Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Bradenton and Manatee County on June 10
The latest on the COVID-19 pandemic in Bradenton and Manatee County.
More deaths reported in Manatee County
Six more people have died from COVID-19 in Manatee County, according to the latest data released by the Florida Department of Health on Tuesday.
In Manatee County, a total of 111 people have now died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Included in those deaths are 76 residents or staffers at local skilled nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
Statewide, there have been 2,765 people who have died.
Manatee County also reported 10 new cases, which are among the 1,095 new cases of people testing positive for the coronavirus in Florida.
A total of 1,229 people have tested positive in Manatee County. The statewide tally now stands at 66,000.
Help to pay rent, utility bills
Emergency applications will be accepted this week for help paying overdue rent, mortgage and utilities through the Manatee CARES Assistance Program.
The county received $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and State Housing Initiative as the result of the pandemic and the ensuing economic impacts.
The application window opens Wednesday at 9 a.m. Wednesday and closes at 5 p.m. Friday.
To apply or learn more, visit mymanatee.org/manateecares.
The funding should cover up to 250 households. For anyone needing assistance with their online application, call 941-745-6270 or email ManateeCARES@mymanatee.org.
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 10, 2020 at 5:00 AM.