Ron DeSantis’ reopen Florida plan starts. [CORONAVIRUS BRIEFING: Daily ClickOrlando.com newsletter delivered to your inbox] To help with the daunting task of reopening, Apopka officials are partnering with Medek Health to launch the region’s first digital pass to show COVID-19 information on phones.

During a press conference Thursday, leaders demonstrated how Medek is providing vital information to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

According to a news release, the city of Apopka will be providing the service to all area residents and businesses for free.

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