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CORONAVIRUS (AKA COVID-19) UPDATE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss County matters relating to the Coronavirus. Staff will provide an update on local efforts and coordination taking place.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Donna Gordon
Title: Executive Aide
REQUESTED BY: Taryn Kryzda, County Administrator
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The meeting will steam live on Martin County Television (MCTV) to Comcast subscribers on Channel 20, U-Verse subscribers on Channel 99 and online at www.martin.fl.us.
Visit www.martin.fl.us/coronavirus, Martin County's online resource for information related to COVID-19 and connect with us on social media. For the most up-to-date info on Martin County happenings, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
A Local State of Emergency has been declared primarily due to the State requesting such action which is necessary to be eligible for Category B reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, 'CO' stands for 'corona,' 'VI' for 'virus,' and 'D' for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as "2019 novel coronavirus" or "2019-nCoV".
ISSUES:
To be discussed.
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board hear the presentation and direct staff.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
None
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
?Budget Transfer / Amendment ? Chair Letter ?Contract / Agreement
?Grant / Application ?Notice ?Ordinance ?Resolution
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