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2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Florida Department of Health in Putnam County
- 386-326-3200 or 800-440-0420
- chd54webmaster@flhealth.gov
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Fax
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Mailing Address
2801 Kennedy Street
Palatka, FL 32177
It is critical for Floridians to fully understand and follow important healthy activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please remember the following significant precautions:
- Practice Social Distancing. (Maintain at least 6 feet between other people in any public area.)
- Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds. (Or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.)
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. (Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth.)
You can learn more about preventing COVID-19 by visiting https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/prevention/.
Guidance for Individuals with Disabilities
In addition, please review the attached fact sheet from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors which includes good information for people with underlying conditions.
Finally, please take the new COVID-19 Community Action Survey now and share it with others. The Stronger Than C-19 Community Action Survey is designed to gather information to help the Department track and slow the spread of COVID-19 in Florida. Please take the survey now and share it with others.
All updates from the Florida Department of Health are available here: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov. The COVID-19 Call Center is also available
24/7 at 1 (866) 779-6121. The COVID-19 Email Center can be reached at COVID-19@flhealth.gov.Please share these important messages and resources with your community members.
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