Coronavirus updates: Here’s what to know in Bradenton and Manatee County on Oct. 1

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

Another COVID-19 death reported in Manatee County

Another Manatee County resident is confirmed dead from COVID-19. It was one of the 174 new deaths confirmed Wednesday by the Florida Department of Health.

In Manatee County, there have been 291 residents who have been killed by the respiratory disease. Across the state, there have been 14,317 residents and 171 non-residents who have died.

The latest victim was a 92-year-old woman connected to a local long-term care facility.

Manatee County also had 33 new coronavirus infections. reported. Since the pandemic hit, there have been 11,579 people in Manatee County who have tested positive.

Statewide, 1,948 new infections were reported, making 706,516 people who have now tested positive.

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 October 1, 2020 at 5:00 AM.