Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Bradenton and Manatee County on Aug. 28
The latest on the COVID-19 pandemic in Bradenton and Manatee County.
Two more COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Manatee County
The deaths of two more Manatee County residents are among the latest 135 residents confirmed to have died from COVID-19, according to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health on Thursday.
In Manatee County, the official death toll of residents killed by COVID-19 now stands at 254.
The latest deaths were that of a 62-year-old man and a 83-year-old woman, according to FDOH’s data. One of them was either living or working at a local long-term care facility.
Statewide, the official death toll reached 10,868 on Thursday. The deaths of four non-residents were also announced. A total of 143 non-residents have died in the state from COVID-19.
The health department also announced 3,269 new infections across the state of the novel coronavirus, which causes the fatal respiratory illness COVID-19. The state has seen a total of 611,991 cases.
Thirty-two of the new infections were in Manatee County. Local cases since the onset of the pandemic now total 10,310.
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.
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 28, 2020 at 5:14 AM.