Coronavirus update in Indian River County, Florida.

For the past two weeks, the number of new cases has slowed down in and around Sebastian, Florida. Barefoot Bay, Micco, and Grant have been the same for almost two weeks. Wabasso is up one case for the first time in almost three weeks. Fellsmere is slowing down, and we’re not seeing as large of a jump as we did earlier this month. Palm Bay and Vero Beach are still on the rise.

As we stated during our Sebastian Daily Newscast, the number of deaths in Indian River County and Brevard County are still climbing. This is something we need to keep an eye on.

The number of hospitalizations in Florida related to COVID-19 have dropped.

Sebastian is still far better than most other cities and counties in Florida. You can still live YOUR LIFE and be safe. Please practice social distancing, wash hands regularly, and wear a mask when unable to social distance.

Local:

Sebastian: 248 cases
Fellsmere: 373 cases
Palm Bay: 1,271 cases
Malabar: 34 cases
Grant-Valkaria: 21 cases
Barefoot Bay & Micco: 11 cases
Wabasso: 7 cases
Vero Beach: 1,773 cases (this number also includes Vero Lake Estates and other rural areas near Vero Beach)

Indian River County Coronavirus Cases

Cases: 2,639
Deaths: 56
Admitted to Hospital: 195

Brevard County Coronavirus Cases

Cases: 6,310
Deaths: 152
Admitted to Hospital: 473

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

Florida

Cases: 568,493
Deaths: 8,408
Currently Hospitalized: 6,951

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

8/1 – 7,127 cases
8/2 – 4,844 cases
8/3 – 5,434 cases
8/4 – 5,484 cases
8/5 – 7,677 cases
8/6 – 7,672 cases
8/7 – 8,522 cases
8/8 – 6,254 cases
8/9 – 4,247 cases

United States

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

Cases: 5,063,770
Deaths: 163,156
Recoveries: 1,656,864

Global

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

Cases: 19,936,547
Deaths: 732,467
Recoveries: 12,144,510

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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