Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Polk County Reaches 557

LAKELAND, FL — As of May 7, Polk County has a total of 557 positive coronavirus cases, according to the Florida Department of Health, and 30 deaths. The state has 38,002 confirmed cases and 1,539 deaths, reports the Florida Department of Health. There have been 6,557 hospitalizations across the state. The median age in Polk County is 56.

In a Tweet sent out Thursday by the Florida Department of Health, it said, "It is not always visible if someone has a compromised immune system. You can protect the most vulnerable from #COVID19 by practicing social distancing. Always maintain at least 6 feet between yourself and others."

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According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of coronavirus include:

• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fever
• Chills
• Muscle pain
• Sore throat
• New loss of taste or smell

Children have similar symptoms to adults and generally have mild illness.
This list is not all inclusive. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

When to seek medical attention:
If you have any of these emergency warning signs for coronavirus, get medical attention immediately:

• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face

This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Call 911 if you have a medical emergency: Notify the operator that you have, or think you might have, coronavirus. If possible, put on a cloth face covering before medical help arrives.

For updated information on positive coronavirus cases and deaths pertaining to Florida, visit Florida Department of Health. Additional stories about the effects of coronavirus in the state:

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