89 new coronavirus infections reported in Manatee County. Florida adds 4,423 cases
Another 89 cases of the coronavirus in Manatee County were confirmed on Wednesday, the same day the Florida Department of Health reported 4,423 new cases across the state.
Across Florida, there have been 821,123 people infected by the coronavirus, while infections in Manatee County now total 13,842.
The deaths of 32 Florida residents from COVID-19 were also announced by the state health department. The disease has now officially been blamed for the deaths of 16,922 residents and 209 non-residents in the state.
No new deaths of from COVID-19 were officially reported in Manatee County, where the official death toll of residents killed stands at 330.
The county’s positivity rate for new cases reported on Tuesday was 7.2%, compared to 6.1% on Monday.
Meanwhile, hospitalizations continue to be on the rise across the state, with 2,491 patients admitted with COVID-19 as a primary diagnosis and reason for admission, according to the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration.
Locally, there were 33 patients hospitalized because of COVID-19 in one of the county’s three general hospitals, Blake Medical Center, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial Hospital. A week ago those hospitals had 25 patients hospitalized because of COVID-19.
The three hospitals had 37 available and staffed beds, including five ICU beds on Wednesday, according to data tracked by county public safety officials. Capacity, which has fluctuated since the surge of cases this summer, was lower than it was a week ago, when the three hospitals had a total of 75 available and staffed beds.
Surrounding counties:
- Sarasota County: Cases increased from 10,024 to 10,082. The death toll rose from 345 to 348.
- Desoto County: Cases increased from 1,694 to 1,699. The death toll remained at 29.
- Hardee County: Cases increased from 1,630 to 1,633. The death toll remained at 17.
- Hillsborough County: Cases increased from 49,150 to 49,376. The death toll rose from 822 to 827.
- Pinellas County: Cases increased from 26,477 to 26,679. The death toll increased from 828 to 829.
This story was originally published November 4, 2020 at 1:33 PM.
