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For now, COVID-19 has proven a mild illness for the 42-year-old who is otherwise in good health, with no underlying health conditions and a typical immune system. He took a few Tylenols for mild aches Saturday. No fever, according to readings from two thermometers he uses. Little bit of a runny nose.
Story continuesGov. Ron DeSantis magnified the issue over the weekend when he acknowledged that Florida is experiencing “community spread” of coronavirus, or the transmitting of the virus among those who aren’t sure how or where they got infected. As of the Sunday afternoon, the state tally for confirmed cases stood at 100, with three deaths. A fourth Floridian died from COVID-19, but while in California.
Several other government officials who came into close contact with Suarez tested negative, including all five commissioners and top administrators who were in close contact with the mayor last week, particularly at a City Commission meeting Thursday. Still, they all remain in quarantine as a precaution in case they show symptoms in the coming days.
The situation changed rapidly after emergency declarations at the state and county levels, setting off a wave of cancellations and a heightened concern for the spread of the coronavirus. Eventually, instructions to wash hands and sanitize frequently were bolstered by advice to keep six feet distance and stay away from crowds.
Among the recent group of test recipients: Gimemez, who shook hands with members of the Brazilian delegation. He tested negative last week. Like several Miami city administrators who were in close contact with Suarez but tested negative, Gimenez remains in quarantine as a precaution.
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