Local Actions CDC Recommendations - Martin, FL

Local Actions• No open burning is permitted due to

the dry conditions.• Martin County is launching a series of

videos designed to keep residents up-to-date on recent actions and activities related to COVID-19.

• Website updated with information on guidance for the CARES Act financial stability, food distribution, unemployment assistance, senior and veteran resources. www.martin.fl.us/Coronavirus

• Community Information Center open daily, 7AM-6PM at 772-287-1652. Closed on Easter Sunday, April 12.

Cumulative Cases in Martin

State Actions• FDOH has launched COVID-19

Community Action Survey. To take this anonymous survey visit:www.StrongerThanC19.com.

• Essential Services and Essential Activities List can be found on www.floridadisaster.org per Governor DeSantis’ Safer at Home Executive Order.

• Over the past week, out of all of the Florida tests with results returned, 11% of individuals have been found positive for COVID-19.

• FDOH COVID-19 Dashboard is updated twice daily.

Martin County Cases

Current Change

Total Cases (Resident & Non-Resident)

83 (+23)

Hospitalized 15 (+3)

Fatalities 0 -

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100

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DisclaimerInformation is reflective of the data provided by the FDOH COVID-19.

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Tests ReportedReflects residents and non-residents whose tests have been reported to FDOH Martin.

Current Change

Total Tests 791 (+130)

Positive 83 (+23)

Negative 705 (+108)

Awaiting 3 (-1)

CDC Recommendations

• Wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (ex. grocery stores and pharmacies)

• Wash hands often with soap• Use hand sanitizer with at least

60% alcohol• Avoid touching eyes, nose,

mouth with unwashed hands• Stay home as much as possible

http://www.martin.fl.us/Coronavirus

http://www.strongerthanc19.com/

http://www.floridadisaster.org/


the dry conditions.• All Martin County-owned boat ramps

will be closed to recreational boating activities for the time being. Licensed commercial fisherman can operate from Sandsprit Park.


• Community Information Center open daily, 7AM-6PM at 772-287-1652.

Cases in Martin



• Essential Services and Essential Activities List and Inquiry Form can be found on www.floridadisaster.org per Governor DeSantis’ Safer at Home Executive Order.



Martin County Cases

Current Change


60 (+7)


Fatalities 0 -

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40

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80

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DisclaimerInformation is reflective of the data provided by the FDOH COVID-19 and AHCA Bed Capacity dashboards.



Current Change


Positive 60 (+7)

Negative 597 (+36)

Awaiting 4 (-2)

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Cases in Martin






Martin County Cases

Current Change


53 (+11)


Fatalities 0 -

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Current Change


Positive 53 (+11)

Negative 561 (+71)

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Martin County Cases

Current Change


42 (+8)

Hospitalized 8 (+1)

Fatalities 0 -

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40

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Tests ReportedTests Reported reflects persons whose tests have been reported to FDOH Martin. Includes residents and non-residents.

Current Change


Positive 42 (+8)

Negative 490 (+68)

CDC Recommendations








Local Actions• Martin County BoCC held a

special meeting to discuss the current situation with COVID-19.

• No open burning is permitted throughout Martin County due to the dry conditions.

• All Martin County-owned boat ramps will be closed to recreational boating activities beginning April 3. Licensed commercial fisherman will be permitted to operate out of Sandsprit Park.


Cases in Martin State Actions• The Governor’s Office issued

answers to Frequently Asked Questions to EO #20-91 which can be found here or attached.

• FDOH has updated its online dashboard to provide additional information and functionality. Now included is a map with cases broken down by zip code. This newly assembled map was developed to provide additional transparency and real-time information.

• FDOH has launched a new COVID-19 Community Action Survey. To take this anonymous survey visit:www.StrongerThanC-19.com.


Martin County Cases

Current Change


42 (+8)

Hospitalized 8 (+1)

Fatalities 0 -

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40

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Tests ReportedThis number reflects all persons with completed tests reported to the Florida Department of Health in Martin. Includes residents and non-residents.

Current Change


Positive 42 (+8)

Negative 490 (+68)

DisclaimerInformation is reflective of the data provided within the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard.



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Local Actions• Martin County BoCC held a

special meeting to discuss the current situation with COVID-19.

• No open burning is permitted throughout Martin County due to the dry conditions.



Cases in Martin State Actions• The Governor’s Office issued

answers to Frequently Asked Questions to EO #20-91 which can be found here or attached.

• FDOH has updated its online dashboard to provide additional information and functionality. Now included is a map with cases broken down by zip code. This newly assembled map was developed to provide additional transparency and real-time information.

• FDOH has launched a new COVID-19 Community Action Survey. To take this anonymous survey visit:www.StrongerThanC-19.com.


Martin County Cases

Current Change


42 (+8)

Hospitalized 8 (+1)

Fatalities 0 -

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40

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Tests ReportedThis number reflects all persons with completed tests reported to the Florida Department of Health in Martin. Includes residents and non-residents.

Current Change


Positive 42 (+8)

Negative 490 (+68)




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Local Actions• Martin County BoCC will hold an

emergency meeting, April 3 - 9AM.• No open burning is permitted

throughout Martin County due to the dry conditions.



Cases in Martin State Actions• Governor DeSantis issued new

EO #20-92 to amend EO #20-91, Section 4, to state EO #20-91 supersedes any conflicting official action or order issued by local officials in response to COVID-19.

• New EO #20-93 directs the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and other executive agencies to take necessary actions to improve DEO’s Reemployment Assistance Program.

• New EO #20-94 provides targeted, temporary relief from certain mortgage foreclosures and evictions for 45 days, without relieving an individual’s obligation to make mortgage payments and rent payments.

• Out of all of the Florida tests with results returned, 11% of individuals have been found positive for COVID-19.

Martin County Cases

Current Change


34 (+1)

Hospitalized 7 (+2)

Fatalities 0 -

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40

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Testing CompletedThis number reflects all persons with tests reported to the Florida Department of Health in Martin. Includes residents and non-residents.

Current Change


Positive 34 (+1)

Negative 422 (+49)




Local Actions• Martin County BoCC still intends to

hold an emergency meeting scheduled for April 3 at 9AM.

• Agencies are evaluating the Governor’s EO #20-91 to determine potential local impacts.

• All schools operated by the Martin County School District will remain closed through May 1, 2020; direct digital instruction questions to: [email protected]

• Florida Department of Health is providing curbside service for Vital Statistics, WIC, Family Planning, and the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.

• Business Development Board providing updates to businesses on: bdbmc.org/covid-19-biz-hub

Cases in Martin State Actions• Governor DeSantis issued

Executive Order #20-91 which is effective April 3-April 30. This EO outlines that residents are safer at home, and states senior citizens and individuals with underlying medical conditions shall stay at home and take all measures to limit potential exposure.

• All Floridians shall limit their movements and personal interactions outside their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or conduct essential activities.

• Residents and businesses are encouraged to review the list of essential workers at floridadisaster.org

• Businesses are encouraged to provide delivery, carry-out, or curbside service to the greatest extent possible.

Martin County Cases

Current Change


33 (+5)

Hospitalized 5 (+2)

Fatalities 0 -

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40

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Current Change


Positive 33 (+6)

Negative 373 (+132)



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Local Actions• The Martin County BOCC will hold

a special meeting on April 3 at 9AM to discuss adopting a “Safer at Home” emergency order.

• All schools operated by the Martin County School District will remain closed through May 1, 2020.

• Digital instruction questions can be directed to [email protected]

• Community non-profits providing food distribution and financial assistance for residents. Uptick in need reported; meetings held throughout week to support.


Cases in Martin State Actions• Visitors from New York, New

Jersey, Louisiana & Connecticut must self-isolate for 14 days; screening conducted at airports and major road networks.

• State Surgeon General issued public health advisory to stay home if over 65 and reduce in-person workforce by 50% and telework if possible.

• Governor DeSantis issued Emergency Order #20-89 updating and clarifying restrictions in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties.

• Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order #20-88 permitting reemployment for law-enforcement officers, first responders, emergency management and public safety personnel, health and medical professionals, and other critical COVID-19 response personnel.

Martin County Cases

Current Change


28 (+1)

Hospitalized 5 (+2)

Fatalities 0 -

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Current Change


Positive 27 (+1)

Negative 241 (+11)




Local Actions• Martin County EOC at

Level 1: Full Activation.• All schools operated by the Martin

County School District will remain closed through May 1, 2020.

• Digital instruction plan began today; questions can be directed to [email protected]



• Community Information Center staffed daily, 7AM-6PM, and available at 772-287-1652.

Cases in Martin State Actions• Visitors from New York, New

Jersey, Louisiana & Connecticut must self-isolate for 14 days; screening conducted at airports and major road networks.


• Governor DeSantis issued Emergency Order #20-89 updating and clarifying restrictions in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties.

• Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order #20-88 permitting reemployment for law-enforcement officers, first responders, emergency management and public safety personnel, health and medical professionals, and other critical COVID-19 response personnel.

Martin County Cases

Current Change


27 (+1)

Hospitalized 3 -

Fatalities 0 -

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Current Change


Positive 27 (+1)

Negative 241 (+11)





Level 2: Partial Activation; will move to Level 1: Full Activation on Monday, March 30, 2020; no change to virtual ESF staffing.

• Martin County to hold emergency meeting at 9AM on March 30 at the Blake Library.

• All Martin County boat ramps will reopen at 8AM on March 30.

• School district begins digital instruction plan on March 30, questions can be directed to [email protected]


Cases in Martin State Actions• FDOH, Law Enforcement, and

National Guard are coordinating screening at select Florida airports and major roadways.

• Visitors from New York, New Jersey, Louisiana & Connecticut must self-isolate for 14 days.


Resident Cases

Current Change

Total Cases 26 (+1)

Hospitalized 3 -

Fatalities 0

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Current Change


Positive 27 (+1)

Negative 230 (+32)



Resource RequestsPersonal protective equipment was delivered to almost all partners, except 3 facilities who were closed. Small allocation for public safety partners arrived today and will be delivered tomorrow. We have not received sanitizer or wipes from the State.



Level 2: Partial Activation• All Martin County boat ramps will

be closed to recreational boating for the weekend; reopen at 8AM on March 30; licensed commercial fisherman are allowed to launch at Sandsprit between 5AM-9AM

• Florida Department of Health is maintaining contact with urgent cares, primary cares, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes daily to assess needs.

• Community Recovery Meeting held daily to discuss food distribution and financial assistance for residents. Uptick in need reported.

Cases in Martin State Actions• State issued wireless emergency

alert to encourage residents to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19; recommendation not mandate. Additional alerts may occur in the future.

• Visitors from an area with substantial community spread, including New York, New Jersey, Louisiana and Connecticut must self-isolate for 14 days.

• FDOH, Law Enforcement, and National Guard are coordinating screening at select Florida airports.

• Screening will be conducted for those entering Florida by major roadways.


• Governor issued EO#20-87 suspending vacation rental operations.

Resident Cases

Current Change

Total Cases 26 (+10)

Hospitalized 3 (+3)

Fatalities 0

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Testing CompletedThis number reflects all persons with tests reported to the Florida Department of Health in Martin.

Current Change


Positive 26 (+10)

Negative 198 (+89)



Local Actions CDC Recommendations - Martin, FL

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