Facebook Live scheduled with Florida DOH-Charlotte administrator

Charlotte County’s local government television station, CC-TV, has scheduled a Facebook Live briefing with Florida Department of Health-Charlotte Administrator Joe Pepe for 10 a.m. Tuesday on the county’s Facebook page.

Pepe will review the latest coronavirus and vaccine information, including local case counts, testing sites and personal protection guidance. Staff from the Joint Information Center will answer questions and provide links to sources of information, including the DOH COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard and Centers for Disease Control in the livestream’s comments section.

The video will remain available for viewing after the live interview concludes.

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