- January 20, 2025
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by: Julie Murphy
Public Information Officer, Flagler County
Flagler County Emergency Management is asking residents who are over 65 years old – and those with pre-existing health conditions – to stay home for the next 2 weeks following the health advisory issued by the Florida Surgeon General.
“Ideally, we’d like everyone to follow this slogan: ‘stay home, stay alive,’” said County Administrator Jerry Cameron. “The fewer people who are about over the next 14 days, the better off we will all be. Do it for yourself. Do it for your neighbors. Do it for the community.”
Dr. Scott A. Rivkees on Tuesday issued a health advisory for anyone over age of 65 to stay at home for the next 14 days as a health precaution. Additionally, anyone with a pre-existing health condition regardless of age should stay at home for the same length of time.
“We are asking residents to follow this health advisory,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “You can still go out for essentials, like groceries, but don’t go anywhere if you don’t need to. Remember that most grocery stores and big box stores have pick-up and delivery.”
The Florida Department of Health recommends:
The CDC guidelines stipulate that all gatherings should be limited to 10 people or fewer, and 6 feet of distance should be maintained.
Officials urge all residents and businesses to follow Florida Department of Health and CDC guidance, to include:
Additionally, those who are sick and/or told to self-isolate should: remain at home unless seeking medical care, cover coughs and sneezes, wear a facemask around others, and disinfect touched surfaces daily.
Anyone with government services questions should call Flagler County’s main telephone line to get further clarification, 386-313-4000.
All COVID-19 related questions should be directed to the hotline, 866-779-6121.
Check for current information on Flagler County’s website www.flaglercounty.org, and follow “Flagler County Government” or “Flagler County Emergency Management” on Social Media. The county’s social media team will provide updates through these official accounts:
Flagler County Government
Flagler County Emergency Management
