More than 140 new coronavirus infections reported in Manatee. Total count nears 30,000
Another 143 people in Manatee County have tested positive for the coronavirus, as the state’s COVID-19 death toll continues to climb.
The Florida Department of Health on Tuesday reported the deaths of 232 Florida residents and six non-residents. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 28,049 residents and 478 non-residents who have died in the state from COVID-19.
In Manatee County, no new deaths were confirmed on Tuesday. The death toll remained at 510.
Across the state, there were 7,023 new coronavirus infections reported, raising the total to 1,790,743.
There were 143 new cases reported in Manatee County, raising the total case count to 29,690.
The latest new local cases include 135 residents with a median age of 45, the health department said.. The test positivity rate was 7.6%, up from 6.6% the previous day.
Hospitalizations continue to decline with 5,307 patients admitted across the state with COVID-19 as a primary diagnosis and reason for their admission, according to the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration — a nearly 12% decrease compared to a week ago. In Manatee County, there were 67 patients admitted because of COVID-19 , almost 7% less than a week earlier.
Hospital capacity meanwhile has seen improvement at Manatee County’s three general hospitals, Blake Medical Center, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial Hospital. On Tuesday, the three hospitals had 68 available beds, including 10 ICU beds, according to AHCA, which does not account for available staffing.
As of Tuesday morning, there were 33,438 Manatee County residents who had received at least one of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the health department. There have been 13,417 fully inoculated against the coronavirus.
Surrounding counties
- Sarasota County cases increased from 25,510 to 25,572. The death toll rose from 650 to 671.
- Desoto County cases increased from 3,474 to 3,487. The death toll remained at 69.
- Hardee County cases increased from 2,653 to 2,667. The death toll remained at 24.
- Hillsborough County cases increased from 103,835 to 104,210. The death toll increased from 1,359 to 1,371.
- Pinellas County cases increased from 61,730 to 61,950. The death toll decreased from 1,345 to 1,344.
This story was originally published February 9, 2021 at 2:59 PM.
