Florida governor: 2 coronavirus cases 'presumptive positive' in the Tampa Bay area

[Sancho]

Source: 10 news

On Sunday night, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) said it wouldn’t be a matter of “if” but rather “when” the Sunshine State began seeing COVID-19 cases.

Shortly thereafter, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced two cases of the novel virus had been presumptive positive in the Tampa Bay area.

A March 1 letter appearing to be from Doctors Hospital said its patient was admitted in late February and is still there. When medical staff realized the patient might have coronavirus, the hospital activated COVID-19 protocols and identified everyone who had come in contact with the individual.



Read more: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/2-coronavirus-cases-presumptive-positive-in-the-tampa-bay-area/67-793f2e15-f24f-4e35-af5c-02857cea4a83?fbclid=IwAR27a3IE4QBTJ-OLoba9n5SgCmkGDVSb-PF8_UaHo0Zj0FvRnBTKmwnU8E8

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Seems like it will all over the country by the end of March...

[Crowman2009]

1. Well you don't have to worry about catching it at a Rays baseball game.

Because nobody goes to one!

[Sancho]

3. No, but I was on a plane that landed at TPA this weekend...

and there were a zillion people.

A few masks. No one wearing gloves (except TSA).

[dewsgirl]

2. Tonight the numbers are beginning to explode across America.

I have heard about several cases throughout Florida in the past few weeks. I am relieved they are finally beginning to publicly confirm cases.

[Rural_Progressive]

4. Ruh roh

another brilliant right wing conspiracy theory bites the dust. Apparently this thing will not be limited to blue states. Sorry trumpers.

[BigmanPigman]

5. What? Not a Dem Hoax? I am shocked I tell you.

[Bengus81]

12. Wait till this hits West Palm Beach...........

Then Trump will spring into action, just like Saint Ronnie did after Rock Hudson came down with AIDS. With all these ULTRA HYPOCRITE Republicans nothing needs action until it hits home.

[edbermac]

6. Was think of moving to that area.

So much for that.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

7. There's going to be a lot of revised or canceled vacation plans this spring.....

especially with coastal states getting hit hard.

Our thoughts go out to those working in the tourism and travel industries, but most of all to those suffering from this disease.

Hats off to our healthcare workers and first responders.........

[Sancho]

9. Spring break coming up, Grand Prix race in St. Pete, etc., etc....

[soryang]

8. This is bad nt

[SergeStorms]

10. Florida could get hit hard.....

with COVID-19. With a large elderly population and an economy based on tourism, it could grow to be a crisis. The Florida economy will surely take a hit during the remainder of winter and spring as well. I wish everyone the best, and please take all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.

[Bengus81]

11. So how many cases is Trump up to now in the US........16 or 17?

And almost all of them are just about over the virus.