There are now 159 COVID-19 cases in Sebastian, Florida. The area soared to approximately twenty new cases in just two days. Since Friday, about 87 more people were admitted to the hospital with coronavirus symptoms in Indian River County.

The number of deaths this week in Florida rose to 701, indicating that the number of deaths are slowly rising in the state. Florida reported 12,523 new COVID-19 cases for Saturday. State health officials say they tested 115,149 people.

Overall, our local area is still doing better than most cities and counties. But please wear a mask at all times when you can’t social distance or in stores.

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 1,249 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.

COVID-19 is a conspiracy theory until someone they know catches the virus. This virus is not like the flu or pneumonia. There is no vaccine for it. Please, let’s get serious.

Local:

Sebastian: 159 cases
Fellsmere: 294 cases
Palm Bay: 848 cases
Malabar: 23 cases
Grant-Valkaria: 15 cases
Barefoot Bay & Micco: 9 cases
Wabasso: 6 cases
Vero Beach: 1,041 cases (this number also includes Vero Lake Estates and other rural areas near Vero Beach)

Indian River County Coronavirus Cases

Cases: 1,551
Deaths: 24
Admitted to Hospital: 191

Brevard County Coronavirus Cases

Cases: 4,152
Deaths: 49
Admitted to Hospital: 278

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

Florida

Cases: 350,446
Deaths: 5,002
Currently Hospitalized: 9,164
Tested Negative: 2,594,419

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

7/9 – 11,321 cases
7/10 – 10,345 cases
7/11 – 15,244 cases (PEAK)
7/12 – 12,281 cases
7/13 – 9,265 cases
7/14 – 10,065 cases
7/15 – 13,860 cases
7/16 – 11,303 cases
7/17 – 10,274 cases
7/18 – 12,523 cases

United States

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

Cases: 3,736,213
Deaths: 140,255
Recoveries: 1,122,720

Global

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

Cases: 14,348,475
Deaths: 603,167
Recoveries: 8,068,409

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.

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