Coronavirus infections surpass 13,000 in Manatee County. Florida adds 3,377 new cases
Fifty-two new coronavirus infections have been confirmed in Manatee County as the total of people who have been infected surpassed 13,000, the Florida Department of Health said Monday.
Across Florida, there were 3,377 new cases announced. In total, 782,013 people have tested positive for the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.
In Manatee County, the total number of cases is now 13,023
The health department also confirmed that 20 more residents across the state have been killed by COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus. The official death toll of residents killed by COVID-19 in the state now stands at 16,449.
In Manatee, the official death toll remained at 327.
Since Friday, there has been a small decline in hospitalizations with 31 patients positive for the coronavirus at the county’s three general hospitals, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Blake Medical Center and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, according to data collected by county public safety officials. The hospitals had 36 patients who were positive on Friday, six of whom were being treated in an intensive care unit.
According to the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, however, the number of patients in the county admitted with COVID-19 as a primary diagnosis and reason for their admission remained the same with 29 patients on both days. Statewide, there were 2,258 patients admitted because of COVID-19, an increase since Friday of 143 patients.
Despite small ticks up and down in recent weeks, hospitalizations continue an upward trend with about twice as many COVID patients compared to a month ago.
Meanwhile, staffed and available bed capacity was lower Monday compared to Friday at the three local general hospitals. On Monday, there were 48 available and staffed beds, including nine ICU beds.
Surrounding counties
- Sarasota County cases increased from 9,392 to 9,429. The death toll rose from 330 to 333.
- Desoto County cases increased from 1,652 to 1,654. The death toll remained at 29.
- Hardee County cases increased from 1,578 to 1,582. The death toll remained at 16.
- Hillsborough County cases increased from 46,907 to 47,080. The death toll remained at 759.
- Pinellas County cases increased from 25,130 to 25,244. The death toll remained at 816.
This story was originally published October 26, 2020 at 11:17 AM.
