Pasco Health Department Confirms 14,400 Coronavirus Tests

New Port Richey FL

01 June, 2020

8:49 PM

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PASCO COUNTY, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has now investigated all confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the county. The DOH hailed this as an important milestone because it allows DOH epidemiologists to identify contacts and implement control measures to prevent the spread of the virus. As of this week, Pasco County has tested more than 14,400 people for the coronavirus. DOH-Pasco continues to prevent the spread of the coronavirus through testing, contact tracing, information and education. In addition to testing, Pasco County partners continue to reach out to help those in need during the coronavirus safer-at-home order. Pasco County Senior Services has served more than 50,000 meals to seniors age 60 and over who are frail or homebound since March 16. Also, in March and April, nearly $1.2 million in WIC benefits were redeemed in Pasco County. Women, Infants and Children is a special supplemental nutrition program funded through federal grants. As of June 1, there have been 388 positive cases of coronavirus in Pasco County. Of those 76 were hospitalized and 13 have died. Click here to see how many cases have been confirmed in your ZIP code. The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County is working with community partners to provide coronavirus testing throughout Pasco County. It is recommended that people call facilities prior to going for testing to ensure they meet any guidelines required by the provider. BayCare Health Systems has been providing testing at the Gulf High School parking lot since the end of March. BayCare had to temporarily relocate its coronavirus testing site to 5637 Marine Parkway but is resuming testing at Gulf High School, 5355 School Road, New Port Richey, June 1. Call 1-800-BAYCARE. Tests are also available at: CVS Pharmacy, 2322 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Lutz, 813-949-3641Care One, 10435 U.S. 19, Port Richey, 727-378-4477Care One, 12220 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, 352-556-5216Care One, 11115 County Line Road, Spring Hill, 352-683-1982Florida Medical Urgent Care, 38021 Market Square, Zephyrhills, 813-715-0374Florida Medical Urgent Care, 2352 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, 813-929-3600Premier, 2114 Seven Springs Blvd., Trinity, 352-518-2000 Premier, 14027 5th St., Dade City, 352-518-2000 Premier, 38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., Dade City, 352-518-2000Premier, 11611 Denton Ave., Hudson, 352-518-2000Med Express, 8849 SR 52, Hudson, 727-863-7150 Med Express, 22945 SR 54, Lutz, 813-909-9099Suncoast Urgent Care, 10730 SR 54, New Port Richey, 727-274-9138Suncoast Urgent Care, 4112 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, 352-251-2304AdventHealth, 813-973-2889Doctor's Urgent Care, 2404 U.S. 19, Holiday, 727-945-0100Doctor's Urgent Care, 13256 Gunn Highway, Odessa, 813-920-0023.See related stories: Florida Coronavirus Deaths In Single Digits For Second DayPasco County Reopens 4 More ParksPasco County Permits Restaurants To Expand Open Seating