove or mask.Lots of close up rushing and crowding
   for effect.I feel that there is a fairly large segment of the population, of all races and ages, who crave attention and don’t care who they injure on their way to getting any kind of attention.It

   Is a lonesome hurting world, folks.Do you think it helps making it a lethal one as well?MASKS AND GLOVE OR STAY HOME.WASH UP
   .6 FEET MEANS 9 FEET IN MY HANDBOOK OF SURVIVAL.

4. Bonnie Casslet on April 14th, 2020 9:23 am

   I don’t understand such recklessness.I don’t even like going out for groceries.And I was born to shop,but I’m not doing much now.Stay home, people.There’s plenty to do there,just look around.

5. Sherry Ewy on April 14th, 2020 12:19 am

   We’re going to need those beds in a couple of weeks.

6. Elicia Mitchell on April 13th, 2020 7:19 pm

   Thank you very much for the information but here’s what I feel I feel like the people like the ones that had the gathering this weekend at Tuks Court those are going to be the people that in the next couple weeks are going to be crying and begging for help because there’s no ventilators to keep them alive stay home people how hard is that you’d stay home if you didn’t have gas money you stay home if you were broke stay home stay home and stay alive that’s plum crazy you don’t care much about your kid to take them out in that many people that bigg of a population. If everyone would take heed to the stay-at-home stay in place order that would be a whole lot less chaos in this city you cannot all be crazy crazy is to go against what they’re telling you you need to do stay home people stay home and stay alive stay home and keep your children safe stay home and keep your family safe your mother’s your father’s Aunt uncles the older people that are staying home that you come home to don’t you care about your family all I can say is God be with you all even the ignorant ones God bless you and God keep you

7. Dennis Comstock on April 13th, 2020 5:59 pm

   You should be testing many more people than the mere 5000 plus out of a population of 318,000 plus people in Escambia Florida. This is just drop in the bucket. When you don’t test for covid-19 of all the people then don’t have accurate data to find where this county stands.

8. Sheree on April 13th, 2020 2:17 pm

   Did I miss something? Why is it taking so long for test results? Seems to me that we could get a quicker hand on things if they could figure a way to know immediately if you have it or not.

9. Anne on April 13th, 2020 1:12 pm

   Thank you for this.
   Will we ever know how many die WITH COVID-19 as opposed to those who die FROM the COVID-19?
   Harsh times and the best course is to Stay Home and away from groups.

   This weekend’s mass gathering of people at Attucks Court is why there are still large numbers of cases being spread among the population.
   Sorry state when people willingly put themselves and many others at risk because of uncaring behaviors.

   Be Well and STAY HOME

10. Suzie B on April 13th, 2020 12:28 pm

    Thank you for these continued updates. It really makes it easy to find local info in one place and have an idea of where we all stand. Staying home as much as we can and trying to encourage others to do the same. Thanks again

11. James V. on April 13th, 2020 10:07 am

    Thank you Journalists and Healthcare workers. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you on the front lines during these challenging times.

    Together We Will Prevail!

12. Kathy Rivers on April 13th, 2020 9:46 am

    Thank you for keeping us updated on this information.