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

The number of Coronavirus related deaths climbed this week 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. The median age is 41.

There are now 1,017 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: 181 cases
Fellsmere: 325 cases
Palm Bay: 966 cases
Malabar: 25 cases
Grant-Valkaria: 16 cases
Barefoot Bay & Micco: 11 cases
Wabasso: 6 cases
Vero Beach: 1,224 cases (this number also includes Vero Lake Estates and other rural areas near Vero Beach)

Indian River County Coronavirus Cases

Cases: 1,891
Deaths: 31
Admitted to Hospital: 126

Brevard County Coronavirus Cases

Cases: 4,870
Deaths: 64
Admitted to Hospital: 329

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

Florida

Cases: 419,022
Deaths: 5,768
Currently Hospitalized: 9,422
Tested Negative: 1,245,898

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

7/13 – 9,248 cases
7/14 – 10,047 cases
7/15 – 13,8181 cases
7/16 – 11,261 cases
7/17 – 10,238 cases
7/18 – 12,468 cases
7/19 – 10,490 cases
7/20 – 9,343 cases
7/21 – 9,719 cases
7/22 – 10,213 cases
7/23 – 12,462 cases

United States

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

Cases: 4,061,925
Deaths: 144,552
Recoveries: 1,233,269

Global

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

Cases: 15,578,624
Deaths: 634,744
Recoveries: 8,896,897

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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