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A presumptive positive case of the new coronavirus has been identified in Santa Rosa County, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday morning. 

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The affected individual is "elderly with severe underlying conditions" and had recently traveled internationally, DeSantis said.

Here's what we know so far. 

The CDC has not confirmed the Santa Rosa County coronavirus case

The case has not yet been confirmed positive by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but it is assumed that it will be, according to DeSantis. 

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Coronavirus in Florida

There are currently three confirmed cases of COVID-19 — the formal name for the new coronavirus — in Florida.

The confirmed cases include a Manatee County man in his 60s, a Hillsborough County woman in her 20s who traveled to Italy and the woman's sister, who also traveled to Italy, according to the Florida Department of Health.

As of 10:19 a.m. CT on Thursday, March 5, the Florida Department of Health reported that there was one presumed positive case involving a Florida resident.

How do you get coronavirus?

Like the common cold and the flu, coronavirus spreads between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) and through respiratory droplets, according to the CDC.

Coronavirus is spreading rapidly from person to person, and scientists are still learning more about how coronavirus spreads.

There's no evidence that the virus can be transmitted through food, according to the CDC.

It is, however, possible that a person can get the virus by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own face. There is likely a very low risk of spread from food products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks, according to the CDC.

Common precautions, tips to avoid COVID-19

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Don't touch your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Cover your cough
  • Stay home when sick
  • Clean household objects and surfaces
  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds

You don't need a face mask unless you have COVID-19 and are showing symptoms. Buying up masks takes away precious materials from the health workers who need them most.

This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Coronavirus in Florida: What we know about the presumptive positive Santa Rosa County case

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