Coronavirus

Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Bradenton and Manatee County on Aug. 23

Herald staff report

Updated August 23, 2020 7:41 AM

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

New coronavirus infections reported in Manatee County

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.

Remembering Dominic Edward “Nick” Fazzina

Dominic Edward “Nick” Fazzina is of the at least 248 Manatee County residents to die from COVID-19.

Read about him here.

Among the places you can get tested for the novel coronavirus are:

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. Antibody testing, which requires the drawing of blood, also is available at this location.

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.

This story was originally published August 23, 2020 at 5:30 AM.