According to data released by the state officials, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Florida are still averaging the same prior to when the state lifted its restrictions and reopened bars.
We are not seeing any “spikes” as a result of Florida reopening.
Hospitalizations in Indian River County also remain low using only a 37 percent capacity, with 15 ICU patients in Cleveland Clinic, and 5 ICU patients at the Sebastian River Medical Center.
In Florida, there are 1,991 patients being hospitalized, a very low number compared to July, August, and September.
The number of deaths related to COVID-19 are also very low statewide.
We still need to wash our hands, social distance, and wear a mask. These guidelines are working in Florida.
Local:
- Sebastian: 374 cases
- Roseland: 4 cases
- Barefoot Bay: 34 cases
- Micco: 10 cases
- Grant-Valkaria: 38 cases
- Fellsmere: 423 cases
- Wabasso: 9 cases
- Vero Beach: 2,471 cases (this number also includes Vero Lake Estates and other rural areas near Vero Beach)
Indian River County Coronavirus Cases
- Cases: 3,711
- Deaths: 122
Brevard County Coronavirus Cases
- Cases: 10,783
- Deaths: 346
The total number of cases, deaths, and people who have tested negative in Florida.
Florida
- Cases: 827,263
- Deaths: 16,168
- Currently Hospitalized: 1,991
Here’s some data on the number of new cases per day in Florida:
United States
The total number of cases, deaths, and people who have recovered from the virus in the United States.
- Cases: 8,165,613
- Deaths: 219,811
- Recoveries: 3,234,183
Global
The total number of cases, deaths, and people who have recovered from the virus around the world.
- Cases: 40,186,016
- Deaths: 1,115,521
- Recoveries: 27,544,407
Sebastian
Cleveland Clinic, Indian River Hospital, is providing testing by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the hospital at 772-226-4846.
If you need groceries or other items delivered to your home, call Blue River Delivery at 772-643-6880.
Sebastian Daily will continue to provide future updates on COVID-19 for Indian River County and Brevard County.