Florida Health continues to send out updates on the incidence, surveillance, detection, treatment and prevention regarding the coronavirus outbreak. FNPN urges all to keep up to date on the alerts, to be ever vigilant with hand washing, use PPE properly and follow guidelines for referral of patients. Reassure patients as you educate! Coronaviruses identified in 1970s) can transfers into the human population (e.g., SARS, MERS), from different animal sources.

The current projections for its expansion in the US demonstrate the spread and worldwide various methods to control the virus. We are in this battle together. The best precaution is WASH HANDS and teaches others to do the same, avoid face, nose and mouth transfer from hands and contaminated surfaces. Masks used for those with symptoms. Be rigid in your infection control procedures!

Here are some handy resources:

Florida Health

Center for Disease Control COVID-19

Florida County Health Departments

WHO Updates

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