Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Bradenton and Manatee County on Sept. 17
The latest on the COVID-19 pandemic in Bradenton and Manatee County.
Three more COVID-19 deaths reported in Bradenton
Three Manatee County residents are among the 152 residents across Florida newly confirmed on Wednesday to have died from COVID-19, according to Florida Department of Health.
The official death toll in Manatee County now stands at 277.
Statewide, there have been 12,939 Florida residents who have died from COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Manatee County had 13 new infections confirmed on Wednesday. There have been 10,985 cases since the onset of the pandemic.
Across the state, there were 2,355 new infections across the state, according to the health department. In total, 671,201 people in Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.
More COVID-19 in Manatee County schools
Read the complete list of schools with confirmed COVID-19 cases and exposures here.
Are you ready for some high school football, Manatee County?
After a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the county’s public high schools will start their seasons this weekend.
There are a bunch of new rules for players and fans, alike.
Read all the details 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 17, 2020 at 5:00 AM.