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.

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