Manatee County reports 149 new coronavirus infections. It’s the most since July
Coronavirus infections in Manatee County continue to rise with 149 new cases confirmed on Monday — the highest daily count since July.
Across Florida, there were 4,651 new cases announced by the Florida Department of Health. The state has seen a total of 812,063 people infected with the virus, with 13,699 of those infections in Manatee County.
The deaths of 45 Florida residents and one non-resident because of COVID-19 were also confirmed by the state’s health department. In total, there have been 16,834 residents and 209 residents killed by the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus.
No new deaths were reported Monday in Manatee County, where COVID-19 has killed 330 residents.
Positivity rates are also on the rise in Manatee County. Sunday’s tests results had a 8.21% positivity compared to 6.89% positivity the previous day, according to the health department.
On Monday, Manatee County’s three general hospitals, Blake Medical Center, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial Hospital, reported having 26 patients who were positive for the coronavirus to county public safety officials. Hospitalizations now total 904 locally.
The three hospitals meanwhile had 68 available and staffed beds, including 15 ICU beds.
Surrounding counties
- Sarasota County cases increased from 9,811 to 9,966. The death toll remained at 344.
- Desoto County cases increased from 1,685 to 1,690. The death toll remained at 29.
- Hardee County cases increased from 1,625 to 1,627. The death toll rose from 16 to 17.
- Hillsborough County cases increased from 48,669 to 48,925. The death toll rose from 816 to 822.
- Pinellas County cases increased from 26,214 to 26,339. The death toll rose from 823 to 825.
This story was originally published November 2, 2020 at 11:31 AM.
