Corona Virus Updates

The Florida Department of Health is the lead agency for COVID-19. Important information related directly to COVID-19 including Florida cases, testing and more can be located on their website. ​​The have also implemented a Call Center open 24/7: 1-866-779-6121.

​​​Other important resources:
​Center for Disease Control
​World Health Organization
​Emergency Management Website​

June 2, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-094 extending the local State of Emergency.

May 26, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-092 extending the local State of Emergency.

May 24, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-091 extending the local State of Emergency.

May 17, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-082 extending the local State of Emergency.

May 10, 2021: County Manager issues Executive Order No. 27 rescinding all active Executive Orders relating to any local COVID-19 restrictions and/or mandates.

May 10, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-060 extending the local State of Emergency.

May 3, 2021: Governor issues Executive Order No. 21-102 suspending all remaining local government mandates and restrictions based on the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

May 3, 2021: Governor issues Executive Order No. 21-101 invalidating all remaining local emergency orders that impose restrictions based on the COVID-19 emergency which were enacted prior to July 1, 2021.

May 3, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-059 extending the local State of Emergency.

April 26, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-54 extending the local State of Emergency.

April 19, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-051 extending the local State of Emergency.

April 12, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-050 extending the local State of Emergency.

April 5, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-041 extending the local State of Emergency.

March 29, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-040 extending local State of Emergency.

March 26, 2021: Governor issues Executive Order 21-79 expanding COVID-19 Vaccination Plan to include persons of 40 effective March 29th and ALL Floridians (adults) effective April 5, 2021.

March 22, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-034 extending the local State of Emergency.

March 15, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-033 extending the local State of Emergency.

March 8, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-030 extending the local State of Emergency.

March 1, 2021: Governor issued Executive Order No. 21-47, expanding COVID-19 Vaccination Plan to include: K-12 school employees 50 and older; sworn law enforcement officers 50 or older; and firefighters 50 and older.

March 1, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-029 extending the local State of Emergency.

February 26, 2021: Governor issued Executive Order No. 21-46, extending Executive Order No. 20-315. Also states that physicians licensed under Chapters 458 and 459, Florida Statutes, to vaccinate persons who are extremely vulnerable to COVID-19, and advanced practice registered nurses licensed under Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, and pharmacists licensed under Chapter 465, Florida Statutes, may vaccinate persons determined by a physician to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19. (this is in addition to hospital providers previously approved by Executive Order 20-315)

February 22, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-028 extending the local State of Emergency. 

February 17, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-023 extending the local State of Emergency.

February 11, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-020 extending the local State of Emergency.

February 8, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-013 extending the local State of Emergency.

February 1, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-012 extending the local State of Emergency.

January 25, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-010 extending the local State of Emergency.

January 20, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-007 extending the local State of Emergency.

January 14, 2021: County Manager issues Executive Order No. 26 adopting Nassau County's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Attachments: 
Vaccination Plan
Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C

January 11, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-002 extending the local State of Emergency. 

​January 4, 2021: Board approves Resolution No. 2021-001 extending the local State of Emergency.​
​December 28, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-205 extending the local State of Emergency. ​
​December 23, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order No. 20-315 regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida's Seniors and allowing for vaccination of individuals 65+, front line healthcare workers with direct patient contact, and staff and residents of long-term care facilities. Also allows for hospital providers to administer COVID-19 Vaccinations at their discretion. ​
​December 21, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-204 extending the local State of Emergency.

December 14, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-194 extending the local State of Emergency.

December 14, 2020: County Manager issues Executive Order No. 25 rescinding Executive Order No. 15. Rescinded via Executive Order No. 27 issued on May 10, 2021.

December 7, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-193 extending the Local State of Emergency.

November 30, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-192 extending the local State of Emergency.

November 23, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-191 extending the local State of Emergency.

November 18, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-186 extending the local State of Emergency.
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​November 9, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-182 extending the local State of Emergency. ​
​November 4, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-180 extending local State of Emergency.

November 2, 2020: County Manager issues "Expanded In-Person Citizen Service and Access Plan" effective November 9, 2020. ​
​October 28, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-176 extending the local State of Emergency.

October 21, 2020: Board approves Executive Order No. 24 continuing to encourage use of masks. ​Rescinded via Executive Order No. 27 issued on May 10, 2021.

​October 21, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-175 extending local State of Emergency.
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​October 14, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-172 extending the local State of Emergency. ​

​October 7, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-165 extending the local State of Emergency.​

​September 24, 2020: Board approves Executive Order #23 strongly encouraging use of face masks.  (rescinds Executive Orders 16 and 22) 

September 23, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-158 extending local State of Emergency.

September 16, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-156 extending the local State of Emergency. ​

September 10, 2020: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations issue Executive Order 2020-10 allowing Florida bars to reopen at 50% capacity.
September 9, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-148 extending the local State of Emergency.

September 2, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-147 extending the local State of Emergency. ​
​August 26, 2020: Board approves Executive Order No. 22 extending mask mandate an additional 30 days through September 25, 2020. 
August 26, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-146 extending local State of Emergency.
August 19, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-134 extending the local State of Emergency.

August 12, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-131 extending local State of Emergency.

August 10, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order 21: 1) amending Executive Order 10, rescinding Sections 2, 9 and 10; 2) rescinding Executive Order 3; 3) rescinding Executive Order 4; 4) rescinding Executive Order 12; and 5) rescinding Executive Order 13.

August 5, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order 20 modifying times in which cars can access County beaches (7am-9pm). Rescinded via Executive Order No. 27 issued on May 10, 2021.

August 5, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 20-129 extending local State of Emergency. 

July 29, 2020: Board approves Executive Order 18 extending requirement for face coverings for an additional 30 days.(Rescinded by Executive Order 23 adopted September 24, 2020)

July 29, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-126 extending the local State of Emergency.

July 22, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-123 extending the local State of Emergency.

July 15, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-122 extending the local State of Emergency.​

​July 8, 2020: Board approves Resolution No. 2020-120 extending the local State of Emergency.​

​July 2, 2020: Board approves Executive Order No. 16 requiring face coverings at indoor business establishments. ​(Rescinded by Executive Order 23 adopted September 24, 2020)

​July 1, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 2020-116 extending the local State of Emergency.​

​June 30, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order 20-159 extending extension of mortgage foreclosure and eviction relief. ​

​June 27, 2020: County Attorney issued Executive Order No. 15 banning commercial display of fireworks.
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​June 24, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 14 allowing pedestrians 24 hour access to County beaches. ​Rescinded via Executive Order No. 27 issued on May 10, 2021.

​June 24, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approves Resolution No. 2020-114 extending the local State of Emergency. ​

​June 17, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 2020-107 extending the local State of Emergency. ​

​June 12, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 13 removing requirement for vacation rental owners or management companies to track occupants for areas outside of the New York Tri State area. ​Rescinded  August 10, 2020 by Executive Order 21.

​June 10, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 2020-106 extending local State of Emergency.​

​June 3, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 12 to no longer require reporting of individuals from states other than the NY Tri State area or Louisiana. ​Rescinded  August 10, 2020 by Executive Order 21.

​June 3, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 2020-103 extending the local State of Emergency. ​

​June 3, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order 20-139 to begin Phase Two: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step Plan for Florida's Recovery.​

​June 1, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order 20-137 extending the executive order related to extension of mortgage foreclosures and eviction relief. ​

​May 28, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 2020-101 extending the local State of Emergency. ​

​May 23, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 11 amending vacation rental cleaning protocols to 6 hours between guests. Rescinded via Executive Order No. 27 issued on May 10, 2021.
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​May 22, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order 20-131 expanding Full Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery.​

​May 21, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 10, outlining plan for operation of vacation rentals under the local State of Emergency.​ Rescinded via Executive Order No. 27 issued on May 10, 2021. Rescinded via Executive Order No. 27 issued on May 10, 2021.

​May 21, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 9, amending Executive Order No. 7, to allow persons with disabilities to drive on County beaches, regardless of place of residence. Rescinded via Executive Order No. 27 issued on May 10, 2021.
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​May 20, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 8 regarding quasi-judicial and legislative hearings. ​

​May 14, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 7 reintroducing beach driving and horseback riding with restrictions. Rescinded via Executive Order No. 27 issued on May 10, 2021.

​May 14, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order 20-123 implementing Full Phase 1: Safe.Smart.Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery. ​

​May 13, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 2020-99 extending the local State of Emergency.​

​May 9, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order 2020-120 regarding Plan for Florida's Recovery. ​

​May 6, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 2020-93 extending the local State of Emergency.​

​April 30, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 6 opening beaches in the unincorporated areas effective at 6am on Friday, May 1st. 

April 30, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 2020-91 extending the local State of Emergency. ​

​April 24, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 5 regarding quasi-judicial and legislative hearings. ​

​April 22, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 2020-88 extending the local State of Emergency. ​

​April 16, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order 20-104, for temporary action related to Unemployment Compensation. ​

​April 10, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order 20-103, extending Executive Order 20-87 regarding vacation rental closures. 

April 8, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 2020-79 extending the Local State of Emergency. 

April 2, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 4 adding isolation and quarantine requirements for individuals from Louisiana and adding additional lodging establishments for guest tracking. Rescinded  August 10, 2020 by Executive Order 21.​

​April 1, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 2020-78 extending Local State of Emergency. ​

​April 1, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order No. 20-91 defining essential services and activities and directing a "stay-at-home" order effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, April 3rd. ​

​March 27, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order 20-88 regarding reemployment of essential personnel.​

​March 27, 2020: Q&A with County Manager/County Attorney, Mike Mullin re: frequently asked questions during COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include beach closures, simulate gaming establishments, outdoor recreation, hotels/resorts, and individuals traveling for the NY Tri-State Area. Video Link Here​

​March 27, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order No. 20-87 ordering suspension of vacation rental properties. ​​

​March 27, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order No. 20-86 adding additional requirements of certain individuals traveling to Florida. ​

​March 27, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 3 setting mandates on the local lodging establishments and local airport for individuals arriving. Rescinded  August 10, 2020 by Executive Order 21.
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​March 24, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order No. 20-83 providing for protective measures for vulnerable populations, gathering of private citizens and density of the workforce. ​​

​March 24, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order No. 20-82, amending Executive Order 20-80, addition Sections 3-5.
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​March 23, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order No. 20-80 mandating air port screening and isolation for people flying into the State of Florida from the New York Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) ​​

​March 21, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 2 temporarily closing County beaches.

March 21, 2020: County Attorney issues Executive Order No. 1 temporarily restricting beach driving and camping. ​

March 20, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order No. 20-72 recommending medical providers limit all "non essential" elective medical and surgical procedures, including dental procedures. ​​

​March 20, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order No. 20-71 ordering restaurants and bars to suspend on-premises food consumption and closing gymnasiums and fitness centers.

Governor issuesExecutive Order 20-69 suspending any Florida Statute that requires a quorum to be present for public meetings by local government and authorizing use of media technology such as telephonic and video conferencing.

March 20, 2020: City of Fernandina Beach has discontinued the ability to park on the beach at Seaside Park (Sadler Rd). All beach accesses and parking lot areas remain open.

​March 18, 2020: Board of County Commissioners approves Resolution No. 2020-35 declaring Local State of Emergency.​

​March 17, 2020: Governor issues Executive Order 20-68 regarding bars, beaches and restaurants. ​

​March 17, 2020: Nassau County School District sends out notification that all schools will be closed until April 15, 2020.

​March 16, 2020: One Nassau Initiative Joint Information System established to monitor rapidly changing situation and provide a unified message to our residents from all aspects of the County Government including: Department of Health, Board of County Commissioners, Emergency Management, Fire Rescue, Sheriff, School Board and other Constitutional Offices.

​March 16, 2020: The City of Fernandina Beach cancels all City Board meetings through March 31st.

​March 16, 2020: The School District announces Student Meal Plan for the week of March 23-March 27. Breakfast and lunch will be provided  for students the week of March 23-March 27 from 10am-1pm.

March 13, 2020: Nassau County School District cancels school through March 27th. This includes Spring Break which was scheduled the week of March 16-March 20 and the following week of March 23-27.

​March 13, 2020: Supreme Court of Florida issues Administrative Order AOSC20-13 regarding Emergency Procedures in Florida State Courts

​​March 9, 2020: Governor Issues Executive Order 20-52 declaring a State of Emergency in Florida.

​March 1, 2020: Governor Issues Executive Order 20-51 directing the State Surgeon General to declare a Public Health Emergency.