Office Message:

There are many rumors being spread about our property regarding COVID 19. I would first like to state the associations are not withholding any information. Mainlands is not an assisted living facility nor a stacked condominium. HIPAA laws prevent the Florida department of health from notifying the associations of cases in our area. One of the rumors going around is that there are dozens of known cases on our property. The amount of COVID 19 cases in Mainlands is unknown and there is no way to know. What we do know is that everyone should use caution when around other people. Wear a mask, wash your hands and practice social distancing. If you have any questions please call the office at 727-573-5670.

MESSAGE FROM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

COVID-19 MESSAGE FROM DOH-PINELLAS, 3/13/20:
COVID-19 is a major concern in Pinellas and globally. To give residents information to prepare themselves and to calm concerns, the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) is taking these actions.
We are not testing those without COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath). We are testing those most likely to have contracted the illness to help prevent the spread to others.
If your healthcare provider says you should be tested, it is your responsibility to isolate yourself from the public until testing confirms your case as negative or positive. If positive, you will receive further instructions from your provider.
Travelers–especially those who have been to China, Italy or Iran—must monitor their symptoms and let their providers know about their travel if showing symptoms.
If you have mild symptoms, stay home and contact your provider by phone for guidance or a decision to be tested. If having severe symptoms or if you have underlying health issues, call your provider as soon as possible.
Everyone should practice social distancing: avoid large gatherings, stay home if ill and avoid those who are sick. We have attached a graphic explaining the concept..
COVID-19 spreads the same way as the common cold or the flu, so follow the same precautions. Wash your hands well with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and use hand sanitizer when you can’t. Cover you coughs or sneezes, sanitize common surfaces at home or work and stay home if you’re sick.
Businesses should review their plans for telecommuting now. Review absence and leave policies to ensure sick employees can stay home.
This message includes graphics we encourage you to share through your social media.
Here are phone numbers and websites to share:
DOH’s 24/7 COVID-19 Hotline (866) 779-6122
Website www.FloridaHealth.gov
Email COVID-19@flhealth.gov
DOH-Pinellas (727) 824-6900
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/

For your information

A malicious website pretending to be the live map for Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins University is circulating on the internet waiting for unwitting internet users to visit the website. Visiting the website infects the user with the AZORult trojan, an information stealing program which can exfiltrate a variety of sensitive data. It is likely being spread via infected email attachments, malicious online advertisements, and social engineering. Furthermore, anyone searching the internet for a Coronavirus map could unwittingly navigate to this malicious website.
PLEASE BE VERY CAUTIOUS when searching for Covid 19 or Corona Virus information on the internet. The bad actors will take every advantage they can.

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