The number of new COVID-19 cases in Sebastian is on the rise, and we probably won’t know the full totals from the testing site at the Barber Sports Complex for another few days.

As we previously reported, my wife and I contracted COVID-19 on Oct. 22. We are now recovering after 10 days of vomiting, severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, and high fevers. For us, this virus is far worse than any flu.

We got relaxed with our mask wearing when going out to restaurants or bars. We let our guard down and contracted the virus. A huge regret. We lost our taste, which most people do from the virus. A lot of people don’t regain their taste back for a few months.

Please follow the CDC guidelines by washing your hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask whenever you can’t social distance. Don’t make the same mistake.

Florida was topping 15,000 cases per day until people started wearing a mask, which slowed down the virus. The number of deaths also dropped as a result. Masks have proven to slow the spread of COVID-19 in other states and in Europe.

Please don’t wear the same mask day after day or you will get a bacteria infection, or possibly worse, pneumonia. Wearing a mask protects you and others.

You can still live your life and be safe.

Local

Sebastian: 431 cases
Roseland: 5 cases
Barefoot Bay: 40 cases
Micco: 14 cases
Grant-Valkaria: 44 cases
Fellsmere: 434 cases
Wabasso: 9 cases
Vero Beach: 2,702 cases (this number also includes Vero Lake Estates and other rural areas near Vero Beach)

Indian River County COVID-19 Cases

Cases: 4,124
Deaths: 125

Brevard County COVID-19 Cases

Cases: 12,247
Deaths: 376

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

Florida

Cases: 887,872
Deaths: 16,997
Currently Hospitalized: 2,297

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

United States

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

Cases: 9,184,689
Deaths: 230,843
Recoveries: 3,612,478

Global

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

Cases: 46,379,835
Deaths: 1,198,688
Recoveries: 30,926,660

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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