Lake County Alerts
Lake County Alerts
Ends: May 15, 2024
HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ALERT FOR LAKE COUNTY LAKE YALE- CENTER (LYC)
Eustis, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Yale – Center (LYC). This is in response to a water sample taken on April 16, 2024. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Yale – Center (LYC).
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LAKE COUNTY PROVIDING LIFESAVING NALOXONE TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE DEATHS
Eustis, Fla.– The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is announcing the availability of free Naloxone (Narcan) Nasal Spray kits. This lifesaving medication could reduce thousands of substance abuse deaths across the state. Naloxone is available to people who use drugs, people with a history of drug use, others at risk of experiencing an overdose, friends, family members, and others who may witness an overdose. Kits consist of two Naloxone nasal sprays that are administered even without a health care professional present.
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LAKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Eustis, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) Administration Building, which houses the Office of Vital Statistics, located at 16140 US Hwy 441, Eustis, FL, will temporarily close starting Monday, October 24, 2022, until further notice due to construction.
COVID-19 Information
Florida Department of Health in Lake County COVID-19 vaccines and testing sites closed as of Thursday, June 30th, 2022. Any resident in need of covid-19 vaccines or testing after June 30th are encouraged to contact their primary doctor office, local pharmacy, urgent-care, and Community Health Centers in their area. Those without a primary doctor can contact our office at (352) 771-5500 Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.to schedule an appointment.
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