The number of new cases in Sebastian and its surrounding areas remains low, approximately 8 to 10 per day, down from 16.
However, the number of deaths after patients contract COVID-19 are still significant concerns in Indian River County and Brevard County. There were 5 deaths reported on Wednesday in Indian River County.
Many people age 65 and older are already receiving their second dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine. We’ll have more data on this later in the week.
Please follow the CDC recommendations and social distance, wear a mask, and wash your hands regularly.
Here are the local numbers.
Local
- Sebastian: 1,368
- Roseland: 10
- Barefoot Bay: 81
- Micco: 46
- Grant-Valkaria: 123
- Fellsmere: 832
- Wabasso: 18
- Vero Beach: 7,534 – This number also includes Vero Lake Estates and other rural areas near Vero Beach.
Indian River County COVID-19 Cases
- Cases: 10,152
- Deaths: 232
Brevard County COVID-19 Cases
- Cases: 30,495
- Deaths: 656
Sebastian Daily will continue to provide future updates on COVID-19 for Indian River County and Brevard County.