COVID-19 Cases Only Increase By 14 Since Sunday In Escambia, Santa Rosa
April 27, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE.
Fourteen new COVID-19 cases were reported by the Florida Department of Health on Monday.
Escambia County cases were up 15 to 457 and, and Santa Rosa was up two to 149. There have been 11 deaths in Escambia County, with eight of those in long-term care facilities. Santa Rosa County has had six deaths with none in long-term care centers.
The number of cases in residents or staff of long-term care facilities was at 145 in Escambia County, and 10 in Santa Rosa County on Sunday. The Florida Department of Health removed this information from their Monday report.
Statewide, there were 32,198 cases including 31,290 Florida residents. There have been 5,010 hospitalizations and 1,088 deaths.
- Total cases — 470 (+13 since Sunday)
- Long-term care cases — 145 (as of Sunday, not reported on Monday)
- Pensacola — 360
- Cantonment — 36
- Bellview — 6
- Perdido Key — 1
- McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
- Molino – 3
- Century — 2
- Hospitalizations: 38*
- Deaths — 11
- Male — 186
- Female — 224
- Youngest — 0
- Oldest — 100
Santa Rosa County cases:
- Total cases — 150 (+1 since Sunday)
- Long-term care cases — 10 (as of Sunday, not reported on Monday)
- Milton — 81
- Navarre — 30
- Gulf Breeze — 24
- Pace — 12
- Jay — 2
- Residents: 129
- Nonresidents — 1
- Hospitalizations — 22*
- Deaths — 6
- Male — 104
- Female — 45
- Youngest — 2 months
- Oldest — 94
Florida cases:
- Total cases — 32,138
- Florida residents — 31,290
- Deaths — 1,088
- Hospitalizations — 5,010*
*“Hospitalizations” is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized.
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Today In Cantonment; No Pre-screening Call Needed
April 27, 2020
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. THIS EVENT IS NOW OVER.
Community Health Northwest Florida, in partnership with Escambia County, will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing Monday in Cantonment.
.
Testing will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street in Cantonment. Unlike other test sites, there is no pre-screening phone call required.
“Our goal is to get testing to all who feel they need it,” said Chandra Smiley, CEO and executive director of Community Health.
The drive-thru testing is intended for residents of Cantonment and surrounding area 18 and older who are symptomatic, or for other reasons feel the need to be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19). Test kit quantities are limited.
Community Health provided the following information:
- The tests are no-cost to the individual. If you have health insurance, your insurance will cover cost If you do not have insurance. If you do not have insurance, you can still be tested free of charge.
- Enter the park area from Booker Street and driver counterclockwise around the park to the testing spot. Stay in your vehicle and wait for instruction from testing team members.
- Testing is not a doctor visit. You will not receive a medical examination. Community Health will only be collecting a specimen to send to a lab for processing, and then you will be free to go.
- Once your test is complete, is it critical that you go home and self-isolate, wear a face covering and keep way from other people (including family members) to the best of your ability until results are known.
- Community Health will call to share test results when they are available along with instructions on what to do next. They should have a good working contact number for you. They will not leave test result information on a voicemail message.
Sunny And Seasonable For Monday And Tuesday, Rain By Wednesday
April 27, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
17 New COVID-19 Cases In Escambia, Santa Rosa
April 26, 2020
Seventeen new COVID-19 cases were reported by the Florida Department of Health on Sunday.
Escambia County cases were up 15 to 457 and, and Santa Rosa was up two to 149. There have been 11 deaths in Escambia County, with eight of those in long-term care facilities. Santa Rosa County has had six deaths, none on long-term care centers.
The number of cases in residents or staff of long-term care facilities increased is 145 in Escambia County, and 10 in Santa Rosa County.
Statewide, there were 31,528 cases including 30,680 Florida residents. There have been 4,957 hospitalizations and 1,074 deaths.
- Total cases — 457 (+15 since Saturday)
- Long-term care cases — 145 (+2 since Friday)
- Pensacola — 336
- Cantonment — 36
- Bellview — 6
- Perdido Key — 1
- McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
- Molino – 1
- Century — 2
- Hospitalizations: 37*
- Deaths — 11
- Male — 181
- Female — 218
- Youngest — 0
- Oldest — 100
Santa Rosa County cases:
- Total cases — 149 (+2 since Saturay)
- Long-term care cases — 10 (+0 since Saturday)
- Milton — 79
- Navarre — 30
- Gulf Breeze — 23
- Pace — 12
- Jay — 2
- Residents: 129
- Nonresidents — 1
- Hospitalizations — 21*
- Deaths — 6
- Male — 103
- Female — 45
- Youngest — 2 months
- Oldest — 94
Florida cases:
- Total cases — 31,528
- Florida residents — 30,680
- Deaths — 1,074
- Hospitalizations — 4,957*
*“Hospitalizations” is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized.
Great Spring Weather: Highs In The 70s, Lows In The 50s
April 26, 2020
Here’s your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
A Dozen New Escambia, Santa Rosa COVID-19 Cases, Including Two More Long-Term Care Cases
April 25, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE
A dozen new COVID-19 cases were reported by the Florida Department of Health midday Saturday.
The number of cases in residents or staff of long-term care facilities increased by two to 145 in Escambia County with eight deaths, and 10 in Santa Rosa County.
Escambia County cases were at 442, and Santa Rosa was at 147.
Statewide, there were 30,839 cases including 29,996 Florida residents. There have been 4,849 hospitalizations and 1,055 deaths.
- Total cases — 442 (+8 since Friday)
- Long-term care cases — 145 (+2 since Friday)
- Pensacola — 336
- Cantonment — 36
- Bellview — 6
- Perdido Key — 1
- McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
- Molino – 1
- Century — 2
- Hospitalizations: 37*
- Deaths — 11
- Male — 174
- Female — 212
- Youngest — 0
- Oldest — 100
Santa Rosa County cases:
- Total cases — 147 (+4 since Friday)
- Long-term care cases — 10 (+0 since Friday)
- Milton — 79
- Navarre — 30
- Gulf Breeze — 23
- Pace — 12
- Jay — 2
- Residents: 129
- Nonresidents — 1
- Hospitalizations — 20*
- Deaths — 6
- Male — 99
- Female — 44
- Youngest — 2 months
- Oldest — 94
Florida cases:
- Total cases — 30,839
- Florida residents — 29,996
- Deaths — 1,055
- Hospitalizations — 4,849*
*“Hospitalizations” is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized.
Sunny Skies, High In The Middle 80s
April 25, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
UPDATE: Missing Cottage Hill Teen Found Safe
April 24, 2020
UPDATE: A missing teen from Cottage Hill has been safely located.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing teen from Cottage Hill.
Hunter Gahimer was last seen Thursday in the 1500 block of Cottage Park Road. He is six-feet tall, 200 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a black shirt with a Deadpool character on the front and khaki shorts.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9650.
Sunshine For Days
April 24, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Escambia County (AL) COVID-19 Cases Triple In Two Weeks
April 24, 2020
The number of COVID-19 cases in Escambia County (AL) have tripled in the past two weeks, according to the Alabama Department of Health.
On April 10, there were seven confirmed cases in the county. By Friday morning, April 24 that number was up three times to 21. There has been one death.
ADH reported 266 total tests performed in the county, a positive rate of 7.9%.
The Alabama Department of Health reported 5,832 total positive cases in the state out of 52,641 tests. There have been 197 reported deaths statewide.