Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Bradenton and Manatee County on Sept. 11
The latest on the COVID-19 pandemic in Bradenton and Manatee County.
More COVID-19 deaths reported in Manatee County
Four Manatee County residents were among the 211 new deaths from COVID-19 confirmed Thursday by the Florida Department of Health, according to the latest data released by Florida Department of Health.
There have been 270 residents who have died from COVID-19 in Manatee County since the onset of the pandemic.
The county’s latest victim were an 89-year-old man, 73-year-old woman, 76-year-old man and 64-year-old man.
Across Florida, there have been 12,326 residents and 154 non-residents who have died from COVID-19.
Also Thursday, the health department reported 43 new coronavirus infections in Manatee County.. A total of 10,772 people have contracted the virus in Manatee Count, according to the state.
Statewide, there were 2,538 new coronavirus infections reported, raising the total to 654,731.
More Manatee schools report COVID-19 cases, exposures
COVID-19 has now made its way into 31 public schools since Manatee County students returned last month.
As of Wednesday evening, the School District of Manatee County recorded 51 cases between 28 traditional campuses. The Bradenton Herald also verified a handful of cases at three public charter schools, which track their own COVID-19 incidents.
Bashaw Elementary School and Braden River High School were the latest campuses to appear on Manatee’s new “COVID-19 Dashboard.” A student tested positive at each campus, and a total of 34 people were exposed to the two cases, according to the school district.
Read more, including school Superintendent Cynthia Saunders’ promise of more transparency about COVID-19 in the school district, 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 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 September 11, 2020 at 5:00 AM.