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Second Central Florida Presumed Positive Case Announced in Seminole County

Photo: CDC @cdc
Photo: CDC @cdc

The Florida Department of Health has announced the second presumed positive case of coronavirus in Central Florida. 

The 68-year-old Seminole County man tested positive for the virus at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs. 

He is currently self-isolated and being cared for. The case is travel-related. 

This new case brings the total number of coronavirus cases in the state in Florida residents to twenty-seven.

Health officials recommend practicing good hygiene and staying home from work or school if sick to stop the spread of the virus.

Danielle Prieur is a general assignment reporter and fill-in host at WMFE.