September 18- Leon County COVID-19 Community Update

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, Leon County Emergency Management is committed to actively monitoring the disease and coordinating preparedness and response efforts with local health officials, healthcare providers, first responders, and other critical emergency response functions.

To Protect Public Health, County Requires Face Covering to be worn in businesses. To mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect the public health of our community, Leon County approved an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings beginning Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 a.m until repealed. As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise locally and statewide, the ordinance states that an individual in a business establishment in Leon County must wear a face covering while in that business establishment.

For sample mask signage, click here.

To view the signed Ordinance, click here.

For Frequently Asked Questions regarding this requirement, click here.

Significant Changes Since Last Update

The FAMU-Bond COVID-19 testing site at Bragg Memorial Stadium adjusts hours of operation. Starting Thursday, September 17, The testing site will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Daily testing capacity remains unchanged.

Starting Thursday, September 17, The testing site will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Daily testing capacity remains unchanged. Leon County Clerk of Court resumes in-person services at NE Branch. Available services include payment of traffic citations and court ordered costs, acceptance of passport applications, passport photos, marriage licenses, recording of mortgages and deeds and obtaining certified copies of court and official records. For more information, visit www.leonclerk.com.

Available services include payment of traffic citations and court ordered costs, acceptance of passport applications, passport photos, marriage licenses, recording of mortgages and deeds and obtaining certified copies of court and official records. For more information, visit www.leonclerk.com. Leon County launches Leon CARES program to provide local assistance to individuals, businesses and human service agencies impacted by COVID-19. For eligibility requirments and to submit an application to recieve assistance, visit www.LeonCountyCARES.com

For eligibility requirments and to submit an application to recieve assistance, visit www.LeonCountyCARES.com Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) distributes cloth face coverings to businesses. Face coverings are available at the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality. A business with one location is eligible for up to 100 face coverings. Local businesses with multiple locations are eligible for up to 200 face coverings. For FAQs regarding the distribution of masks to businesses, click here. Office of Economic Vitality (315 S. Calhoun Street, Suite 110, Tallahassee, FL, 32301) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Face coverings are available at the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality. A business with one location is eligible for up to 100 face coverings. Local businesses with multiple locations are eligible for up to 200 face coverings. For FAQs regarding the distribution of masks to businesses, click here. County offering free face coverings for pickup at all Libraries. Leon County continues to make free face coverings available for pickup at all County library locations during regular hours. Through the library program and with OEV, the County has distributed nearly 300,000 masks to citizens. Five face masks per individual will be allowed to ensure adequate supply to meet demand. For locations and hours click here.

Leon County continues to make free face coverings available for pickup at all County library locations during regular hours. Through the library program and with OEV, the County has distributed nearly 300,000 masks to citizens. Five face masks per individual will be allowed to ensure adequate supply to meet demand. For locations and hours click here. It’s Not Too Much to Mask Campaign. Leon County launched the social media campaign, It’s Not Too Much to Mask to encourage the use of masks and facial coverings in public. If you’d like to participate, post a masked-up selfie and share why you wear a mask and for whom using #MaskOnLeon.

Leon County's COVID-19 Health Metrics

Weekly Documented New Cases 1,176 DECREASING (from 1,437 cases)

Weekly Percent of Positive Cases 12.07% DECREASING (from 16.97%)

Weekly Emergency Room Visits with Influenza-like Illness 10 DECREASING (from 11 visits)

Weekly Emergency Room Visits with COVID-like Illness 45 INCREASING (from 44 visits)



COVID-19 by the Numbers. Global cases of COVID-19 now surpass 30 million. According to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) there are or have been 9,730 positive cases of COVID-19 in Leon County. In Florida, there are or have been 677,660 positive cases of COVID-19, and 13,225 COVID-19-related deaths. These numbers are updated regularly by FDOH; visit the dashboard for more detailed information, here. Local testing data includes public and private tests performed in Leon County, including Antigen tests performed by Patients First.