County Mask Resolution | Download business mask sign 

Food Distribution, Face Mask Distribution

Florida Department of Health

• Public Health Advisory June 22: Updated Face Covering Measures
• Prevent and prepare for COVID-19 | Back-to-Business Toolkit | Protect Yourself
• Protection & Care for Older Adults | General Prevention | Kids Hand Washing

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• How to protect yourself | Cloth Face Coverings | If you think you are sick | FAQ
• The Coronavirus Task Force has information and holds briefings, which can be viewed live.
• Celebrating Thanksgiving

City of Punta Gorda

Emergency Ordinance 1944-2020: Face coverings are required in the City of Punta Gorda. The ordinance is in effect until April 30, 2021. More info on www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us

Charlotte County Public Schools

School coronavirus information

Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step.

Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery
Governor DeSantis’ Exec. Order 20-112 began May 4. FAQs for Exec. Order 20-112
Full Phase 1 began May 18 (per Exec. Order 20-123). Full Phase 1 Details

• Exec. Order 20-91 (extended in Exec. Order 20-111) FAQs for Exec. Order 20-91
• Essential Services List by FloridaDisaster.org for Exec. Order 20-91. Request to Become an Approved Essential Service
• Back-to-Business Toolkit

Phase 2 began June 5 (per Exec. Order 20-139). Phase 2 FAQ | Phase 2 Presentation

Phase 3 began Sept. 25 per Executive Order 20-244. The order ensures everyone's right to work and operate a business, allows restaurants to operate at 100% capacity, and suspends COVID-19-related Individual Fines and Penalties.

Charlotte County's plan to allow short-term rentals (30 days or fewer) to open was approved by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation May 20. More Information

The Re-Open Florida Task Force Comment Submission Portal: All interested Floridians are encouraged to submit their ideas and feedback on any topic related to the re-opening of Florida's economy. Task Force to Re-Open Florida Public Comment Submission Form

• Previous Task Force agendas and presentations online: www.flgov.com/COVID-19.
• Audio recordings for previous Task Force meetings: www.thefloridachannel.org.

Visitation to nursing homes: On August 31, at Governor DeSantis' direction, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director and State Coordinating Officer Jared Moskowitz issued Emergency Order 20-52 that lifts restrictions for visitation to nursing homes, assisted living facilities (ALFs), adult family-care homes, adult group homes and other long-term care facilities. The Emergency Order requires all visitors to wear PPE pursuant to the most recent CDC guidelines, and those not making physical contact still must wear a mask.

One Goal, One Florida

1. Protect the vulnerable, including the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions.
2. Practice proper hygiene, including washing your hands.
3. Practice social distancing by avoiding closed spaces and crowded places.
4. Wear a mask if you are in close contact with others.

Local Government Agencies

• Charlotte County Economic Development
• Charlotte County Property Appraiser
• Charlotte County Public Schools
• Charlotte County Tax Collector
• Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
• Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections
• City of Punta Gorda
• Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Punta Gorda Airport
• Punta Gorda Housing Authority