64 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Manatee County, six under the age of 14

Florida health officials on Saturday reported 64 new cases of COVID-19 in Manatee County bringing the county’s total number of infections since the outbreak in March to 10,123.

There were no deaths reported in Manatee County, leaving the death toll at 248.

According to the latest age group infections reported by the state, six of the new cases were in children between 5 and 14 years of age while 11 of the new cases were between 15 and 24 years old.

The most vulnerable age groups of over 65 years of age recorded 13 new cases.

The elderly continue to be the hardest age groups hit with fatalities in Manatee County despite representing the least amount of cases.

Those residents over the age of 65 represent just 17 percent of the total number of cases, but 78 percent of the deaths.

The number of the deaths in Manatee County that have been traced back to long-term care facilities as of Saturday’s update represent 118 of the 248 deaths, including five staff members. However, the total number of long-term care patients infected with COVID-19 represents just 7 percent of the overall number of cases.

Cases and deaths in Manatee County by age group:

• 0-4: Cases remained at 237, with no deaths. (No hospitalizations.)
• 5-14: Cases increased from 648 to 654, with no deaths. (Three hospitalizations.)
• 15-24: Cases increased from 1,578 to 1,587, with one death. (Eight hospitalizations.)
• 25-34: Cases increased from 1,726 to 1,736, with four deaths. (37 hospitalizations.)
• 35-44: Cases increased from 1,607 to 1,619, with four deaths. (79 hospitalizations.)
• 45-54: Cases increased from 1,456 to 1,464, with nine deaths. (78 hospitalizations.)
• 55-64: Cases increased from 1,213 to 1,220, with 35 deaths. (136 hospitalizations.)
• 65-74: Cases increased from 768 to 775, with 48 deaths. (135 hospitalizations.)
• 75-84: Cases increased from 469 to 471, with 80 deaths. (149 hospitalizations.)
• 85 plus: Cases increased from 236 to 240, with 67 deaths. (78 hospitalizations.)

Florida’s death toll on Saturday climbed by 106 new fatalities, bringing the state’s death toll to 10,274, while adding 6,314 new cases. The state’s infection total creeps closer to 600,000 with 597,597 cases since the pandemic began.

Manatee County from Friday to Saturday:

• Cases increased from 10,059 to 10,123
• The death toll increased remained at 248.
• Hospitalizations since the outbreak increased from 703 to 705.
• The number of men infected is 4,631 compared to 5,226 females.
• The number of tests administered increased from 91,458 to 91,999
• Manatee County’s positivity rate is 11 percent.

Florida cases from Friday to Saturday:

• Cases increased from 593,286 to 597,597.
• The death toll increased from 10,168 to 10,274
• Florida’s positivity rate is 13.56 percent.

Surrounding counties:

• Sarasota County cases increased from 6,905 to 6,980. The death toll remained at 180.
• DeSoto County cases increased from 1,443 to 1,149. The death toll remained at 21.
• Hardee County cases increased from 1,049 to 1,050. The death toll remained at eight.
• Hillsborough County cases increased from 35,293 to 38,574. The death toll remained at 519.
• Pinellas County cases increased from 19,247 to 19,352. The death toll rose from 591 to 595.