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LEE COUNTY Some COVID-19 patients report loss of smell, taste Most of us are monitoring ourselves and our loved ones for common symptoms of the coronavirus, but some of the virus’ other symptoms could be flying under the radar. Cases of anosmia, where patients can’t smell and sometimes can’t taste, are going up. “I started getting emails, phone calls probably two to three weeks ago […]
How to stay safe while shopping for groceries We all still have to brave the stores during the coronavirus pandemic, but how do you stay safe while shopping for the essentials you need? And how do store workers stay safe? A Southwest Florida woman is asking business leaders to think about the safety of their workers, their families and their customers. Rosa Guidicelli’s […]
Lee Health, NCH working together to ensure supply needs met There’s a massive undertaking right now to make sure our first responders and health care workers have what they need to stay safe and save lives. Hospitals in Southwest Florida are coming together to get more protective gear and equipment. Lee Health announced it just got a new shipment of testing swabs, enough to meet […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mom’s warning: Immunocompromised kids more at risk during pandemic You’ve seen the videos of people crowding onto beaches and into bars during the coronavirus pandemic. Those actions could mean the difference between life and death for the most vulnerable children. A Southwest Florida mother has a warning she hopes everyone will listen to. Samantha Jennings knows what it’s like to live through a medical […]
NORTH NAPLES Patient exposes 34 employees to coronavirus at NCH North Naples A person with COVID-19 symptoms ignored medical advice and exposed 34 employees at the NCH North Naples Hospital, officials said Wednesday. The patient came into the emergency room at the hospital, was isolated and then didn’t follow instructions given by hospital staff, according to Jonathan Kling with NCH Healthcare System. The exposed employees are now […]
FORT MYERS Technology of telemedicine beneficial during coronavirus outbreak No more gatherings of 10 or more people and stay inside as much as possible. Those are the new government guidelines announced Monday by President Donald Trump. With COVID-19 concerns on the rise, so are virtual doctor visits. FGCU graduate and MomentMD CEO Abanob Farag say telehealth programs can help cut down on new exposures. […]
WINK NEWS Coronavirus vaccine under trial phases; scientists search for containment solution The international scientific community is racing to find a vaccine and a treatment for the coronavirus (COVID-19) Monday. In Washington State, one clinical trial is taking a big step. An experimental coronavirus vaccine was administered to a human test subject in Seattle. The fast-track research is one of dozens of projects underway around the world […]
COLLIER COUNTY Preventing spread of coronavirus a matter of ‘social responsibility’ A JetBlue passenger who told the flight crew he had coronavirus as he exited the plane got him banned for life. A Utah Jazz player joked about coronavirus at a press conference before touching all the microphones – and then tested positive two days later. What can you do to make sure you don’t infect […]
COLLIER COUNTY What to do if coronavirus forces you into quarantine As essential items such as hand sanitizer continue to be hard to find in Southwest Florida, officials say there’s more to preparing than stocking up. Health officials in Collier County said planning ahead is not panicking, it’s being pro-active. If you or a loved one gets sick with coronavirus, how would you survive a quarantine […]
FORT MYERS A Day in the Life: WINK News Health & Medical reporter shows what we’re doing right and wrong to prevent COVID-19 How many things do you touch every day or even every hour? With COVID-19 on the rise in our community, local health leaders say we need to start thinking about where our hands go. The camera followed WINK News’ Health and Medical Reporter Veronica Marshall all day long to see what we’re doing right or […]