COVID-19 Virus

What We’ve Learned About COVID-19

The Pandemic's Impact on Alachua County

 

We were dealing with the threat of this coronavirus for months before it started to drastically affect the lives of millions of people across the globe. Now we're seeing the rise of a second wave affecting multiple counties. All of this can be overwhelming and daunting, Youre not alone.

While you can't necessarily influence a nations response to a pandemic, there are things we can all do locally to help flatten the curve and hopefully minimize or irradicate COVID-19. That starts with being better informed.
 

The current coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Symptoms can include fever, coughing, shortness of breath and even loss of taste and/or smell.

The virus can easily spread from person-to-person contact, but that varies on the length of contact. Spread is more efficient than influenza, but not as efficient as measles which is highly contagious.

 

By the Numbers

Residents Tested Positive

Non-Residents

Hospitalized

Deaths

Each    = 102 People

Number of Affetced Males
 
Number of Affetced Females

Median Age

  • Florida's COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard

    • Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19

    Be a Hero and Wear Your PPE

    Where Protective Equipment to be considerate to others

    Be a PPE Hero
    You can spread COVID-19 even if you do not feel sick. When you're out in public you should always be wearing a cloth face mask. DO NOT use masks meant for healthcare workers and keep in mind that wearing a cloth face mask is not a substitute for social distancing.

    Your face mask is meant to protect others in case you are infected. Immediately wash your hands if you cough or sneeze. Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue. Do not spit as the virus could be transmitted.

     

    Wash Your Hands Thoroughly

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    Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry

    Soap Bubbles Left hand Soap Lather Right hand
    1. Wet your hands
    2. Apply enough soap to cover all of your hands surfaces
    3. Rub your hands palm to palm
    4. Put your right palm over your left hand and interlace your fingers
    5. Repeat this with your left palm over your right hand
    6. Palm to plam with your fingers interlaced
    7. Make sure to wash to backs of your fingers as well
    8. Rotational rub both of your thumbs
    9. Rinse your hands
     

    What Do I Do if I Think I have COVID-19?

    If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early. Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a any of the symptoms outlined below, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

     
    Constant coughing could be a symptom of covid-19
    Constant Cough
    A high fever could be a symptom of covid-19
    Fever
    A high fever could be a symptom of covid-19
    Loss of Taste
     

    National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility and protocols in place. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

     

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    Cited Sources

    1. Florida's COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard
    2. Open Requirements for Creatives from the W.H.O. (PDF)
    3. CDC COVID-19 Fact Sheet
    4. COVID-19 Testing Site Locator