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Coronavirus Information
The City of Apopka is closely following updates from the Florida Department of Health and the CDC regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). It is important for the health of the community to prevent the spread of this virus.
City of Apopka COVID-19 Information:
- City Updates
- Online Services, Closures, and Changes
- County and State Resources (Including Current Emergency Orders)
- COVID-19 Assistance
Please visit our YouTube Channel for our video updates and recent meetings.
Alerts
- There are no alerts at this time.
General Guidelines:
- Practicing social distancing
- Wear Face Covering
- Referring anyone with a question regarding symptoms to call AdventHealth’s Coronavirus Information Line, 1-877-VIRUSHQ (1-877-847-8747), which is staffed 24 hours a day to answer questions relating to COVID-19
Resources
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Travel Health Notices
- COVID-19 Print Resources and Fact Sheets
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 Situation Summary
City Links
Additional Websites
Symptom Chart for Coronavirus (COVID-19), Cold, Flu, or Seasonal Allergies
| Symptoms | Coronavirus* (Covid-19) Symptoms range from mild to severe | Cold (Gradual onset of symptoms) | Flu (Abrupt onset of symptoms) | Seasonal Allergies (Abrupt onset of symptoms) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of Symptoms | 7 to 25 days | Less than 14 days | 7 to 14 days | Several Weeks |
| Cough | Common (usually dry) | Common (Mild) | Common (usually dry) | Rare (usually dry unless it triggers asthma) |
| Shortness of breath | Sometimes | No** | No** | No** |
| Rapid breathing | Sometimes | No** | No** | No** |
| Sneezing | No | Common | No | Common |
| Runny or stuffy nose | Rare | Common | Sometimes | Common |
| Sore throat | Sometimes | Common | Sometimes | Sometimes (usually mild) |
| Fever | Common | Short fever period | Common | No |
| Feeling tired and weak | Sometimes | Sometimes | Common | Sometimes |
| Headaches | Sometimes | Rare | Common | Sometimes (related to sinus pain) |
| Body Aches and Pains | Sometimes | Common | Common | No |
| Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting | Sometimes | No | Sometimes for children | No |
| Chills | Sometimes | No | Sometimes | No |
| Loss of taste or smell | Sometimes | Rare | Rare | Rare |
* Information is still evolving. **Allergies, colds, and flus can all trigger asthma, which can lead to shortness of breath. COVID-19 is the only one associated with shortness of breath on its own. Sources: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control and Prevention.