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Walton County COVID19 Updates

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liz coats avatar
liz coatsBeach Lover
#177
The order states that going outside to exercise is still allowed, so perhaps those businesses are deemed essential. We’re not on total lockdown just yet. The order is new and I think we’re all still figuring out what it means, because it seems to leave quite a bit for interpretation. If it’s concerning to you, it might be best to ask the Sheriff’s office and they will be able to provide you with a clearer answer.
What concerns me is that these rental businesses exist to serve people on vacation and they've all been asked to leave. And I don't think anybody is going to get any exercise driving a golf cart or riding a motor scooter. The big bike rental place in Seacrest sells beer and wine at the rental counter so it's a hot spot for locals and tourists. Not a very healthy environment when social distancing is the order of the day.
Kurt avatar
KurtAdmin
#1781
SWFD Lifeguard enforcing.

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Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal GuideAuthor
#180
Walton County Emergency Management
Apr 4

Based on the most recent Florida DOH update, given at 10:00 am CST, Walton County has 2 additional positive tests and is now at 21 positive cases. There have been a total of 167 tests in Walton County with 146 negatives with 0 pending. https://floridadisaster.org/globala...id-19-data---daily-report-2020-04-04-0949.pdf
jodiFL avatar
jodiFLBeach Fanatic
#181
Please ..if you see people checking in to houses in your area report it to the link below..Executive Order 20-87: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Vacation Rental Closures
Executive Order 20-87 orders all parties engaged in rental of vacation rental properties to suspend vacation rental operations. Vacation rentals are prohibited from making new reservations or bookings and shall not accept new guests for check-in for the duration of the order. If you believe any licensee is operating contrary to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-87, please report the information here.
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal GuideAuthor
#182
Walton County Emergency Management
Apr 5

Based on the most recent Florida DOH update, given at 9:45 am CST, Walton County has 2 additional positive tests and is now at 23 positive cases. There have been a total of 191 tests in Walton County with 168 negatives with 0 pending tests at State labs. Both positive tests are in Santa Rosa Beach.
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TeresaSoWal GuideAuthor
#183
Latest Numbers: Florida reaches over 12K for COVID-19 cases
by LESLIE ACOSTA | WEAR Staff

Sunday, April 5th 2020



WEAR — Florida now stands at 12,151 according to the latest update from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH).

The death toll has jumped to 218.

This total includes the latest death reported in Escambia County, identified as a 75-year-old woman.

The death toll for Northwest Florida stands at four: Escambia County (1), Santa Rosa County (2), Okaloosa County(1).

The county-by-county case breakdown stands at:

  • Escambia County: 125
  • Santa Rosa County: 53
  • Okaloosa County: 62
  • Walton County: 23
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steel1manBeach Fanatic
#184
The new @IHME_UW model for Florida moves our projected peak from May 3 to April 21. Projected deaths per day also increased to 221 per day. Good news is that we are projected to need less ICU beds.
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KurtAdmin
#185
Florida Department of Health Launches New Covid-19 Community Action Survey

Florida residents are encouraged to do their part in helping Florida flatten the curve by anonymously answering questions that range from age and residency, to recent travel, to potential COVID-19 contact.

The StrongerThanC-19 community action survey is designed to gather information to help the Department track and slow the spread of COVID-19 in Florida; it is not a symptom checker designed to dispense medical advice.

The StrongerThanC-19 community action survey is free to use and can be accessed by visiting: www.StrongerThanC19.com

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KurtAdmin
#186
Walton County www.WaltonCOVID19.org Website
In order to provide information and important links regarding COVID-19, we have established www.waltoncovid19.org.

This will be updated as we receive new information and links.

Currently, the pages include updated numbers on COVID-19 testing and results in Walton County, mental health assistance information, information on closures and services of local businesses and restaurants and links to other health information sites.
James BentwoodBeach Fanatic
#187
Walton County by Zip Code
  • 32567 – no cases
  • 32433 – less than 5 cases
  • 32539 – 5-9 cases
  • 32435 – no cases
  • 324MX – no cases
  • 32439 – less than 5 cases
  • 32578 – 13 cases
  • 32455 – not available
  • 32462 – not available
  • 32550 – less than 5 cases
  • 32459 – 5-9 cases
  • 32461 – no cases
  • 32464 - not available
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal GuideAuthor
#188
April 7

COVID -19 UPDATE

According to the FDOH dashboard, there is an additional case of COVID-19 in Walton County bringing the new total to 26.

Updated information can also be found at Florida Department of Health in Walton, www.floridahealth.gov and www.cdc.gov or you can call the COVID-19 Call Center (866) 779-6121 24/7 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

The Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily with specific County information.

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Lake View Too avatar
Lake View TooSoWal Insider
#189
Walton County by Zip Code
  • 32567 – no cases
  • 32433 – less than 5 cases
  • 32539 – 5-9 cases
  • 32435 – no cases
  • 324MX – no cases
  • 32439 – less than 5 cases
  • 32578 – 13 cases
  • 32455 – not available
  • 32462 – not available
  • 32550 – less than 5 cases
  • 32459 – 5-9 cases
  • 32461 – no cases
  • 32464 - not available
Where is 32578?
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30A SkunkapeSkunky
#190
I
Where is 32578?
I think Niceville

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