Coronavirus Update March 17th, 2020
March 17th, 2020
Dear UFCF Community,
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. has decided to cancel and or postpone all of our scheduled activities with the community and our student scholars of the Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring Program at Evans High School.
This decision was made to take precautions against the further spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) through travel and large social gatherings. We want to apologize if this news brought you any inconvenience. The health and safety of our volunteers, and students, and other contributors is our top priority and I thank you in advance for your understanding.
We greatly appreciate your interest in participating And staying engaged with the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc.
Orange County, FL
“The State of Florida has confirmed a total of 192 positive cases as of today. On March 13th at 8:53 a.m., Mayor Demings declared Florida Local Emergency Executive Order No. 2020-01 and the Orange County Emergency Operations Center has been activated. Please be aware that Orange County Park and Library programs have been cancelled and large gatherings such as concerts and mass events have been cancelled or postponed for the month of March. Orange County Government will continue to regularly update its COVID-19 information website.
In support of the state’s efforts, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) has established a Coronavirus Call Center phone number for Orange County, Florida residents. The phone number is 407-723-5004.The DOH-Orange Call Center is available Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
If you are showing symptoms and would like to know where to get tested for COVID-19, please contact the Orange County COVID-19 Call Center.” COVID-19 Resources
Orange County COVID-19 Information
https://www.ocfl.net/EmergencySafety/Coronavirus.aspx
COVID-19 Live Tracker
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6
CDC COVID-19 Information
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Florida Health Department COVID-19 Information
http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/COVID-19/need-to-know/index.html
Go to the CDC for detailed information and guidance for travelers here: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel.
Below is some information about the virus and ways to protect yourself from it.
What is coronavirus?
Coronavirus or novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new virus strain spreading from person to person in China and other countries, including the United States. In some instances, cases outside of China have been associated with individuals who traveled through or from China. The Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) and health professionals at large are concerned because little is known about this new virus and it has the potential to cause severe illness, pneumonia, and death.
How much has the coronavirus?
As of March 4th, there are more than 118,326 confirmed cases globally and 4,292 deaths as a result of the coronavirus. Most of these cases have occurred in mainland China followed by South Korea, Iran, and Italy. There are more than 1,000 confirmed cases in the U.S. with 38 total deaths. You can monitor this data here: Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE
How can I protect myself from novel coronavirus?
Staying informed on the spread of this virus is a good first step. We recommend you follow the updates from the CDC on its dedicated website located here: Coronavirus Disease 2019
Other steps you can take to prevent the spread of flu and the common cold will also help prevent coronavirus:
Washing your hands often with soap and water. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoiding contact with people who are sick.
Staying home and avoiding close contact with others if you feel sick
Covering your mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
In the Spirit of Excellence,
Mrs. Sandra M. Fatmi-Hall
Executive Director, United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc.
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