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OFFICES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY 11/23 - 11/25 | County Information and Alerts

Ends: November 28, 2022

OFFICES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Eustis, FL – All Florida Department of Health in Lake County offices will be closed Wednesday, November 23, Thursday, November 24, 2022, and Friday, November 25, 2022, to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday. All offices will reopen Monday, November 28, 2022, with regularly scheduled hours. As in all medical emergencies, residents needing immediate assistance should dial 911.

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LAKE COUNTY PROVIDING LIFESAVING NALOXONE TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE DEATHS

Eustis, Fla.– The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is announcing the availability of free Naloxone (Narcan) Nasal Spray kits. This lifesaving medication could reduce thousands of substance abuse deaths across the state. Naloxone is available to people who use drugs, people with a history of drug use, others at risk of experiencing an overdose, friends, family members, and others who may witness an overdose. Kits consist of two Naloxone nasal sprays that are administered even without a health care professional present.

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Ends: December 16, 2022

HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ALERT FOR SAWGRASS LAKE – CWC DOCK

Eustis, FL. – The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Sawgrass Lake. This is in response to a water sample taken on 11/14/2022. The public should exercise caution in and around Sawgrass Lake.

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Ends: December 05, 2022

Florida Department of Health Addresses Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Florida

Lake County, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Lake County is monitoring an above average number of cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Florida communities. This common respiratory virus may cause a higher number of pediatric emergency department visits compared to previous years.

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Monkeypox Information

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LAKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Eustis, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) Administration Building, which houses the Office of Vital Statistics, located at 16140 US Hwy 441, Eustis, FL, will temporarily close starting Monday, October 24, 2022, until further notice due to construction.

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COVID-19 Information

Florida Department of Health in Lake County COVID-19 vaccines and testing sites closed as of Thursday, June 30th, 2022. Any resident in need of covid-19 vaccines or testing after June 30th are encouraged to contact their primary doctor office, local pharmacy, urgent-care, and Community Health Centers in their area. Those without a primary doctor can contact our office at (352) 771-5500 Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.to schedule an appointment.

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