Polk, Manatee County, State of Florida set up call centers for coronavirus questions

FILE – In this Aug. 11, 2019, file photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Posted: Mar 4, 2020 / 03:35 PM EST

Updated: Mar 6, 2020 / 04:24 PM EST

TAMPA (WFLA) — Call centers have been set up locally and statewide to assist the public aiming to learn more information about the coronavirus.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a public health emergency after two cases of the coronavirus were detected in Hillsborough and Manatee counties. One additional case of the virus has been detected in Florida since the announcement.

Polk County has set up a call center for people with questions about COVID-19. Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, residents can call the Department of Health at 863-519-7911.

Manatee County has also set up a call center for residents who believe they may have coronavirus. Residents are asked to call the following number first before visiting health care providers. The Manatee Health Line is 941-242-6649. Experts will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The State of Florida has also set up a call center for questions at 1-866-779-6121, or email at COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

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