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Florida sees 4th coronavirus death

This is the fourth Florida-related death from COVID-19 and the second one in Lee County.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Another person with ties to Florida has died from COVID-19.

The Florida Department of Health announced that a man who has tested positive in Lee County died.

He was 77 years old and had no recent travel history.

This is the fourth Florida-related death from COVID-19 and the second one in Lee County. 

COVID-19 symptoms typically appear anywhere between two and 14 days after a person is exposed to the virus. Those symptoms may include fever, coughing and shortness of breath. If you display symptoms, you should seek medical attention.

The best ways to help limit the spread of the virus are to practice social distancing and maintain good hygiene.

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