COVID-19 Local Updates and Resources 

Local PPE Supply Leads:

Excel Supplies - disinfectant spray, gloves, shoe covers supplier in Fort Myers - use the code LCMS when checking out to receive a 10% discount

PPE Partnership with the Conference of Florida Medical Society Executives - masks, gowns, thermometers, etc. available in Orlando

Products with Purpose - reusable/washable masks made in Lee County - contact Judy directly 

Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery in Cape Coral - Hand Sanitizer

Hand Sanitizer Available at Mr. Tom's Distillery - downtown Fort Myers

Supply Leads submitted to Collier County Medical Society

Disinfectant Wipes made locally at Apex Creations - 239-682-9774, mention LCMS and get a discount

SLH Medical Supply - week of 7/13-7/18/2020, get $75 in free PPE/Sanitizers, and 30% off for returning customers www.slhmedsupply.com/store/ecms

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CDC Guidelines - Click here to see the most recent CDC Guidelines

When it comes to masks - Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others

• You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
• The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
• Everyone should wear a cloth face cover in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
  • Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
• Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker. Currently, surgical masks and N95 respirators are critical supplies that should be reserved for healthcare workers and other first responders.
• Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.

7/8/2020 What's More Risky, Going to a Bar or Opening the Mail? Click here to view the Risk Assessment Chart created by the Texas Medical Association. 

7/1/2020 Lee Cares https://leeflcares.com/ - Lee County Government providing immediate assistance for individuals, families and businesses. 

5/18/2020 Verizon First Responders Discounts 

4/30/2020 State of Florida Executive Order 20-112 for May 4, 2020

4/29/2020 Help with RENT in City of Fort Myers City Limits

4/29/2020 Reach Out To AT&T and SPRINT

4/27/2020  Fort Myers COVID-19 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

4/27/2020 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has posted new Frequently Asked Questions regarding the second tranche of disbursement of the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund.  Please note there is conflicting information about whether a provider who hasn’t previously received money from the first round of funding can apply for this round.  The AMA is trying to clarify this and other questions with HHS. 

4/16/2020 Financial Webinar with Markham, Norton, Mosteller, Wright and Company

4/7/2020 Payment Protection Program Information from Markham, Norton, Mosteller Wright & Company

3/31/2020   Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act - C.A.R.E.S. Act

A summary resource to refer to regarding the Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (click here).  

3/30/2020 The American Medical Association update to the CARES Act summary.  (Click here). 

3/25/2020 Link to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (application for Unemployment Benefits is located at this site)

3/24/2020 CMS Relief on Reporting

3/23/2020 Florida Blue Group Eligibility & Billing Q&A

3/23/2020 Expansion of Telehealth Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries

3/23/2020 HHS Office of Civil Rights Enforcement Discretion related to HIPPA

3/23/2020 FMLA Eligibility with COVID-19

3/23/2020 Department of Labor News Release 

United Way Resources

Leading and Working from Home

 3/20/2020 TeleHealth for Physicians

SBA's Federal Disaster Loan Program