COVID-19 numbers show increases in Sebastian and Fellsmere

The latest Florida COVID-19 numbers show increases in Sebastian, Fellsmere, Barefoot Bay, and Vero Beach. While our local coronavirus numbers are rising, Sebastian is doing good compared to other cities and counties.

There is one new COVID-19 related death in Indian River County. Data from the state health department shows that most people between ages 25 to 34 years old are now contracting the virus.

There are now 962 ICU beds available in Florida.

We need to come together as a community and wear masks, wash hands regularly, and practice social distancing to prevent another Florida shut down. We ask everyone to help so that we can stop the spread of COVID-19.

Local:

• Sebastian: 174 cases
• Fellsmere: 311 cases
• Palm Bay: 928 cases
• Malabar: 25 cases
• Grant-Valkaria: 15 cases
• Barefoot Bay & Micco: 11 cases
• Wabasso: 6 cases
• Vero Beach: 1,144 cases (this number also includes Vero Lake Estates and other rural areas near Vero Beach)

Indian River County Coronavirus Cases

• Cases: 1,783
• Deaths: 28
• Admitted to Hospital: 123

Brevard County Coronavirus Cases

• Cases: 4,675
• Deaths: 58
• Admitted to Hospital: 305

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

Florida

• Cases: 396,329
• Deaths: 5,459
• Currently Hospitalized: 9,520
• Tested Negative: 1,221,835

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

• 7/11 – 15,225 cases (PEAK)
• 7/12 – 12,262 cases
• 7/13 – 9,254 cases
• 7/14 – 10,051 cases
• 7/15 – 13,831 cases
• 7/16 – 11,277 cases
• 7/17 – 10,241 cases
• 7/18 – 12,477 cases
• 7/19 – 10,501 cases
• 7/20 – 9,347 cases
• 7/21 – 9,752 cases

United States

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

• Cases: 3,931,359
• Deaths: 142,459
• Recoveries: 1,182,018

Global

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

• Cases: 15,023,398
• Deaths: 618,061
• Recoveries: 8,529,492

Sebastian

Cleveland Clinic, Indian River Hospital, is providing testing by appointment only. 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 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.