As Florida reopens, and as more people are getting tested, we’re going to see a rise in the number of cases.

There is one new COVID-19 related death, bringing the total to 13. We will have more information about the patient later today in our Sebastian Daily Newscast.

Overall, we are still very lucky to have low numbers in Sebastian. These numbers to tell us not to let our guard down.

Please wash hands regularly, wear masks when in public (especially stores), and social distance.

Today, Florida will begin Phase 2.

Local:

Sebastian: 13 cases
Fellsmere: 9 cases
Palm Bay: 62 cases
Malabar: 1 case
Grant-Valkaria: 1 case
Barefoot Bay: 1 case
Micco: 0 cases
Vero Beach: 120 cases

Indian River County has a population of 154,000.

Indian River County Coronavirus Cases

Cases: 154 (11 non-residents)
Deaths: 11
Tested Negative: 6,299
Hospitalization: 33

Brevard County has a population of 590,000.

Brevard County Coronavirus Cases

Cases: 439 (11 non-residents)
Deaths: 13
Tested Negative: 24,257
Hospitalization: 66

The total number of cases, deaths, and people who have tested negative in Florida.

Florida

Cases: 61,488 (1,495 non-Florida residents)
Deaths: 2,660
Tested Negative: 1,073,452
Hospitalizations: 10,794

Here’s some data on the number of new cases per day in Florida:

5/21 – 729 cases
5/22 – 739 cases
5/23 – 551 cases
5/24 – 983 cases
5/25 – 504 cases
5/26 – 480 cases
5/27 – 617 cases
5/28 – 1,225 cases
5/29 – 755 cases
5/30 – 872 cases
5/31 – 707 cases
6/1 – 609 cases
6/2 – 1,222 cases
6/3 – 1,303 cases
6/4 – 1,046 cases

United States

The total number of cases, deaths, and people who have recovered from the virus in the United States.

Cases: 1,876,922
Deaths: 108,496
Recoveries: 485,002

Global

The total number of cases, deaths, and people who have recovered from the virus around the world.

Cases: 6,682,531
Deaths: 392,940
Recoveries: 2,897,890

Sebastian

Cleveland Clinic, Indian River Hospital, is 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.

For now, if you are 65 or older, or have an illness or chronic condition, please stay home. Please wear a mask if you are ill or have a health condition.

If you need 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 Sebastian City Limits and Indian River County.

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