The Florida Department of Health is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware about the status of the virus, the Department is issuing regular updates as information becomes available. The Department will be sending a press release update every morning, seven days per week. To read the press release, click on the website/link below.
Florida Department of Health
Dixie County Department of Health
The Governor of Florida has issued Executive Order #20-91, Essential Services and Activities During COVID-19 Emergency, effective at 12:01 am, April 3, 2020. Essential services and activities are listed in the Executive Order that can be accessed at https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-91.pdf
All Executive Orders issued by the State of Florida can be found at https://www.flgov.com/2020-executive-orders/ Latest orders are at the top of the list.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DIXIE COUNTY ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 IN THE COUNTY
CROSS CITY- A 66-year old female residing in Cross City, located in Dixie County has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until cleared by public health officials. The epidemiological investigation is ongoing and the Florida Department of Health in Dixie County will continue to work with the Florida Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our partners to ensure that local plans, resources and capabilities are in place to respond to a widespread outbreak and lessen the impacts on Dixie County.
As always, the Department of Health is urging residents to stay informed on how to protect themselves and their communities from 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 the Centers for Disease Control (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.
The Florida Department of Health in Dixie County is working cooperatively with Dixie County Emergency Management. Information and local updates can be found at Dixieemergency.com. Citizens can also contact the Florida Department of Health in Dixie County by calling 352-498-1360
