Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Bradenton and Manatee County on June 30
The latest on the COVID-19 pandemic in Bradenton and Manatee County.
COVID-19 case count in Manatee surpasses 2,800
Manatee County has 73 new cases of people who have tested for the coronavirus, according to the latest data released by the Florida Department of Health on Monday. Those new cases are among 5,266 new cases across the state.
There have now been 2,810 people who have tested positive in Manatee County since the pandemic got underway. Statewide, the total of people who’ve tested positive is now 146,341.
No new deaths were reported in Manatee County on Monday, but across the state 28 more residents have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
A total of 3,546 people have died in Florida from COVID-19. That death toll includes 99 non-Florida residents.
In Manatee County, 130 people have died.
Free COVID-19 testing available here
A reminder that free COVID-19 testing continues at locations in Manatee and Sarasota counties, including:
A drive-thru site near The Mall at University Town Center, in the parking lot east of Dillard’s, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until the site uses all of its test equipment for the day.
A walk-up site at Home Depot, 2350 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.or until the site uses all of its test equipment for the day.
A walk-up site at Lincoln Park, 501 17th St. E., Palmetto, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.or until the site uses all of its test equipment for the day.
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 has 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.
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.
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.