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September 21, 2020, at 5:49 PM ( Statistics, Daily COVID-19 Log)

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DAILY COVID LOG:

Total COVID numbers listed are from the FDOH COVID-19 database and daily State Report at FloridaHealthCOVID19.gov. Polk ICU Bed Counts provided by AHCA. Lakeland ICU Bed Counts provided by LRH.

This page is updated Monday - Friday.

September 21 COVID-19 Numbers (5:43 PM)
Next update: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 6,248
- Polk County Cases: 19,243
- Florida Total Cases: 685,439
- Polk County Deaths: 507
- Florida Total Deaths: 13,480
  Resident: 13,317; Non-Resident: 163
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health (Dashboard)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 54
    - ICU Beds Available - 64
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 7%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 86
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 147
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 123
    - ICU Beds Available - 23 (16.33%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 111
- Total Tested
  - State of Florida: 5,120,391
    - Positive: 685,439
    - Negative: 4,427,821
    - Percent Positive:
      
      4.34% (Previous 24 Hours)
      
      4.56% (Previous 7 Days)
      
      13.39% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 130,556
    - Positive: 19,243
    - Negative: 111,204
    - Percent Positive:
      
      7.9% (Previous 24 Hours)
      
      14.74% (Overall)
- State Report - September 21, 2020
- County Report - September 21, 2020
September 18 COVID-19 Numbers (2:40 PM)
Next update: Monday, September 21, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 6,145
- Polk County Cases: 18,915
- Florida Total Cases: 677,660
- Polk County Deaths: 505
- Florida Total Deaths: 13,387
  Resident: 13,225; Non-Resident: 162
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health (Dashboard)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 62
    - ICU Beds Available - 66
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 66
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 150
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 125
    - ICU Beds Available - 25 (16.67%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 115
- Total Tested
  - State of Florida: 5,045,344
    - Positive: 677,660
    - Negative: 4,360,601
    - Percent Positive:
      
      4.17% (Previous 24 Hours)
      
      5.01% (Previous 7 Days)
      
      13.43% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 127,763
    - Positive: 18,915
    - Negative: 108,742
    - Percent Positive:
      
      4.24% (Previous 24 Hours)
      
      14.8% (Overall)
- State Report - September 18, 2020
- County Report - September 18, 2020
September 17 COVID-19 Numbers (5:07 PM)
Next update: Friday, September 18, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 6,100
- Polk County Cases: 18,783
- Florida Total Cases: 674,456
- Polk County Deaths: 503
- Florida Total Deaths: 13,247
  Resident: 13,086; Non-Resident: 161
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health (Dashboard)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 62
    - ICU Beds Available - 66
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: (3%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 66
- Total Tested
  - State of Florida: 5,018,057
    - Positive: 674,456
    - Negative: 4,336,517
    - Percent Positive:
      
      4.44% (Previous 24 Hours)
      
      13.44% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 126,733
    - Positive: 18,783
    - Negative: 107,843
    - Percent Positive:
      
      4.32% (Previous 24 Hours)
      
      14.82% (Overall)
- State Report - September 17, 2020
- County Report - September 17, 2020
September 16 COVID-19 Numbers (5:40 PM)
Next update: Thursday, September 17, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 6,073
- Polk County Cases: 18,674
- Florida Total Cases: 671,201
- Polk County Deaths: 497
- Florida Total Deaths: 13,100
  Resident: 12,939; Non-Resident: 161
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health (Dashboard)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 54
    - ICU Beds Available - 64
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: (4%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 62
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 142
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 122
    - ICU Beds Available - 20 (14.08%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 93
- Total Tested
  - State of Florida: 4,991,093
    - Positive: 671,201
    - Negative: 4,312,822
    - Percent Positive:
      
      4.45% (Previous 24 Hours)
      
      5.01% (Previous 7 Days)
      
      13.45% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 125,741
    - Positive: 18,674
    - Negative: 106,960
    - Percent Positive:
      
      5.43% (Previous 24 Hours)
      
      14.85% (Overall)
- State Report - September 16, 2020
- County Report - September 16, 2020
September 15 COVID-19 Numbers (1:00 PM)
Next update: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 6,053
- Polk County Cases: 18,612
- Florida Total Cases: 668,846
- Polk County Deaths: 494
- Florida Total Deaths: 12,946
  Resident: 12,787; Non-Resident: 159
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health (Dashboard)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 57
    - ICU Beds Available - 61
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: (4%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 65
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 208
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 128
    - ICU Beds Available - 80 (38.46%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 104
- Total Tested
  - State of Florida: 4,975,926
    - Positive: 668,846
    - Negative: 4,300,001
    - Percent Positive: 5.59% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.44% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 125,383
    - Positive: 18,612
    - Negative: 106,663
    - Percent Positive: 5.7% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.84% (Overall)
- State Report - September 15, 2020
- County Report - September 15, 2020
September 14 COVID-19 Numbers (9:00 PM)
Next update: Tuesday, September 15, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 6,020
- Polk County Cases: 18,523
- Florida Total Cases: 665,730
- Polk County Deaths: 488
- Florida Total Deaths: 12,800
  Resident: 12,642; Non-Resident: 158
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health (Dashboard)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 57
    - ICU Beds Available - 61
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: (4%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 65
- Total Tested
  - State of Florida: 4,948,075
    - Positive: 665,730
    - Negative: 4,275,278
    - Percent Positive: 5.19% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.45% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 124,815
    - Positive: 18,523
    - Negative: 106,184
    - Percent Positive: 3.84% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.84% (Overall))
- State Report - September 14, 2020
- County Report - September 14, 2020
September 11 COVID-19 Numbers (1:57 PM)
Next update: Monday, September 14, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,922
- Polk County Cases: 18,228
- Florida Total Cases: 658,381
- Polk County Deaths: 483
- Florida Total Deaths: 12,658
  Resident: 12,502; Non-Resident: 156
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health (Dashboard)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 66
    - ICU Beds Available - 52
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: (4%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 76
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 141
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 120
    - ICU Beds Available - 21 (14.89%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 115
- Total Tested
  - State of Florida: 4,883,780
    - Positive: 658,381
    - Negative: 4,218,375
    - Percent Positive: 5.53% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.48% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 122,604
    - Positive: 18,228
    - Negative:
    - Percent Positive: 6.75% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.87% (Overall))
- State Report - September 11, 2020
- County Report - September 11, 2020
September 10 COVID-19 Numbers (9:19 PM)
Next update: Friday, September 11, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,888
- Polk County Cases: 18,121
- Florida Total Cases: 654,731
- Polk County Deaths: 483
- Florida Total Deaths: 12,482
  Resident: 12,326; Non-Resident: 156
- Hospital COVID-19 Info: (No reports today.)
  - Lakeland Regional Health Dashboard
- Total Tested
  - State of Florida: 4,857,274
    - Positive: 654,731
    - Negative: 4,195,528
    - Percent Positive: 5.54% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.48% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 121,731
    - Positive: 18,121
    - Negative: 103,504
    - Percent Positive: 8.87% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.89% (Overall))
- State Report - September 10, 2020
- County Report - September 10, 2020
September 9 COVID-19 Numbers (4:19 PM)
Next update: Thursday, September 10, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,841
- Polk County Cases: 18,025
- Florida Total Cases: 652,148
- Polk County Deaths: 480
- Florida Total Deaths: 12,269
  Resident: 12,115; Non-Resident: 154
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 58
    - ICU Beds Available - 60
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: (3%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 104
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 142
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 118
    - ICU Beds Available - 24 (16.9%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 127
- Total Tested
  - State of Florida: 4,838,264
    - Positive: 652,148
    - Negative: 4,179,100
    - Percent Positive: 5.94% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.89% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 121,078
    - Positive: 18,025
    - Negative: 102,948
    - Percent Positive: 6.41% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.48% (Overall))
- State Report - September 9, 2020
- County Report - September 9, 2020
September 8 COVID-19 Numbers (2:40 PM)
Next update: Wednesday, September 9, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,803
- Polk County Cases: 17,932
- Florida Total Cases: 650,092
- Polk County Deaths: 469
- Florida Total Deaths: 12,067
  Resident: 11,915; Non-Resident: 152
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 57
    - ICU Beds Available - 61
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: (3%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 100
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 136
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 104
    - ICU Beds Available - 32 (23.57%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 120
  Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,823,952
    - Positive: 650,092
    - Negative: 4,153,415
    - Percent Positive: 5.97% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.48% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 120,552
    - Positive: 17,932
    - Negative: 102,511
    - Percent Positive: 7.81% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.87% (Overall))
- State Report - September 8, 2020
- County Report - September 8, 2020
September 7 COVID-19 Numbers (9:51 AM)
Updated Tuesday, September 8th | Next update: Later Today
- Lakeland Cases: 5,772
- Polk County Cases: 17,863
- Florida Total Cases: 648,269
- Polk County Deaths: 469
- Florida Total Deaths: 12,023
  Resident: 11,871; Non-Resident: 152
- Hospital COVID-19 Info: (Not reporting today - Labor Day 2020)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,808,756
    - Positive: 648,269
    - Negative: 4,153,415
    - Percent Positive: 4.55% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.48% (Overall - FL Residents Only
  - Polk County: 120,115
    - Positive: 17,863
    - Negative: 102,143
    - Percent Positive: 6.35% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.87% (Overall - FL Residents Only)
- State Report - September 7, 2020
- County Report - September 7, 2020
September 4 COVID-19 Numbers (5:20 PM)
Next update: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 (City offices are closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.)
- Lakeland Cases: 5,651
- Polk County Cases: 17,566
- Florida Total Cases: 640,211
- Polk County Deaths: 464
- Florida Total Deaths: 11,903
  Resident: 11,750; Non-Resident: 153
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 65
    - ICU Beds Available - 53
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 9 (5%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 104
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 135
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 116
    - ICU Beds Available - 19 (14.07%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 123
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,747,072
    - Positive: 640,211
    - Negative: 4,099,796
    - Percent Positive: 5.10% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.49% (Overall - FL Residents Only)
  - Polk County: 117,918
    - Positive: 17,566
    - Negative: 100,244
    - Percent Positive: 7.23% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.9% (Overall - FL Residents Only)
- State Report - September 4, 2020
- County Report - September 4, 2020
September 3 COVID-19 Numbers (8:11 PM)
Next update: Friday, September 4, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,619
- Polk County Cases: 17,418
- Florida Total Cases: 637,013
- Polk County Deaths: 461
- Florida Total Deaths: 11,800
  Resident: 11,650; Non-Resident: 150
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 66
    - ICU Beds Available - 52
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 6%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 100
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 139
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 119
    - ICU Beds Available - 20 (14.39%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 128
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,724,739
    - Positive: 637,013
    - Negative: 4,080,683
    - Percent Positive: 6.22% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.48% (Overall - FL Residents Only)
  - Polk County: 117,200
    - Positive: 17,418
    - Negative: 99,672
    - Percent Positive: 7.97% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.86% (Overall - FL Residents Only)
- State Report - September 2, 2020
- County Report - September 2, 2020
September 2 COVID-19 Numbers (5:11 PM)
Next update: Thursday, September 3, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,568
- Polk County Cases: 17,292
- Florida Total Cases: 633,442
- Polk County Deaths: 455
- Florida Total Deaths: 11,651
  Resident: 11,501; Non-Resident: 150
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 71
    - ICU Beds Available - 47
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 7%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 104
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - Coming Tomorrow
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - Coming Tomorrow
    - ICU Beds Available - Coming Tomorrow
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: Coming Tomorrow
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,700,822
    - Positive: 633,442
    - Negative: 4,060,360
    - Percent Positive: 5.62% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.48% (Overall - FL Residents Only)
  - Polk County: 116,549
    - Positive: 17,292
    - Negative: 99,147
    - Percent Positive: 9.71% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.84% (Overall - FL Residents Only)
- State Report - September 2, 2020
- County Report - September 2, 2020
September 1 COVID-19 Numbers (4:10 PM)
Next update: Wednesday, September 2, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,514
- Polk County Cases: 17,159
- Florida Total Cases: 631,040
- Polk County Deaths: 447
- Florida Total Deaths: 11,521
  Resident: 11,374; Non-Resident: 147
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 75
    - ICU Beds Available - 43
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 8%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 108
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 149
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 123
    - ICU Beds Available - 26 (17.45%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 133
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,682,883
    - Positive: 631,040
    - Negative: 4,044,826
    - Percent Positive: 6.77% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.48% (Overall - FL Residents Only)
  - Polk County: 115,851
    - Positive: 17,159
    - Negative: 98,582
    - Percent Positive: 6.72% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.81% (Overall - FL Residents Only)
- State Report - September 1, 2020
- County Report - September 1, 2020
August 31 COVID-19 Numbers (4:59 PM)
Next update: Tuesday, August 30, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,464
- Polk County Cases: 17,011
- Florida Total Cases: 623,471
- Polk County Deaths: 443
- Florida Total Deaths: 11,331
  Resident: 11,187; Non-Resident: 144
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 72
    - ICU Beds Available - 46
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 9%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 124
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 136
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 115
    - ICU Beds Available - 21 (15.44%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 139
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,622,552
    - Positive: 623,471
    - Negative: 3,992,068
    - Percent Positive: 5.5% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.49% (Overall - FL Residents Only)
  - Polk County: 114,716
    - Positive: 17,011
    - Negative: 97,594
    - Percent Positive: 6.48% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.83% (Overall)
- State Report - August 31, 2020
- County Report - August 31, 2020
August 28 COVID-19 Numbers (4:45 PM)
Next update: Monday, August 29, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,343
- Polk County Cases: 16,692
- Florida Total Cases: 615,806
- Polk County Deaths: 429
- Florida Total Deaths: 11,099
  Resident: 10,957; Non-Resident: 142
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 70
    - ICU Beds Available - 48
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 7%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 108
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 147
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 132
    - ICU Beds Available - 15 (10.20%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 116
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,554,563
    - Positive: 615,806
    - Negative: 3,931,871
    - Percent Positive: 5.7% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.52% (Overall)
      FL Residents Only
  - Polk County: 112,797
    - Positive: 16,692
    - Negative: 95,995
    - Percent Positive: 6.2% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.8% (Overall)
- State Report - August 28, 2020
- County Report - August 28, 2020
August 27 COVID-19 Numbers (2:45 PM)
Next update: Friday, August 28, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,295
- Polk County Cases: 16,569
- Florida Total Cases: 611,991
- Polk County Deaths: 425
- Florida Total Deaths: 11,011
  Resident: 10,868; Non-Resident: 143
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 70
    - ICU Beds Available - 48
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 9%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 122
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 134
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 119
    - ICU Beds Available - 15 (10.07%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 145
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,524,203
    - Positive: 611,991
    - Negative: 3,905,373
    - Percent Positive: 6.36% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.53% (Overall)
      FL Residents Only
  - Polk County: 111,946
    - Positive: 16,569
    - Negative: 95,268
    - Percent Positive: 5.34% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.8% (Overall)
- State Report - August 27, 2020
- County Report - August 27, 2020
August 26 COVID-19 Numbers (4:00 PM)
Next update: Thursday, August 27, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,264
- Polk County Cases: 16,498
- Florida Total Cases: 608,722
- Polk County Deaths: 423
- Florida Total Deaths: 10,872
  Resident: 10,733; Non-Resident: 139
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 116
    - ICU Beds Available - 18
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 9 (8%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 127
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 152
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 134
    - ICU Beds Available - 18 (11.84%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 153
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,499,640
    - Positive: 608,722
    - Negative: 3,884,096
    - Percent Positive: 8.44% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.54% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 111,159
    - Positive: 16,498
    - Negative: 94,551
    - Percent Positive: 7.13% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.84% (Overall)
- State Report - August 26, 2020
- County Report - August 26, 2020
August 25 COVID-19 Numbers (3:30 PM)
Next update: Wednesday, August 26, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,217
- Polk County Cases: 16,388
- Florida Total Cases: 605,502
- Polk County Deaths: 419
- Florida Total Deaths: 10,717
  Resident: 10,580; Non-Resident: 137
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 77
    - ICU Beds Available - 41
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 14 (16.52%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 130
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 164
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 143
    - ICU Beds Available - 21 (12.8%)
    - Current Polk COVID Hospitalizations: 156
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,473,343
    - Positive: 605,502
    - Negative: 3,861,022
    - Percent Positive: 6.03% (Previous 24 Hours); 13.54% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 110,375
    - Positive: 16,388
    - Negative: 93,877
    - Percent Positive: 6.68% (Previous 24 Hours); 14.85% (Overall)
- State Report - August 25, 2020
- County Report - August 25, 2020
August 24 COVID-19 Numbers (3:15 PM)
Next update: Tuesday, August 25, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,181
- Polk County Cases: 16,322
- Florida Total Cases: 602,829
- Polk County Deaths: 407
- Florida Total Deaths: 10,534
  Resident: 10,397; Non-Resident: 137
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 66
    - ICU Beds Available - 52
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 12 (9%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 134
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 146
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 134
    - ICU Beds Available - 12 (8.22%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,453,929
    - Positive: 602,829
    - Negative: 3,844,327
    - Percent Positive: 6.68% (Last 6 Weeks); 13.53% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 109,899
    - Positive: 16,322
    - Negative: 93,467
    - Percent Positive: 7.24% (Last 6 Weeks); 14.85% (Overall)
- State Report - August 24, 2020
- County Report - August 24, 2020
August 21 COVID-19 Numbers (4:54 PM)
Next update: Monday, August 24, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,065
- Polk County Cases: 16,015
- Florida Total Cases: 593,286
- Polk County Deaths: 399
- Florida Total Deaths: 10,304
  Resident: 10,168; Non-Resident: 136
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 61
    - ICU Beds Available - 57
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 9 %
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 127
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - Coming Soon
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - Coming Soon
    - ICU Beds Available - Coming Soon
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,373,944
    - Positive: 593,286
    - Negative: 3,773,926
    - Percent Positive: Coming Soon (Last 6 Weeks)
  - Polk County: 107,613
    - Positive: 16,015
    - Negative: 91,490
    - Percent Positive: Coming Soon (Last 6 Weeks)
- State Report - August 21, 2020
- County Report - August 21, 2020
August 20 COVID-19 Numbers (12:30 PM)
Next update: Friday, August 21, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 5,026
- Polk County Cases: 15,887
- Florida Total Cases: 588,602
- Polk County Deaths: 396
- Florida Total Deaths: 10,186
  Resident: 10,049; Non-Resident: 137
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 60
    - ICU Beds Available - 58
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 15 (10 %)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 122
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 153
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 128
    - ICU Beds Available - 25 (16.34%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,342,418
    - Positive: 588,602
    - Negative: 3,747,150
    - Percent Positive: 9.3% (Last 6 Weeks)
  - Polk County: 106,742
    - Positive: 15,887
    - Negative: 90,747
    - Percent Positive: 9.06% (Last 6 Weeks)
- State Report - August 20, 2020
- County Report - August 20, 2020
August 19 COVID-19 Numbers (2:57 PM)
Next update: Thursday, August 20, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 4,953
- Polk County Cases: 15,723
- Florida Total Cases: 584,047
- Polk County Deaths: 389
- Florida Total Deaths: 10,067
  Resident: 9,932; Non-Resident: 135
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 64
    - ICU Beds Available - 54
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 15 (13 %)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 110
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 143
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 125
    - ICU Beds Available - 18 (12.59%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,312,904
    - Positive: 584,047
    - Negative: 3,722,192
    - Percent Positive: 9.32% (Last 6 Weeks)
  - Polk County: 105,955
    - Positive: 15,723
    - Negative: 90,124
    - Percent Positive: 7.06% (Last 6 Weeks)
- State Report - August 19, 2020
- County Report - August 19, 2020
August 18 COVID-19 Numbers (2:17 PM)
Next update: Wednesday, August 19, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 4,908
- Polk County Cases: 15,607
- Polk County Deaths: 387
- Florida Total Cases: 579,932
- Florida Total Deaths: 9,893
  Resident: 9,758; Non-Resident: 135
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 68
    - ICU Beds Available - 50
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 17 (14.4%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 114
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 159
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 142
    - ICU Beds Available - 17 (10.69%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,285,720
    - Positive: 579,932
    - Negative: 3,699,108
    - Percent Positive: 9.33% (Last 6 Weeks)
  - Polk County: 105,008
    - Positive: 15,607
    - Negative: 89,293
    - Percent Positive: 8.1% (Last 6 Weeks)
- State Report - August 18, 2020
- County Report - August 18, 2020
August 17 COVID-19 Numbers (3:30 PM)
Next update: Tuesday, August 18, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 4,858
- Polk County Cases: 15,506
- Polk County Deaths: 360
- Florida Total Cases: 576,094
- Florida Total Deaths: 9,674
  Resident: 9,539; Non-Resident: 135
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 70
    - ICU Beds Available - 48
    - % ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 14%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 120
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 163
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 133
    - ICU Beds Available - 30 (18.40%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,239,309
    - Positive: 573,416
    - Negative: 3,659,212
    - Percent Positive: 13.53% (Overall)
  - Polk County: 103,745
    - Positive: 15,429
    - Negative: 88,207
    - Percent Positive: 14.87% (Overall); 8.5% (Last 6 Weeks)
- State Report - August 17, 2020
- County Report - August 17, 2020
August 14 COVID-19 Numbers (3:41 PM)
Next update: Monday, August 17, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 4,705
- Polk County Cases: 15,108
- Polk County Deaths: 353
- Florida Total Cases: 563,285
- Florida Total Deaths: 9,276
  Resident: 9,141; Non-Resident: 135
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 70
    - ICU Beds Available - 48
    - % ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 16%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 109
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 143
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 114
    - ICU Beds Available - 29 (16.86%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,167,081
    - Positive: 563,285
    - Negative: 3,597,280
    - Percent Positive: % (Last 6 Weeks)*
      *We are now reporting the last six weeks' positivity rates vs overall positivity rates
  - Polk County: 101,715
    - Positive: 15,108
    - Negative: 86,501
    - Percent Positive: 6.9% (Last 6 Weeks)*
- State Report - August 14, 2020
- County Report - August 14, 2020
August 13 COVID-19 Numbers (4:18 PM)
Next update: Friday, August 14, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 4,667
- Polk County Cases: 14,992
- Polk County Deaths: 343
- Florida Total Cases: 557,137
- Florida Total Deaths: 8,898
  Resident: 8,913; Non-Resident: 134
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 71
    - ICU Beds Available - 47
    - % ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 14%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 113
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 153
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 144
    - ICU Beds Available - 9 (5.88%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,128,584
    - Positive: 557,137
    - Negative: 3,564,981
    - Percent Positive: 9.8% (Last 6 Weeks)*
      *We are now reporting the last six weeks' positivity rates vs overall positivity rates.
  - Polk County: 100,796
    - Positive: 14,992
    - Negative: 85,700
    - Percent Positive: 14.9% (Last 6 Weeks)*
- State Report - August 13, 2020
- County Report - August 13, 2020
August 12 COVID-19 Numbers (3:30 PM)
Next update: Thursday, August 13, 2020
- Lakeland Cases:
- Polk County Cases: 14,812
- Polk County Deaths: 334
- Florida Total Cases: 550,901
- Florida Total Deaths: 8,898
  Resident: 8,765; Non-Resident: 133
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 66
    - ICU Beds Available - 52
    - % ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 14%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 118
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 180
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 152
    - ICU Beds Available - 28 (15.56%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 4,093,972
    - Positive: 550,901
    - Negative: 3,536,678
    - Overall Percent Positive: 13.46%
  - Polk County: 99,704
    - Positive: 14,812
    - Negative: 84,790
    - Overall Percent Positive: 14.9% (Above Target Range)
- State Report - August 12, 2020
- County Report - August 12, 2020
August 11 COVID-19 Numbers (11:30 AM)
Next update: Wednesday, August 12, 2020
- State Report - August 11, 2020
- County Report - August 11, 2020
August 10 COVID-19 Numbers (11:30 AM)
Next update: Tuesday, August 11, 2020
- State Report - August 10, 2020
- County Report - August 10, 2020
August 7 COVID-19 Numbers (5:00 PM)
Next update: Monday, August 10, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 4,250
- Polk County Cases: 13,839
- Polk County Deaths: 304
- Florida Total Cases: 518,075
- Florida Total Deaths: 7,927
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
  - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 69
  - ICU Beds Available - 49
  - % ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 14%
  - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 151
  - ICU Beds (Total) - 158
  - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 152
  - ICU Beds Available - 6 (3.8%)
- Total Tested:
  - Positive: 510,389
  - Negative: 3,346,974
  - Overall Percent Positive: 13.21%
  - Positive: 13,839
  - Negative: 80,656
  - Overall Percent Positive: 14.6% (Above Target Range)
- State Report - August 7, 2020
- County Report - August 7, 2020
August 6 COVID-19 Numbers (4:11 PM)
Next update: Friday, August 7, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 4,184
- Polk County Cases: 13,654
- Polk County Deaths: 304
- Florida Total Cases: 510,389
- Florida Total Deaths: 7,765
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 76
    - ICU Beds Available - 42
    - % ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 16%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 157
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 157
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 152
    - ICU Beds Available - 5 (3.18%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,863,276
    - Positive: 510,389
    - Negative: 3,346,974
    - Overall Percent Positive: 13.21%
  - Polk County: 92,439
    - Positive: 13,654
    - Negative: 79,901
    - Overall Percent Positive: 14.6% (Above Target Range)
- State Report - August 6, 2020
- County Report - August 6, 2020
August 5 COVID-19 Numbers (3:30 PM)
Next update: Thursday, August 6, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 4,096
- Polk County Cases: 13,419
- Polk County Deaths: 298
- Florida Total Cases: 502,739
- Florida Total Deaths: 7,751
  Resident: 7,627; Non-Resident: 124
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 69
    - ICU Beds Available - 49
    - % ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 15%
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 169
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 156
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 147
    - ICU Beds Available - 9 (5.77%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,820,683
    - Positive: 502,739
    - Negative: 3,312,145
    - Overall Percent Positive: 13.16%
  - Polk County: 92,439
    - Positive: 13,419
    - Negative: 78,938
    - Overall Percent Positive: 14.5% (Above Target Range)
- State Report - August 5, 2020
- County Report - August 5, 2020
August 4 COVID-19 Numbers (1:56 PM)
Next update: Wednesday, August 5, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 4,028
- Polk County Cases: 13,231
- Polk County Deaths: 286
- Florida Total Cases: 497,330
- Florida Total Deaths: 7,526
  Resident: 7,402; Non-Resident: 124
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 73
    - ICU Beds Available - 45
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 19 (15.97%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 158
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 156
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 148
    - ICU Beds Available - 8 (5.13%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,790,202
    - Positive: 497,330
    - Negative: 3,287,128
    - Overall Percent Positive: 13.12%
  - Polk County: 91,483
    - Positive: 13,231
    - Negative: 78,172
    - Overall Percent Positive: 14.5% (Above Target Range)
- State Report - August 4, 2020
- County Report - August 4, 2020
August 3 COVID-19 Numbers (11:30 AM)
Next update: Tuesday, August 4, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 4,002
- Polk County Cases: 13,137
- Polk County Deaths: 271
- Florida Total Cases: 491,884
- Florida Total Deaths: 7,279
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 72
    - ICU Beds Available - 46
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 19 (16.1%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 157
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 168
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 145
    - ICU Beds Available - 23 (13.69%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida:3,758,496
    - Positive: 491,884
    - Negative: 3,260,914
    - Overall Percent Positive: 13.09%
  - Polk County: 90,788
    - Positive: 13,137
    - Negative: 77,570
    - Overall Percent Positive: 14.5%
- State Report - August 3, 2020
- County Report - August 3, 2020
July 31 COVID-19 Numbers (4:20 PM)
Next update: Monday, August 3, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 3,805
- Polk County Cases: 12,488
- Polk County Deaths: 268
- Florida Total Cases: 470,386
- Florida Total Deaths: 6,966
  (Resident - 6,843; Non-Resident - 123)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 65
    - ICU Beds Available - 53
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 20 (17%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 155
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 187
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 172
    - ICU Beds Available - 15 (8.02%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,633,393
    - Positive: 470,386
    - Negative: 3,157,702
    - Overall Percent Positive: 12.95%
  - Polk County: 87,420
    - Positive: 12,488
    - Negative: 74,853
    - Overall Percent Positive: 14.3%
- State Report - July 31, 2020
- County Report - July 31, 2020
July 30 COVID-19 Numbers (2:00 PM)
Next update: Friday, July 31, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 3,753
- Polk County Cases: 12,281
- Polk County Deaths: 262
- Florida Total Cases: 461,379
- Florida Total Deaths: 6,709
  (Resident - 6,586; Non-Resident - 124)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 73
    - ICU Beds Available - 45
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 22 (19%)
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 161
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 162
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 153
    - ICU Beds Available - 19 (5.56%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,584,193
    - Positive: 461,379
    - Negative: 3,117,738
    - Overall Percent Positive: 12.87%
  - Polk County: 86,393
    - Positive: 12,281
    - Negative: 74,039
    - Overall Percent Positive: 14.2%
- State Report - July 30, 2020
- County Report - July 30, 2020
July 29 COVID-19 Numbers (3:00 PM)
Next update: Thursday, July 30, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 3,682
- Polk County Cases: 12,059
- Polk County Deaths: 251
- Florida Total Cases: 451,423
- Florida Total Deaths: 6,457
  (Resident - 6,333; Non-Resident - 124)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 66
    - ICU Beds Available - 52
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 27
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 155
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 155
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 138
    - ICU Beds Available - 17 (10.97%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,531,721
    - Positive: 451,423
    - Negative: 3,075,342
    - Overall Percent Positive: 12.78%
  - Polk County: 85,351
    - Positive: 12,059
    - Negative: 73,223
    - Overall Percent Positive: 14.1%
- State Report - July 29, 2020
- County Report - July 29, 2020
July 28 COVID-19 Numbers (4:02 PM)
Next update: Wednesday, July 29, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 3,614
- Polk County Cases: 11,893
- Polk County Deaths: 236
- Florida Total Cases: 441,977
- Florida Total Deaths: 6,240
  (Resident - 6,117; Non-Resident - 123)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 76
    - ICU Beds Available - 42
    - ICU Beds Occupied by COVID-19 Patients: 25
    - Total COVID-19 Patients (Non-ICU & ICU): 169
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 163
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 150
    - ICU Beds Available - 13 (7.98%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,485,141
    - Positive: 441,977
    - Negative: 3,038,322
    - Overall Percent Positive: 12.68%
  - Polk County: 84,569
    - Positive: 11,893
    - Negative: 72,610
    - Overall Percent Positive: 14.1%
- State Report - July 28, 2020
- County Report - July 28, 2020
July 27 COVID-19 Numbers (11:24 AM)
Next update: Tuesday, July 28, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 3,558
- Polk County Cases: 11,717
- Polk County Deaths: 220
- Florida Total Cases: 432,747
- Florida Total Deaths: 6,049
  (Resident - 5,931; Non-Resident - 118)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 64
    - ICU Beds Available - 54
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 17%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 165
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 152
    - ICU Beds Available - 13 (7.88%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,436,270
    - Positive: 432,747
    - Negative: 2,998,750
    - Overall Percent Positive: 12.59%
  - Polk County: 83,588
    - Positive: 11,717
    - Negative: 71,803
    - Overall Percent Positive: 14.0%
- State Report - July 27, 2020
- County Report - July 27, 2020
July 24 COVID-19 Numbers (12:55 PM)
Next update: Monday, July 27, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 3,338
- Polk County Cases: 10,909
- Polk County Deaths: 215
- Florida Total Cases: 402,312
- Florida Total Deaths: 5,768
  (Resident - 5,653; Non-Resident - 115)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 75
    - ICU Beds Available - 43
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 36%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 161
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 147
    - ICU Beds Available - 14 (8.7%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,281,087
    - Positive: 402,312
    - Negative: 2,874,324
    - Overall Percent Positive: 12.26%
  - Polk County: 79,924
    - Positive: 10,909
    - Negative: 68,949
    - Overall Percent Positive: 13.6%
- State Report - July 24, 2020
- County Report - July 24, 2020
July 23 COVID-19 Numbers (11:58 AM)
Next update: Friday, July 24, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 3,230
- Polk County Cases: 10,545
- Polk County Deaths: 203
- Florida Total Cases: 389,868
- Florida Total Deaths: 5,632
  (Resident - 5,518; Non-Resident - 114)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 79
    - ICU Beds Available - 39
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 20%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 167
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 160
    - ICU Beds Available - 7 (4.19%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,215,185
    - Positive: 389,868
    - Negative: 2,821,074
    - Overall Percent Positive: 12.13%
  - Polk County: 78,156
    - Positive: 10,546
    - Negative: 67,546
    - Overall Percent Positive: 13.5%
- State Report - July 23, 2020
- County Report - July 23, 2020
July 22 COVID-19 Numbers (3:02 PM)
Next update: Thursday, July 23, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 3,130
- Polk County Cases: 10,309
- Polk County Deaths: 200
- Florida Total Cases: 379,619
- Florida Total Deaths: 5,459
  (Resident - 5,345; Non-Resident - 114)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 71
    - ICU Beds Available - 47 (40%)
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 18%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 158
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 150
    - ICU Beds Available - 8 (5.06%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,158,741
    - Positive: 379,619
    - Negative: 2,775,092
    - Overall Percent Positive: 12%
  - Polk County: 77,217
    - Positive: 10,309
    - Negative: 66,837
    - Overall Percent Positive: 13%
- State Report - July 22, 2020
- County Report - July 22, 2020
July 21 COVID-19 Numbers (1:23 PM)
Next update: Wednesday, July 22, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 3,073
- Polk County Cases: 10,072
- Polk County Deaths: 186
- Florida Total Cases: 369,834
- Florida Total Deaths: 5,319
  (Resident - 5,206; Non-Resident - 113)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 73
    - ICU Beds Available - 45 (38%)
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 20%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 160
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 146
    - ICU Beds Available - 14 (8.75%)
- Total Tested:
  - State of Florida: 3,103,674
    - Positive: 369,834
    - Negative: 2,729,916
    - Overall Percent Positive: 11.92%
  - Polk County: 76,119
    - Positive: 10,072
    - Negative: 65,974
    - Overall Percent Positive: 13.93%
- State Report - July 21, 2020
- County Report - July 21, 2020
July 20 COVID-19 Numbers (2:20 PM)
Next update: Tuesday, July 21, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 3,015
- Polk County Cases: 9,877
- Polk County Deaths: 176
- Florida Total Cases: 360,394
- Florida Total Deaths: 5,183
  (Resident - 5,072; Non-Resident - 111)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 71
    - ICU Beds Available - 47 (40%)
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 22%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 150
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 142
    - ICU Beds Available - 8 (5.33%)
- State Report - July 20, 2020
- County Report - July 20, 2020
July 17 COVID-19 Numbers (11:31 AM)
Next update: Monday, July 20, 2020
- Lakeland Cases: 2,677
- Polk County Cases: 8,772
- Polk County Deaths: 162
- Florida Total Cases: 327,241
- Florida Total Deaths: 4,912
  (Resident - 4,805; Non-Resident - 107)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 77
    - ICU Beds Available - 41 (35%)
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 18%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - Coming Soon
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - Coming Soon
    - ICU Beds Available - Coming Soon
- State Report - July 17, 2020
- County Report - July 17, 2020
July 15 COVID-19 Numbers (1:45 PM)
Next update: Thursday, July 16, 2020
- City of Lakeland Teams with Polk County for Mask Distribution (Reminder)
COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 2,529
- Polk County Cases: 8,206
- Polk County Deaths: 155
- Florida Total Cases: 301,810
- Florida Total Deaths: 4,626
  (Resident - 4,521; Non-Resident - 105)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 83
    - ICU Beds Available - 35 (30%)
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 19%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 164
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 156
    - ICU Beds Available - 8 (4.88%)
- State Report - July 15, 2020
- County Report - July 15 2020
July 14 COVID-19 Numbers (11:45 AM)
Next update: Wednesday, July 15, 2020
- City of Lakeland Teams with Polk County for Mask Distribution
COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 2,427
- Polk County Cases: 7,881
- Polk County Deaths: 151
- Florida Total Cases: 291,629
- Florida Total Deaths: 4,514
  (Resident - 4,409; Non-Resident - 105)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 80
    - ICU Beds Available - 38 (32%)
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 19%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 158
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 149
    - ICU Beds Available - 13 (5.70%)
- *NEW* State Report - July 14, 2020
- *NEW*County Report - July 14, 2020
July 13 COVID-19 Numbers (3:43 PM)
Next update: Tuesday, July 14, 2020

COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 2,347
- Polk County Cases: 7,630
- Polk County Deaths: 141
- Florida Total Cases: 282,435
- Florida Total Deaths: 4,381
  (Resident - 4,277; Non-Resident - 104)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 76
    - ICU Beds Available - 42 (36%)
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 22%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 162
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 149
    - ICU Beds Available - 13 (8.02%)
July 10 COVID-19 Numbers (6:20 PM)
Next update: Monday, July 13, 2020

COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 2,069
- Polk County Cases: 6,611
- Polk County Deaths: 129
- Florida Total Cases: 244,151
- Florida Total Deaths: 4,203
  (Resident - 4,102; Non-Resident - 101)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 78
    - ICU Beds Available - 40 (34%)
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 19%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 170
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 156
    - ICU Beds Available - 14 (8.24%)
July 9 COVID-19 Numbers (9:00 PM)
Next update: Friday, July 10, 2020

COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 1,938
- Polk County Cases: 6,206
- Polk County Deaths: 127
- Florida Total Cases: 232,718
- Florida Total Deaths: 4,111
  (Resident - 4,009; Non-Resident - 102)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 75
    - ICU Beds Available - 43 (36%)
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 17%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 166
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 151
    - ICU Beds Available - 15 (9.04%)
July 8 COVID-19 Numbers (3:20 PM)
Next update: Thursday, July 9, 2020

COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 1,833
- Polk County Cases: 5,895
- Polk County Deaths: 122
- Florida Total Cases: 223,783
- Florida Total Deaths: 3,991
  (Resident - 3,889; Non-Resident - 102)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 72
    - ICU Beds Available - 46
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 17%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health; does NOT include LRH additional ICU capacity)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 163
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 145
    - ICU Beds Available - 18 (11.04%)
July 7 COVID-19 Numbers (8:08 PM)
Next update: Wednesday, July 8, 2020

COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 1,753
- Polk County Cases: 5,665
- Polk County Deaths: 115
- Florida Total Cases: 213,794
- Florida Total Deaths: 3,943
  (Resident - 3,841; Non-Resident - 102)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 80
    - ICU Beds Available - 38 (32%)
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 20%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 159
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - Unavailable Today
    - ICU Beds Available - Unavailable Today
July 6 COVID-19 Numbers (2:48 PM)
Next update: Tuesday, July 7, 2020

NEWS:
- COVID-19 Testing Sites Updated
- Mandatory Mask Info Updated
COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 1,707
- Polk County Cases: 5,472
- Polk County Deaths: 114
- Florida Total Cases: 206,447
- Florida Total Deaths: 3,880
  (Resident - 3,778; Non-Resident - 102)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 77
    - ICU Beds Available - 35%
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 19%
  - Polk (Includes Lakeland Regional Health)
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 159
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 150
    - ICU Beds Available - 9 (5.66%)
July 3 COVID-19 Numbers (5:00 PM)
Next update: Monday, July 6, 2020

COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 1,497
- Polk County Cases: 4,660
- Polk County Deaths: 105
- Florida Total Cases: 178,594
- Florida Total Deaths: 3,684
  (Resident - 3,684; Non-Resident - Unknown)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  New numbers coming Monday, July 6, 2020
July 2 COVID-19 Numbers (1:40 PM)
Next update: Friday, July 3, 2020

NEWS: July 2, 2020 | 6:13 PM
- Lakeland City Commission Passes Resolution Requiring Masks Within Corporate Limits
COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 1,394
- Polk County Cases: 4,327
- Polk County Deaths: 102
- Florida Total Cases: 169,106
- Florida Total Deaths: 3,718
  (Resident - 3,617; Non-Resident - 101)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 118
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 83
    - ICU Beds Available - 30%
    - Percentage used for COVID-19 Patients: 15%
  - Polk
    - ICU Beds (Total) - Coming Soon
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - Coming Soon
    - ICU Beds Available - Coming Soon
July 1 COVID-19 Numbers (4:35 PM)
Next update: Wednesday, July 2, 2020

COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 1,317
- Polk County Cases: 4,048
- Polk County Deaths: 102
- Florida Total Cases: 158,997
- Florida Total Deaths: 3,650
  (Resident - 3,550; Non-Resident - 100)
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland Regional Health
    - Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19: 77
      (ICU - 21; Adult MedSurg - 56)
    - Patients in isolation waiting for results: 34
      (ICU - 2; Adult MedSurg - 32)
    - Total number of patients being treated for COVID-19: 111
      (ICU - 23; Adult MedSurg - 88)
    - Intensive Care Unit:
      
      Patients occupying an ICU bed - 81
      
      Regular ICU capacity - 68
      
      Additional ICU capacity - 50
      
      Percentage of ICU beds available for patients: 31%
      
      Percentage of beds used for COVID - 18%
  - Polk
    - ICU Beds (Total) - 163
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 147
    - ICU Beds Available - 9.82%
June 30 COVID-19 Numbers (1:04 PM)
Next update: Wednesday, July 1, 2020

COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 1,251
- Polk County Cases: 3,836
- Polk County Deaths: 98
- Florida Total Cases: 152,434
- Florida Total Deaths: 3,505
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland
    - Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19: 71
      (ICU - 20; Adult MedSurg - 51)
    - Patients in isolation waiting for results: 36
      (ICU - 4; Adult MedSurg - 32)
    - Intensive Care Unit:
      
      Patients occupying an ICU bed - 82
      
      Regular ICU capacity - 68
      
      Additional ICU capacity - 50
      
      Percentage of ICU beds available for patients: 31%
      
      Percentage of beds used for COVID - 17%
  - Polk
    - ICU Beds - Coming Soon
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - Coming Soon
    - ICU Beds Available - Coming Soon
*Polk ICU Bed Counts provided by AHCA
**Lakeland ICU Bed Counts provides by LRMC

June 29 COVID-19 Numbers (2:10 PM)
Next update: Tuesday, June 30, 202

COVID-19 Statistics:
- Lakeland Cases: 1,197
- Polk County Cases: 3,682
- Polk County Deaths: 93
- Florida Total Cases: 146,341
- Florida Total Deaths: 3,447
- Hospital COVID-19 Info:
  - Lakeland
    - Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19: 72
      (ICU - 18; Adult MedSurg - 54)
    - Patients in isolation waiting for results: 24
      (ICU - 3; Adult MedSurg - 21)
    - Patients being treated for COVID-19:
      
      Patients occupying an ICU bed - 73
      
      Regular ICU capacity - 86
      
      Additional ICU capacity - 32
      
      Percentage of ICU beds available for patients: 38%
      
      Percentage of beds used for COVID - 15%
  - Polk
    - ICU Beds - 165
    - ICU Beds (Occupied) - 133
    - ICU Beds Available - 32 (19.39%)
*Polk ICU Bed Counts provided by AHCA
**Lakeland ICU Bed Counts provides by LRMC

June 25 COVID-19 Numbers (3:08 PM)
Next update: Monday, June 28

COVID-19 Statistics:

News:
- Governor DeSantis: Emergency Order 2020-09: Suspension of Sales of Alcoholic Beverages for Consumption on Premises for Certain Vendors
- Lakeland Cases: 952
  Increase of 50
- Polk County Cases: 2,780
  Increase of 209
- Polk County Deaths: 87
  Increase of 3
- Florida Total Cases: 122,960
  Increase of 8,942
- Florida Total Deaths: 3,366
  Increase of 39
- Hospital ICU Beds:
  Lakeland - 36% Available
  Polk - 17.37% Available
*Polk ICU Bed Counts provided by AHCA
**Lakeland ICU Bed Counts provides by LRMC

June 25 COVID-19 Numbers (2:35 PM)

Lakeland Cases: 902 | Polk County Cases: 2,571 | Polk County Deaths: 84
Florida Total Cases: 114,018 | Florida Total Deaths: 3,327
Hospital Beds: Coming Soon

[June 24, 2020; 1:48 PM]

June 24 COVID-19 Numbers (1:48 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 870 | Polk County Cases: 2,454 | Polk County Deaths: 80
Florida Total Cases: 109,014 | Florida Total Deaths: 3,281

[June 23, 2020; 10:00 PM]
- City of Lakeland Will Accept Theroscan Unit from Lakeland-Based Company Sensocon
June 23 COVID-19 Numbers (10:00 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 785 | Polk County Cases: 2,279 | Polk County Deaths: 78
Florida Total Cases: 101,303 | Florida Total Deaths: 3,238

[June 22, 2020; 4:09 PM]
- Recommended Mask Ordinance Dies for Lack of a Second
- Watch Live: Specially-Called City Commission Meeting: Masks/Face Coverings
June 22 COVID-19 Numbers (4:09 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 771 | Polk County Cases: 2,225 | Polk County Deaths: 78
Florida Total Cases: 100,217 | Florida Total Deaths: 3,173

[June 21, 2020; 8:47 PM]

June 21 COVID-19 Numbers (8:47 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 738 | Polk County Cases: 2,042 | Polk County Deaths: 78
Florida Total Cases: 97,291 | Florida Total Deaths: 3,161

[June 19, 2020; 3:28 PM]

June 19 COVID-19 Numbers (3:28 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 698 | Polk County Cases: 1,856 | Polk County Deaths: 77
Florida Total Cases: 89,748 | Florida Total Deaths: 3,104

[June 18, 2020; 1:59 PM]

June 18 COVID-19 Numbers (1:59 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 623 | Polk County Cases: 1,702 | Polk County Deaths: 76
Florida Total Cases: 85,926 | Florida Total Deaths: 3,061

[June 17, 2020; 1:40 PM]

June 17 COVID-19 Numbers (1:40 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 608 | Polk County Cases: 1,634 | Polk County Deaths: 75
Florida Total Cases: 82,719 | Florida Total Deaths: 3,018

[June 16, 2020; 3:44 PM]

June 16 COVID-19 Numbers (3:44 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 590 | Polk County Cases: 1,566 | Polk County Deaths: 75
Florida Total Cases: 80,109 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,993

[June 15, 2020; 2:24 PM]
- State Hotspots Update
June 15 COVID-19 Numbers (2:24 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 573 | Polk County Cases: 1,509 | Polk County Deaths: 75
Florida Total Cases: 77,326 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,938

[June 12, 2020; 2:17 PM]
- Governor DeSantis' Reopening Florida's Education System Announcement
June 12 COVID-19 Numbers (2:17 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 533 | Polk County Cases: 1,373 | Polk County Deaths: 74
Florida Total Cases: 70,971 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,877

[June 11, 2020; 11:18 AM]
- Governor DeSantis' Reopening Florida's Education System Announcement
June 11 COVID-19 Numbers (11:18 AM)
Lakeland Cases: 518 | Polk County Cases: 1,325 | Polk County Deaths: 73
Florida Total Cases: 69,069 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,848

[June 10, 2020; 11:07 AM]

June 10 COVID-19 Numbers (11:07 AM)
Lakeland Cases: 513 | Polk County Cases: 1,287 | Polk County Deaths: 71
Florida Total Cases: 67,371 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,801

[June 9, 2020; 10:58 AM]
- State Hotspots List Updated
June 9 COVID-19 Numbers (10:58 AM)
Lakeland Cases: 492 | Polk County Cases: 1,243 | Polk County Deaths: 70
Florida Total Cases: 66,000 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,765

[June 8, 2020; 3:47 PM]

June 8 COVID-19 Numbers (3:47 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 476 | Polk County Cases: 1,206 | Polk County Deaths: 67
Florida Total Cases: 64,904 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,712

[June 5, 2020; 4:14 PM]
- Polk County Public Schools ask parents/guardians to complete the Return to School Safety Survey
June 4 COVID-19 Numbers (4:14 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 456 | Polk County Cases: 1,127 | Polk County Deaths: 64
Florida Total Cases: 61,488 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,660

[June 4, 2020; 4:00 PM]
- Polk County Public Schools ask parents/guardians to complete the Return to School Safety Survey
June 4 COVID-19 Numbers (4:00 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 452 | Polk County Cases: 1,100 | Polk County Deaths: 63
Florida Total Cases: 60,183 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,607

[June 3, 2020; 3:18 PM]
- Governor DeSantis' Executive Order 20-139: Phase 2
June 3 COVID-19 Numbers (3:18 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 445 | Polk County Cases: 1,074 | Polk County Deaths: 60
Florida Total Cases: 58,764 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,566

[June 2, 2020; 9:17 AM]
- Lakeland Electric Coronavirus Payment Plan - Apply by before June 15th
June 2 COVID-19 Numbers (9:00 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 426 (6/1) | Polk County Cases: 1,053 | Polk County Deaths: 58
Florida Total Cases: 57,447 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,530

[June 1, 2020; 2:55 PM]
- Pools, Library and Parks Openings
- State Hotspots Updated
June 1 COVID-19 Numbers (2:55 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 426 | Polk County Cases: 1,038 | Polk County Deaths: 57
Florida Total Cases: 56,830 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,460

[May 29, 2020; 3:27 PM]

May 29 COVID-19 Numbers (3:27 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 378 (5/28) | Polk County Cases: 977 | Polk County Deaths: 55
Florida Total Cases: 54,497 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,413

[May 28, 2020; 8:23 PM]

May 28 COVID-19 Numbers (8:23 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 378 | Polk County Cases: 939 | Polk County Deaths: 54
Florida Total Cases: 53,285 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,364

[May 27, 2020; 4:23 PM]
- Lakeland Electric Project Care: Donate to Those in Need Through Your Utility Bill
May 27 COVID-19 Numbers (4:23 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 349 (5/26)| Polk County Cases: 907 | Polk County Deaths: 54
Florida Total Cases: 52,634 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,319

[May 26, 2020; 5:02 PM]
- Mayor Mutz: Reopen Lakeland Taskforce Update
- Reopen Lakeland Info (Lakeland Chamber & Reopen Lakeland Task Force)
May 26 COVID-19 Numbers (5:02 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 349 | Polk County Cases: 891 | Polk County Deaths: 50
Florida Total Cases: 52,255 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,259

[May 25, 2020; 7:20 PM]

May 25 COVID-19 Numbers (7:20 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 320 (5/21) | Polk County Cases: 878 | Polk County Deaths: 49
Florida Total Cases: 51,746 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,252

[May 22, 2020; 1:58 PM]
- Community Resources (Updated)
May 22 COVID-19 Numbers (1:58 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 320 (5/21) | Polk County Cases: 840 | Polk County Deaths: 49
Florida Total Cases: 49,451 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,190

[May 21, 2020; 7:18 PM]

May 21 COVID-19 Numbers (7:18 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 320 | Polk County Cases: 822 | Polk County Deaths: 46
Florida Total Cases: 48,675 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,144

[May 20, 2020; 3:24 PM]

May 20 COVID-19 Numbers (3:24 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 305 (5/19/2020) | Polk County Cases: 786 | Polk County Deaths: 45
Florida Total Cases: 47,471 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,096

[May 19, 2020; 8:11 PM]
- Lakeland Electric Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
May 19 COVID-19 Numbers (8:11 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 305 | Polk County Cases: 766 | Polk County Deaths: 45
Florida Total Cases: 46,944 | Florida Total Deaths: 2,052

May 18, 2020; 2:45 PM]

May 18 COVID-19 Numbers (2:45 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 295 | Polk County Cases: 746 | Polk County Deaths: 43
Florida Total Cases: 46,442 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,997

[May 17, 2020; 7:31 PM]

May 17 COVID-19 Numbers (7:31 PM)
Lakeland Cases: TBD | Polk County Cases: 736 | Polk County Deaths: 42
Florida Total Cases: 45,588 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,973

[May 16, 2020; 7:01 PM]

May 16 COVID-19 Numbers (7:01 PM)
Lakeland Cases: TBD | Polk County Cases: 722 | Polk County Deaths: 41
Florida Total Cases: 44,811 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,964

[May 15, 2020; 12:27 PM]
- City of Lakeland Introduces Safety Protocols as Employees & Visitors Return to City Facilities
- Governor DeSantis' Full Phase 1 Outline
May 15 COVID-19 Numbers (12:27 PM)
Lakeland Cases: TBD | Polk County Cases: TBD | Polk County Deaths: TBD
Florida Total Cases: TBD | Florida Total Deaths: TBD

[May 14, 2020; 2:49 PM]

May 14 COVID-19 Numbers (2:49 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 277 | Polk County Cases: 698 | Polk County Deaths: 37
Florida Total Cases: 43,210 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,875

[May 13, 2020; 11:44 AM]
- Lakeland Electric Offers Coronavirus Payment Plan
May 13 COVID-19 Numbers (3:45 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 273 | Polk County Cases: 687 | Polk County Deaths: 36
Florida Total Cases: 42,402 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,827

[May 12, 2020; 1:52 PM]

May 12 COVID-19 Numbers (1:52 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 273 | Polk County Cases: 675 | Polk County Deaths: 35
Florida Total Cases: 41,923 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,779

[May 11, 2020; 9:47 AM]
- Executive Order 20-120: Expanding Phase 1: Barbershops, Cosmetology Salons, and Cosmetology Specialty Salons
  See also: Reopening Florida (Updated)
  - Florida DBPR: Information for Barbershops, Cosmetology Salons & Cosmetology Speciality Salons
  - Florida DBPR: FAQs Related to Barbershops & Cosmetology Salons
- Back 2 Business: City of Lakeland Temporary Outdoor Expansion Dining & Retail Activity
  In concert with the Governor’s Executive Order and plan for reopening Florida, the City of Lakeland has created the following guidelines to temporarily allow restaurants and retail businesses to expand their business footprint onto the public right-of-way or in privately owned parking facilities without meeting certain City code and permit requirements.
- Free COVID-19 Walk-Up/Drive-Thru Testing May 16th
May 11 COVID-19 Numbers (11:06 AM)
Lakeland Cases: 264 | Polk County Cases: 655 | Polk County Deaths: 33
Florida Total Cases: 40,982 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,735

[May 10, 2020; 1:30 PM]

May 10 COVID-19 Numbers (1:30 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 258 | Polk County Cases: 636 | Polk County Deaths: 33
Florida Total Cases: 39,496 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,721

[May 8, 2020; 2:59 PM]
- CARE Program still taking applications for aid
  Coronavirus Aid for Rent & Expenses
May 8 COVID-19 Numbers (2:59 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 240 | Polk County Cases: 601 | Polk County Deaths: 31
Florida Total Cases: 39,199 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,669

[May 7, 2020; 1:42 PM]
- CARE Program still taking applications for aid
  Coronavirus Aid for Rent & Expenses
May 7 COVID-19 Numbers (4:39 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 238 | Polk County Cases: 594 | Polk County Deaths: 30
Florida Total Cases: 38,828 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,600

[May 6, 2020; 1:42 PM]

May 6 COVID-19 Numbers (1:42 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 224 | Polk County Cases: 564 | Polk County Deaths: 30
Florida Total Cases: 38,002 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,539

[May 5, 2020; 9:31 AM]
- May 2020 | Access Lakeland Newsletter
  Subscribe here or text ACCESSLAKELAND to 22828 to sign up.
May 5 COVID-19 Numbers (1:40 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 219 | Polk County Cases: 547 | Polk County Deaths: 28
Florida Total Cases: 37,439 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,471

[May 4, 2020; 12:22 PM]
- CARE Program Open for Applications
  Coronavirus Aid for Rent & Expenses
May 4 Total COVID-19 Numbers (12:22 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 219 | Polk County Cases: 536 | Polk County Deaths: 26
Florida Total Cases: 36,897 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,399

[May 3, 2020; 8:24 AM]
- CARE Program applications open Monday, May 4th at 8 a.m.
  Coronavirus Aid for Rent & Expenses
- Downtown Restaurants plan to reopen Monday (LKLD Now)
May 3 Total COVID-19 Numbers (10:00 AM)
Lakeland Cases: 215 | Polk County Cases: 523 | Polk County Deaths: 26
Florida Total Cases: 36,078 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,379

[May 2, 2020; 1:10 PM]

May 2 Total COVID-19 Numbers (2:08 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 213 | Polk County Cases: 514 | Polk County Deaths: 26
Florida Total Cases: 35,463 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,364

[May 1, 2020; 9:09 PM]
- July 3rd Event Red, White & Kaboom Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Unknowns
May 1 Total COVID-19 Numbers (9:08 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 207 | Polk County Cases: 500 | Polk County Deaths: 24
Florida Total Cases: 34,728 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,314

April 30, 2020; 4:04 PM]
- PPE Donated to Lakeland-Area Assisted Living Facilities
- Reopening Florida | Phase I PowerPoint Presentation by Governor DeSantis
  FULL Presentation | Phase I OUTLINE Only
- Watch Governor DeSantis' Press Conference: Phase I Reopening of Florida
  Check back this afternoon and throughout the week for updates on Florida's Reopening - Phase I.
April 30 Total COVID-19 Numbers (11:17 AM)
Lakeland Cases: 190 | Polk County Cases: 483 | Polk County Deaths: 23
Florida Total Cases: 33,690 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,268

[April 29, 2020; 9:21 PM]
- Governor DeSantis Announces "Phase 1" Reopening of Florida
  News Coverage: The Ledger, Tampa Bay Times, NPR, CNN, FOX 13
April 29 Total COVID-19 Numbers (9:21 PM--FDOH info may not have been updated)
Lakeland Cases: 190 | Polk County Cases: 468 | Polk County Deaths: 22
Florida Total Cases: 33.193 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,218

[April 28, 2020; 1:19 PM]
- CARE Program for Rent Assistance Starts Monday, May 4th
April 28 Total COVID-19 Numbers (1:19 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 188 | Polk County Cases: 468 | Polk County Deaths: 22
Florida Total Cases: 33.193 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,218

[April 27, 2020; 7:45 PM]
- LIMITED Reopening of Parks, Trails, Boat Ramps | Project CARE | Business Update
April 27 Total COVID-19 Numbers (7:45 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 183 | Polk County Cases: 441 | Polk County Deaths: 18
Florida Total Cases: 32,138 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,088

[April 26, 2020; 10:00 AM]

April 26 Total COVID-19 Numbers (10:00 AM)
Lakeland Cases: 160 | Polk County Cases: 410 | Polk County Deaths: 18
Florida Total Cases: 31,528 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,074

[April 25, 2020; 2:00 PM]

April 25 Total COVID-19 Numbers (10:00 AM)
Lakeland Cases: 157 | Polk County Cases: 400 | Polk County Deaths: 18
Florida Total Cases: 30,839 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,055

[April 24, 2020; 2:00 PM]

April 24 Total COVID-19 Numbers (2:00 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 154 | Polk County Cases: 387 | Polk County Deaths: 17
Florida Total Cases: 30,174 | Florida Total Deaths: 1,012

[April 23, 2020; 10:26 AM]
- New Community Resources Page
April 23 Total COVID-19 Numbers (10:28 AM)
Lakeland Cases: 142 | Polk County Cases: 364 | Polk County Deaths: 16
Florida Total Cases: 28,576 | Florida Total Deaths: 927

[April 22, 2020; 5:02 PM]
- A Message from Mayor Bill Mutz
April 22 Total COVID-19 Numbers (5:02 PM)
Lakeland Cases: 140 | Polk County Cases: 361 | Polk County Deaths: 15
Florida Total Cases: 28,309 | Florida Total Deaths: 893

[April 21, 2020; 4:53 PM]
- Reminder from Governor Ron DeSantis: For COVID-19 Updates, text FLCOVID19 to 888777
April 21 Total COVID-19 Numbers:
Lakeland Cases: 135 | Polk County Cases: 345 | Polk County Deaths: 14
Florida Total Cases: 27,495 | Florida Total Deaths: 839

[April 20, 2020; 12:54 PM]
- Lakeland Regional Health and the City of Lakeland Open Drive-Thru Testing Center
April 20 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 330 (12 deaths), Florida 26,660 (12:54 PM)

[April 19, 2020; 5 PM]

April 19 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 326 (12 deaths), Florida 26,314 (5:00 PM)

[April 18, 2020; 7:07 PM]
- Polk Schools to Remain Closed Through End of 2019-20 School Year
  Learn more at PolkSchoolsFL.com
April 18 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 320 (12 deaths), Florida 25,492 (7:07 PM)

[April 17, 2020; 11:15 AM]
- During COVID-19 Pandemic, Lakeland Regional Health and the City of Lakeland Open Drive-Thru Testing Center
April 17 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 311 (11 deaths), Florida 24,119 (11:15 AM)

[April 16, 2020; 4:54 PM]
- Community Resources updated: *NEW* United Way of Central Florida: End Hunger Initiative
  See the Community Resources tab for help with food, jobs, and more.
April 16 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 293 (10 deaths), Florida 22,897 (4:54 PM)

[April 15, 2020; 8:08 PM]

April 15 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 287 (10 deaths), Florida 22,519 (5 PM)

[April 14, 2020; 2:54 PM]

April 14 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 277 (10 deaths), Florida 21,267 (2:58 PM)

[April 13, 2020; 12:33 PM]
- City Commission Votes to Offer Deferred Rent on City Properties
- Polk Colleges Continue Social Distancing as Summer Classes Go Online
- Special-Called City Commission Meeting Today at 3 PM See Agenda | Watch Recording
  Watch Live: YouTube, LakelandGov TV, Spectrum 643, FiOS 43
April 13 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 263 (8 deaths), Florida 20,601 (12 PM)

[April 12, 2020; 5:00 PM]

April 12 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 254 (8 deaths), Florida 19,895 (5 PM)

[April 11, 2020; 5:00 PM]

April 11 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 244 (8 deaths), Florida 18,986 (5 PM)

[April 10, 2020; 7:00 PM]
- Tampa Bay Fisheries Donates PPE to City & County Front-Line Employees
- April 10, 2020 Edition | Access Lakeland Newsletter: COVID-19
- Governor DeSantis | Executive Order 20-103 RE: Vacation Rental Closures
  EO 20-87 Extended until April 30, 2020
April 10 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 241 (8 deaths), Florida 17,968 (5 PM)

[April 9, 2020; 5:00 PM]

April 9 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 206 (6 deaths), Florida 15,698 (5 PM)

[April 8, 2020; 3:00 PM]
- Dr. Joy Jackson, Director for the FL Dept. of Health in Polk/Hardee Counties Will Address City Commission in Dedicated COVID-19 Workshop
- Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Page Updated
April 8 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 206 (5 deaths), Florida 15,456 (11:30 AM)

[April 7, 2020; 12:48 PM]
April 7 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 197 (5 deaths), Florida 14,504 (4:26 PM)

[April 6, 2020; 7:20 PM]
- April 6th City Commission Meeting feat. Dr. Achinger, Watson Clinic; Michael Spake, Lakeland Regional Health
- Community & Economic Development Extending Permit Expiration Dates
  Visit CED
- EO 20-95 Documentary Stamps for SBA Loans
April 6 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 180, Florida 13,629

[April 5, 2020; 8 PM]
- Listen Lakeland - April 2020 | COVID-19 Edition
  with City Manager Tony Delgado, Emergency Manager Audrey Cain and Dir. of Communications Kevin Cook
April 5 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 156, Florida 12,350

[April 4, 2020; 8:01 PM]

April 4 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 142, Florida 11,545

[April 3, 2020; 1:31 PM]

Essential Businesses Page updated:
- Essential Services List from the FL Division of Emergency Management
- FOR BUSINESS OWNERS: Essential Services & Activities Inquiry Form
New Executive Orders from Governor DeSantis:
- EO 20-94 Mortgage Foreclosure & Eviction Relief
- EO 20-93 Reemployment Assistance Program
[April 2, 2020; 10:20 AM]

Yard Waste Collection Service Changes Due to COVID-19 Effective April 6th

Safer at Home: Essential Activities, Businesses, and Services *NEW*

April 2 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 103, Florida 9008

[April 1, 2020; 7:28 PM]

All Parks Closed During Special-Called City Commission Meeting - Following Governor DeSantis' Executive Order

Governor DeSantis to Order Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Effective Midnight April 2nd
View Governor DeSantis' Executive Order

Just Announced: Special-Called City Commission Meeting Today at 3 PM

April 1 Total COVID-19 Cases - Polk: 92, Florida: 8,010

[March 31, 2020; 8:12 PM]

City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Reopening Limited Amenities on April 2nd

March 30, 2020 City Commission Meeting Decisions/Outcomes

First Polk COVID-19 Death

[March 30, 2020; 8:20 AM]

Lakeland City Commission to Hold Special-Called City Commission Meeting at 3 PM | View Agenda
To participate remotely, send your comments and questions for Public Comment to Comment@LakelandGov.net. Watch live on YouTube.com/LakelandGov, LakelandGov TV, Spectrum 643 & FiOS 43.

46 COVID-19 Cases in Polk; 7 in Lakeland

[March 29, 2020, 9:00 PM]

Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines to April 30th

[March 26, 2020; 4:19 PM]

Department of Homeland Security Moves REAL ID Enforcement Deadline

[March 25, 2020; 5:06 PM]

President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida

[March 24, 2020; 3:35 PM]

City of Lakeland Facilities Social Distancing Closures & Procedures

City of Lakeland Utility Services Suspend Late Fee Charges

Protective Measures for Vulnerable Populations, Gatherings of Private Citizens and Density of the Workforce

Isolation Ordered for Individuals Traveling to Florida

[March 23, 2020; 6:06 PM]

City of Lakeland Closes Additional Park Facilities to Lessen Impacts of COVID-19

[March 21, 2020; 7:06 PM}

Se7en Wetlands Closes due to Polk County Parks Closures

Haines City Opens Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing

[March 20, 2020; 7:59 PM]

Governor DeSantis Issues Four New Executive Orders

Polk Schools Issue Instructional Continuity Plan (ICP)

[March 19, 2020; 4:02 PM]

Lakeland Electric Drop-Box Closed Until April 30th

[March 19, 2020; 1:07 PM]

Wastewater Division Warning to Customers

[March 18, 2020; 4:42 PM]
March 18th City of Lakeland COVID-19 Update

[March 18, 2020; 2:17 PM]  City Hall, Administrative Offices and Facilities | Open, Reducing Staff
- Customer Billing is closed to the public.
- Lakeland Electric lobby is closed to the public.

[March 18, 2020; 11:00 AM]

Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to Florida Small Businesses

[March 17, 2020; 8:20 PM]

Polk County Public Schools Close Until April 15, Testing Halted & More
Newest COVID-19 Florida Number Includes One Case in Polk

[March 17, 2020; 1:15 PM]
City of Lakeland COVID-19 Parks & Recreation Facility Closures Begin March 18th

[March 17, 2020; 11:26 AM]
Governor DeSantis Orders All Bars, Nightclubs to Close for 30 Days

[March 17, 2020; 10:05 AM]

A Message from Mayor Mutz (Video)

[March 17, 2020; 9:01 AM]

LakelandGov TV (Spectrum 643, FiOS 43) is down while our control room is being disinfected precautionarily.)

[March 16, 2020; 5:00 PM]

March 16 City Commission Meeting with Special COVID-19 Panel (Video)

[March 16, 2020; 10:48 AM]

Cancelations & Closures Updated

[March 15, 2020; 4:48 PM]

City Commission Meeting Update: Expert Panel of Local Health Officials to Address COVID-19 in Lakeland

[March 15, 2020, 12:52 PM]

RUMOR CONTROL: Parks & Recreation facilities are NOT open for public daycare/camp while Polk County Public Schools are closed for COVID-19 and Spring Break.

[March 13, 2020, 5:51 PM]

Parks and Recreation, Libraries Announce Cancellations & Postponements

[March 12, 2020; 1:04 PM]

Governor DeSantis Urges Gatherings of 1000+ People to Cancel; Health Department Suggest Events of 250+ to Cancel

[March 3, 2020; 11:44 AM]

Notice from City of Lakeland Emergency Manager, Audrey J. Cain
Latest Local COVID-19 News

This is a new section. News prior to August 3, 2020 can be found under the Daily COVID-19 Log accordion.

[September 10, 2020] DBPR Reopening Bars at 50% on Monday, September 14th

[September 8, 2020] Emergency Order 20-213: Governor Desantis Extends the State of Emergency for COVID-19 for 60 Days

[September 8, 2020] Mask Ordinance Extended through October 5, 2020

[August 3, 2020] Mask Ordinance Extended through September 8, 2020
Cancellations & Closures

Full list of Cancellations & Closures
About COVID-19

COVID-19 Mythbusters from the World Health Organization

From the CDC's Coronavirus Disease 2019 Situation Summary:

Background

CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).

On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). On January 31, 2020, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency (PHE) for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to COVID-19. On March 11, 2020, WHO publicly characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic.

Source and Spread of the Virus

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people such as with MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, and now with this new virus (named SARS-CoV-2).

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is a betacoronavirus, like MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV. All three of these viruses have their origins in bats. The sequences from U.S. patients are similar to the one that China initially posted, suggesting a likely single, recent emergence of this virus from an animal reservoir.

Early on, many of the patients at the epicenter of the outbreak in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China had some linked to a large seafood and live animal market, suggesting animal-to-person spread. Later, a growing number of patients reportedly did not have exposure to animal markets, indicating person-to-person spread. Person-to-person spread was subsequently reported outside Hubei and in countries outside China, including in the United States. Some international destinations now have apparent community spread with the virus that causes COVID-19, as do some parts of the United States. Community spread means some people have been infected and it is not known how or where they became exposed. Learn what is known about the spread of this newly emerged coronaviruses.

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COVID-19 Info
Florida League of Cities' Coronavirus Resources List (Extensive)

Local/Statewide Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Florida Department of Health: COVID-19 Updates
  Phone - COVID-19 Call Center: 866.779.6121 (24/7)
  Email: COVID-19@flhealth.gov
  This remains the best and most up-to-date resource for information and guidance regarding COVID-19 in Florida.
- FloridaDisaster.org
  COVID-19 Daily Report, Info & More Resources
- Polk County Department of Health
  Phone: 863.519.7911
  Email: polkcommunications@flhealth.gov
National/Global Resources
ADA Resources

Southeast ADA Center COVID-19
This website is regularly updated to provide the disability community with information about rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how they apply to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The resources are based on information from known national, federal, and state sources. Accessibility cannot be guaranteed for external links. This website is a collaboration of the ten regional ADA Centers in the ADA National Network funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).

CDC Toolkit for People with Disabilities
Includes guidance and planning documents, web resources and FAQs
Prevention
Know How COVID-19 Spreads
- There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
  - Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
  - Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
  - Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.
Everyone Should:

Cover Your Mouth & Nose With a Cloth Face Cover When Around Others*
- You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
- Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.
- Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
- The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
- Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker.
- Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.
*The CDC is providing new information on the use of masks and face coverings. As soon as this information is published, we will publish an update.

Cover Coughs & Sneezes
- If you are around others and do not have on your cloth face covering, remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow and do not spit.
- Throw used tissues in the trash.
- Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Wash Your Hands Often
- 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.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid Close Contact
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick, even inside your home. If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.
- Put distance between yourself and other people outside of your home.
  - Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
  - Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.
  - Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Clean & Disinfect
- Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
- If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
- Then, use a household disinfectant. Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work.
Monitor Your Health
- Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19.
  - Especially important if you are running essential errands, going into the office or workplace, and in settings where it may be difficult to keep a physical distance of 6 feet.
- Take your temperature if symptoms develop.
  - Don’t take your temperature within 30 minutes of exercising or after taking medications that could lower your temperature, like acetaminophen.
- Follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.
Source: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
Symptoms
Updated March 13, 2020, 8:31 a.m.

COVID-19 Symptoms have been updated and may appear 2-14 days after exposure. It is important to know the symptoms of COVID-19, which looks similar to the flu at the start, for many. COVID-19 spreads by the touch of an infected person or surface and occasionally through respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing.

Common Symptoms (Bronchitis-Like):
- Dry cough
- High Fever
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
Possible Symptoms:
- Headaches
- Aches and pains
- Sore Throat
Rare Symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Runny Nose
- Sneezing (NOT a symptom)
Emergency Warning Signs:
- Difficulty breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
Describing Symptoms from a Medical Point of View:
- Mild is classified from barely any symptoms to non-hospitalized pneumonia. Not the same for COVID-19 as when a cold, for example, is described as mild.
- Severe is classified as needing oxygen.
- Critical is classified as in organ failure or worse.
Resources (Flyers):
Sources: CDC - COVID-19 Symptoms; Florida Department of Health
Should I Get Tested?
You SHOULD get tested:
- If you have returned from ANY international travel or a cruise within the last 14 days and you have a fever, dry cough or shortness of breath.
- If you have been in close contact with someone who has recently returned from international travel or a cruise and has any of the symptoms above.
- If you are displaying COVID-19 symptoms (see Symptoms tab).
CALL your health care provider or county health department (CHD):
- County Health Departments - Florida
If your travel history has not put you at risk, take note:

If you have been in close contact with someone who may have or had COVID-19, and you have symptoms of fever, dry cough or shortness of breath, or you have an underlying medical condition like diabetes or heart disease, or a history of cancer.

FIRST, call, do not visit, your CHD or health care provider:

It’s IMPORTANT to call ahead before visiting your CHD or health care provider. Offices must take proper steps to avoid further spread of COVID-19 when a concerned patient arrives for a medical appointment.

How testing is done:

A person who is tested will have three specimens taken: oral, nasal and saliva. Samples will be given to the CHD and from there, shipped or delivered to the closest laboratory. Test results are available within 24–48 hours.

What if I test positive for COVID-19?
- Warn anyone you come in contact with that you have COVID-19.
  - Warn others if you suspect you may have COVID-19 as well.
- Stay home except to get medical care.
- Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home.
- Call ahead before visiting your doctor.
- Wear a facemask when around others.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes.
- Clean your hands often.
- Avoid sharing personal household items.
- Clean all “high-touch” surfaces every day.
Testing Sites

This page has moved.
Visit our Testing Sites page here.
International Travel Advisory
The Florida Department of Health is advising all individuals who have traveled internationally to follow the new CDC guidelines, summarized below:
- Level 3: Mandatory 14-day self-isolation and practice social distancing upon return to the United States. Social distancing includes avoiding going out in public and close personal interactions. If you become symptomatic, immediately self-isolate and contact your county health department or health care provider.
- Level 2 and Cruises: Monitor your health and limit interactions with others for 14 days after returning to the United States. If you become symptomatic, immediately self-isolate and contact your county health department or health care provider.
Current CDC travel advisories related to COVID-19

Coronavirus & COVID-19

Mandatory Masks - Resolution

*NEW* Extended until October 5, 2020 at 5 p.m.

NEW Extended until October 5, 2020 at 5 p.m.