Lee Health: COVID cases continue to decline
The prodigious increase of new COVID-19 cases throughout Lee County over the past month is starting to subside reported health officials on Thursday.
In a media update, President and CEO of Lee Health Dr. Larry Antonucci said, “We are, thankfully, on the downswing of the COVID-19 surged caused by the Delta Variant that tested our community’s resources but never our resolve. I am thankful for the work Lee Health’s dedicated staff continues to do to care for our patients, and also for the support that the Southwest Florida community has shown us. I am also grateful for the help from state and local leaders for bringing important resources such as monoclonal antibody treatment and increased testing capabilities to our area.”
Antonucci said the encouraging news is not a reason to ease back prevention, as the longer the virus is around, the more likely a chance that a mutation could occur.
“While this surge may be winding down, it does not mean we are out of the woods,” he continued. “The Delta surge is just one of four major surges we’ve seen throughout this pandemic. If we become complacent now, we are putting ourselves at risk for further surges as we head into our seasonal months. The best thing our community can do to help prevent future surges and potential mutations of the coronavirus is to get vaccinated today.”
Lee Health’s free vaccination clinic at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers (13681 Doctors Way) is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Individuals looking to become vaccinated can visit www.LeeHealth.org or call 239-343-0999 to schedule an appointment. A parent or guardian must accompany a minor.