What you need to know now about COVID-19 in Florida
Adults 65 and older and those with underlying medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease are more likely to develop serious illness. Here’s what you can do right now.
Review your symptoms
Use the CDC’s self-checker to help make decisions and seek appropriate medical care regarding COVID-19.
Call first about testing
Call your health care provider or County Health Department if you have symptoms to determine if you need a test.
COVID-19 Call Center
The COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7 | 1 (866) 779-6121 | [email protected]
Mental Health Supportive Resources
If you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others:
- Call 2-1-1 or go to https://www.crisiscenter.com and receive free confidential crisis counseling.
Child Abuse/Domestic Violence: Need Help? Know Someone Who Does?
Call the Florida Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873, Florida Relay 711 or TTY 1-800-955-8771. Or report abuse online.
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224.
Other Local and State Resources for Individuals and Businesses
- Hillsborough County resources for individuals and businesses: HCFLGOV.net/staysafe
- State Resource: floridahealthcovid19.gov