Manatee adds 50 new COVID-19 cases. Florida reports highest daily count since August
Another 50 new cases of the coronavirus were reported in Manatee County on Thursday as the Florida Department confirmed 6,257 new cases — the highest daily count of cases since mid-August.
In Manatee County, there have now been 13,892 people infected with the coronavirus. Statewide, 827,380 people have been diagnosed with the virus.
The deaths of 39 residents from COVID-19 across the state were also reported by the health department on Thursday. In Florida, 16,961 residents and 209 non-residents have died from COVID-19.
No new deaths have been recently reported in Manatee County, where the official death toll of residents killed by COVID-19 stands at 330.
Hospitalizations because of COVID-19 continue to slowly rise across Florida. On Thursday, there were 2,527 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 being a primary diagnosis and reason for their admission, according to the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration. That’s an increase of 35 patients from Wednesday.
In Manatee County, hospitalizations ticked up to 34 patients on Thursday, compared to 33 the previous day. Local hospitalizations for COVID-19 throughout the pandemic now total 911.
Meanwhile, capacity at the county’s hospitals, which has fluctuated, remained limited on Thursday with only 33 available and staffed beds, including three ICU beds.
Surrounding counties
- Sarasota County: Cases increased from 10,082 to 10,186. The death toll remained at 348.
- Desoto County: Cases increased from 1,699 to 1,703. The death toll rose from 29 to 30.
- Hardee County: Cases increased from 1,633 to 1,640. The death toll remained at 17.
- Hillsborough County: Cases increased from 49,376 to 49,794. The death toll rose from 827 to 828.
- Pinellas County: Cases increased from 26,679 to 26,884. The death toll increased from 829 to 830.
This story was originally published November 5, 2020 at 1:33 PM.
