The number of new COVID-19 cases in and around Sebastian, Barefoot Bay, Micco, Grant, Fellsmere, and Wabasso are still slowing down. This is good news for our area.

However, the number of COVID-19 related deaths in Indian River County climbing and raising concerns. For the past two days, a total of 9 people have died from COVID-19 in Indian River County.

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: 253 cases
Barefoot Bay: 12 cases
Micco: 4 cases
Grant-Valkaria: 21 cases
Fellsmere: 380 cases
Wabasso: 8 cases
Vero Beach: 1,863 cases (this number also includes Vero Lake Estates and other rural areas near Vero Beach)

Indian River County Coronavirus Cases

Cases: 2,748
Deaths: 67
Admitted to Hospital: 219

Brevard County Coronavirus Cases

Cases: 6,722
Deaths: 179
Admitted to Hospital: 537

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

Florida

Cases: 604,948
Deaths: 9,587
Currently Hospitalized: 5,729

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

8/2 – 4,835 cases
8/3 – 5,413 cases
8/4 – 5,472 cases
8/5 – 7,665 cases
8/6 – 7,639 cases
8/7 – 8,493 cases
8/8 – 6,221 cases
8/9 – 4,217 cases
8/10 – 5,830 cases
8/11 – 8,153 cases
8/12 – 6,297 cases
8/13 – 6,196 cases
8/14 – 6,379 cases
8/15 – 3,899 cases

United States

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

Cases: 5,396,782
Deaths: 169,934
Recoveries: 1,818,527

Global

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

Cases: 21,554,374
Deaths: 772,798
Recoveries: 13,537,082

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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