Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Bradenton and Manatee County on Sept. 14
The latest on the COVID-19 pandemic in Bradenton and Manatee County.
18 more COVID-19 cases reported in Manatee
An additional 18 Manatee County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health. They were among 2,423 new cases reported statewide on Sunday.
The health department also confirmed eight new COVID-19-related deaths in Florida. It was the lowest number of deaths reported since June 15, when seven deaths were reported.
Florida’s death toll from the coronavirus is now at 12,608 residents and 156 non-residents. As of Saturday, Florida ranked fifth in the nation for COVID-19 deaths and third for total COVID-19 cases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. With the addition of cases reported Sunday, Florida has had 663,994 confirmed cases since testing began.
In Manatee County, the official COVID-19 case count rose to 10,886 on Sunday, while the death toll remained at 275.
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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.