More people are wearing medical masks now in Sebastian, Florida.

Health officials are reporting 4 confirmed coronavirus cases in Sebastian, Florida.

There are no cases in Fellsmere, Grant, Micco, or Barefoot Bay at this time. Malabar, north of Grant, now has 1 confirmed case.

There are 55 cases in Indian River County, Florida. 6 patients are non-residents.

The Indian River County patients are 33 men and 22 women between the ages of 8 to 84. There are 13 people hospitalized, and no deaths.

About 566 people tested negative in Indian River County.

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.

The number of cases are projected to go up this week, as we’ve said during our live newscast. (visit our Sebastian Daily Youtube Channel to keep up with newscasts).

Florida

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

Cases: 12,350 (389 non-Florida residents)
Deaths: 221
Tested Negative: 103,301
Hospitalizations: 1,555

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

3/24 – 286 cases
3/25 – 504 cases
3/26 – 546 cases
3/27 – 678 cases
3/28 – 737 cases
3/29 – 903 cases
3/30 – 875 cases
3/31 – 938 cases
4/1 – 1,100 cases
4/2 – 1,300 cases
4/3 – 1,300 cases
4/4 – 1,200 cases

So far, the new cases in Florida peaked on Thursday and Friday.

United States

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

Cases: 331,234
Deaths: 9,441
Recoveries: 16,848

Global

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

Cases: 1,260,104
Deaths: 69,082
Recoveries: 259,384

Sebastian

All County-operated playgrounds, along with those operated by the cities of Vero Beach, Sebastian, and Fellsmere, will be closed effective 8:00 a.m. Monday until further notice. However, all parks and conservation areas will remain open, as well as restroom facilities located at those parks and conservation areas.

For now, if you are 65 or older, or have an illness or chronic condition, please stay home.

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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