Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Bradenton and Manatee County on Sept. 15

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

More COVID-19 cases reported in Manatee

Manatee County reported 46 new coronavirus infections Monday. Statewide, there were 1,758 new cases — the lowest daily count of new cases since June, according to Florida Department of Health.

Across the state, there have been 665,730 people infected with the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic, according to the health department.

In Manatee County, infections now total 10,932.

The state also confirmed the deaths of 34 more Florida residents from COVID-19, the respiratory caused by the novel coronavirus. Statewide, there have been 12,642 residents and 156 non-residents who have died since March.

There were no new COVID-19 deaths reported in Manatee County on Monday. T

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 15, 2020 at 4:50 AM.