VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – County officials in Volusia County held a news conference as Floridians prepared to head into the weekend.
The conference coved multiple topics including COVID-19 updates in the county, a status report on hurricane season and include a presentation on the protection of nesting sea turtles on Volusia County beaches.
Speakers at Friday’s news conference included:Jim Judge, Director, Volusia County Emergency ManagementJennifer Winters, Volusia County Protected Species ManagerDr. Margaret Crossman, Chief Medical Officer, Halifax HealthHolly Smith, Communications Manager/Government Liaison, Florida Department of Health in Volusia CountyVoCo Sept 25 Press Conference LIVE FROM THE VOLUSIA COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Posted by Volusia County Emergency Management on Friday, September 25, 2020On Friday the Florida Department of Health reported 49 new cases of COVID-19 to bring the county’s running total to 10,738.
“This is something we expected as we head into flu season, and in Florida, a typical flu season can run from October and as long as into May.“Officials said with COVID-19 coinciding with flu season getting a flu shot is more important than ever.
In addition to new cases, health officials said 239 people have died from the coronavirus in Volusia County.