FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - The Florida Department of Health has confirmed a third patient in Broward County has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
In a tweet posted Sunday evening, officials said the patient is a 67-year-old man who is currently isolated.
The Florida Department of Health announces a new positive #COVID19 case in Broward County. This individual is a 67 year old male who is currently isolated. For #COVID19 updates, visit https://t.co/e1S8bGG26U
— Florida Dept. of Health (@HealthyFla) March 8, 2020
The announcement comes less than 48 hours after officials confirmed the first two cases of COVID-19 in Broward.
According to Broward County officials, the third Broward patient’s case is related to Port Everglades.
This makes two of the three presumptive positive cases in the county related to Port Everglades.
Officials said there are 18 COVID-19 cases, including two deaths, within eight Florida counties.
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