COVID-19 continues to surge in Manatee with 169 new infections. Florida adds 11,335 cases
New coronaivirus infections continue to surge in Florida with 11,335 new cases reported statewide — including 169 in Manatee County.
In Manatee, there have been a total of 18,351 people infected by the coronavirus, according to the latest data released by the Florida Department of Health on Thursday. Statewide, infections now total 1,094,697.
The deaths of another 129 Florida residents and six non-residents in the state from COVID-19 were also reported by the health department. The official death counts from COVID-19 now stands at 19,591 residents and 260 non-residents.
In Manatee County, there were no new deaths reported on Thursday. The local official death count stands at 393.
Of test results released Thursday, the positivity rate was 6.5%, and the media age of those infected was 40.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 saw a small improvement on Thursday compared to the previous day, but still represented a 50% increase statewide and 51% increase locally compared to a month ago, according to data from the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration.
In Manatee County, there were 56 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 as a primary diagnosis and reason for admission, according to AHCA. Statewide, there were 4,550 patients hospitalized because of COVID-19.
The county’s three general hospitals, Blake Medical Center, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial Hospital had 64 available beds combined, including five ICU beds, without taking staffing into consideration.
Surrounding counties
- Sarasota County: Cases increased from 15,168 to 15,342. The death toll rose from 416 to 421.
- Desoto County: Cases increased from 2,551 to 2,565. The death toll rose from 39 to 41.
- Hardee County: Cases increased from 1,826 to 1,838. The death toll rose from 19 to 20.
- Hillsborough County: Cases increased from 62,439 to 63,339. The death toll increased from 972 to 977.
- Pinellas County: Cases increased from 35,883 to 36,426. The death toll increased from 941 to 942.
This story was originally published December 10, 2020 at 3:05 PM.
