Health alert issued for two areas on Sanibel
By DOH-LEE - | May 14, 2021
Today, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County notified the public of red tide blooms near Tarpon Bay Road Beach and Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel, as well as Lynn Hall Beach Park, Lover’s Key State Park and Bonita Springs Beach Park.
Some people may have mild and short-lived respiratory symptoms, such as eye, nose and throat irritation similar to cold symptoms. Some individuals with breathing problems, such as asthma, might experience more severe symptoms.
The symptoms usually go away when a person leaves the area or goes indoors. Health officials recommend that people experiencing these symptoms stay away from beach areas or go into an air-conditioned space. If symptoms do not subside, contact your health care provider for evaluation.