Jacksonville, FL — Rapidly changing developments and social isolation are front and center. 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Jacksonville and Clay County.
The Florida Department of Health reports an 83-year-old man in Duval County is in isolation. A 57-year-old man in Clay County has also been confirmed to have coronavirus.
Both local cases are under investigation to determine how they were exposed.
A 68-year-old man in Nassau County was the first local confirmed coronavirus case. And a man from New York who was in Florida for Daytona Bike Week was in isolation in St. Johns County after a positive test.
Follow the Florida Department of Health updates for the latest confirmed cases and other guidance from state officials.
DOH has announced one additional positive case of COVID-19, bringing the total confirmed new cases for March 12th to 17 individuals who tested positive for #COVID19. All individuals are being appropriately cared for & isolated. Visit https://t.co/e1S8bGG26U for more information.
— Florida Dept. Health (@HealthyFla) March 13, 2020
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— Florida Dept. Health (@HealthyFla) March 12, 2020
