There are now 13 confirmed coronavirus cases in Indian River County, health officials said. Brevard County, the next county north of Sebastian, now has 13 confirmed coronavirus cases.
We do not know the towns where the patients live because the health department will not release this information.
There is one patient being hospitalized in the county. We do not know the cities of where these patients are from, as the health department will not release this information at this time.
Out of the 13 patients, only 1 was not a resident in Indian River County. There are four men, and nine women. Seven of the cases are travel-related.
About 145 people in Indian River County tested negative for the virus.
There are no deaths in the county at this time caused by COVID-19.
The average age in the Indian River County cases so far is 57. Right now, all patients are between 25 and 84 years of age.
Coronavirus in Florida
Florida now has 2,355 active cases with 28 deaths. About 1,665 people are being monitored in the state of Florida at this time.
About 20,165 Floridians tested negative for coronavirus. There are 1,443 cases still pending.
Coronavirus in the United States, and Around the World
In the United States, there are over 69,210 active cases of coronavirus, and 1,046 deaths. The United States now has more cases than Spain, and catching up to Italy.
Coronavirus in the World
Around the world, there are over 491,623 cases of coronavirus and over 22,169 deaths. Nearly 118,245 people have recovered from the virus worldwide.
Coronavirus Testing in Indian River County
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is now offering testing for coronavirus in Indian River County. They are providing drive-through testing by appointments from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. To make an appointment, call the hospital at 772-226-4846.
Sebastian Daily will continue to provide future updates on the coronavirus.
