Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Bradenton and Manatee County on June 1

The latest on the COVID-19 pandemic in Bradenton and Manatee County

More COVID-19 cases in Manatee County

Another eight people in Manatee County have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health.

A total of of 1,045 cases have been confirmed in Manatee since testing began. The rate at which people in Manatee County are testing positive for the virus decreased again slightly to 5.8 percent.

The death toll in Manatee remained at 97 on Sunday.

Food pantries in Manatee County

As COVID-19 has ravaged Manatee County and employers have shedded jobs, food security has become a bigger issue for many residents.

Manatee County government this week released a list of food pantries in the county where residents can obtain free food and other assistance.

Read it here.

NEED A JOB? LOOK HERE

Employers can post jobs while workers displaced by the coronavirus pandemic can search for them at jobfocus.com, a service hosted by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.

Also, here is a link to more information about applying for unemployment benefits in Florida.

Meanwhile, these companies say they are hiring.

ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING HELP

Resources are available to help struggling Manatee County residents through the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities also exist to support local relief efforts, which are facing a sudden and overwhelming demand.

With all schools closed through May 1, area students might struggle to find their daily lunch, and parents may need child care while they continue working. Other residents are losing work hours or jobs with the restrictions placed on restaurants and bars.

Here is a list of some of the organizations offering help.

Need help paying rent or utility bills? Check out the groups listed here.

BRADENTON RESTAURANTS OFFERING TAKE-HOME AND DELIVERY SERVICES

The Bradenton Herald has published a list of restaurants offering take out and/or delivery services during the coronavirus pandemic.

Also, feel free to leave the names, addresses and phone numbers of other restaurants, either as a comment on our Facebook page or on the page for the Manatee Eats group.

This story was originally published June 1, 2020 at 8:06 AM.