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Posted on: April 23, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order 20-131

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The Governor’s order allows the reopening of organized youth activities including youth sports teams and leagues, youth clubs and programs, and child care, as well as summer camps and youth recreation camps.

READ MORE for more information about the youth activities addressed in the Governor’s executive order. 

The City of Fort Myers and Fort Myers CRA are both still open and operating with appropriate modifications due to COVID-19.

The COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7 

1 (866) 779-6121 

COVID-19@flhealth.gov

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