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.
