According to data released by the Department of Health, Sebastian dropped from 33 to 19 COVID-19 cases per day. However, this past week, the number of deaths have climbed in Indian River County.
There are also declines in surrounding areas in Roseland, Barefoot Bay, Micco, and Grant-Valkaria. However, these numbers can change at any time.
COVID-19 cases are still increasing in Fellsmere, and Vero Beach.
13 COVID-19 patients have died this past week in Indian River County. The health department said 5 of the 13 patients died on Thursday alone.
The Florida Department of Health Indian River will hold four vaccination clinics, Tuesday, January 12, through Friday, January 15, by-appointment-only for individuals 65 years and older at the Indian River County Fairgrounds (7955 58th Avenue in Vero Beach).
Please do your part in the community and follow the CDC guidelines. Please social distance and wear a mask when gathering in crowds.
Local
- Sebastian: 1,065
- Roseland: 9
- Barefoot Bay: 68
- Micco: 40
- Grant-Valkaria: 96
- Fellsmere: 695
- Wabasso: 16
- Vero Beach: 6,109 – This number also includes Vero Lake Estates and other rural areas near Vero Beach.
Indian River County COVID-19 Cases
- Cases: 8,283 (83 new cases today)
- Deaths: 175 (UP by 13 this week)
Brevard County COVID-19 Cases
- Cases: 24,493 (314 new cases today)
- Deaths: 550 (UP by 24 this week)
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.
