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Friday, March 29, 2024

1.56 million-plus Floridians vaccinated for COVID but new cases of deadly virus continue to mount

More than 1.56 million Floridians have been vaccinated for COVID-19 but new cases of the deadly virus continue to pile up across the tri-county area and Florida.

The Florida Department of Health reported Monday that 1,565,383 residents have been vaccinated – 1,249,439 with the first dose and 157,972 with both shots. Those who have received both doses are considering to be fully vaccinated against the fast-spreading virus.

The Florida Department of Health also reported Monday that three more tri-county residents have succumbed to the Coronavirus. They are among the 1,125 local deaths, the 25,849 in Florida and the 420,723 across the country.

All told, Florida is reporting 1,658,169 cases – an increase of 8,720 from Sunday to Monday. Of those, 1,627,830 are residents. A total of 74,072 cases have been reported in long-term care centers and 28,707 in correctional facilities. Across the state, 70,346 people have been hospitalized.

Locally, Marion County is reporting 23,496 COVID-19 cases – an increase of 106 in a 24-hour period. There have been 569 deaths and 1,521 people have been hospitalized.

Ocala continues to pace Marion County with 17,468 cases – an overnight increase of 106. Others have been identified in Summerfield (1,473), Dunnellon (1,036), Belleview (996), Silver Springs (416), Citra (401), Ocklawaha (349), Reddick (255), Fort McCoy (211), Anthony (210), Weirsdale (177), The Villages (176), Salt Springs (39), Flemington (34), McIntosh (23), Sparr (20), Orange Lake (18), Candler (17), Lowell (17), East Lake (7), Morriston (6), Orange Springs (6) and Fairfield (6).

Below is a breakdown of other COVID-19 activity in the local area:

TRI-COUNTY AREA

  • Cases: 51,070 – increase of 266
  • Deaths: 1,125
  • Hospitalizations: 3,068

SUMTER COUNTY

  • Cases: 6,777 – increase of 27
  • Deaths: 169
  • Hospitalizations: 435
  • Areas/cities with most cases: The Villages (3,101), Wildwood (816), Coleman (812), Bushnell (748) and Oxford (390).

LAKE COUNTY

  • Cases: 20,797 – increase of 133
  • Deaths: 387
  • Hospitalizations: 1,112
  • Cities with most cases: Clermont (5,508), Leesburg (3,296), Eustis (1,860), Mount Dora (1,612) and Tavares (1,523).