In the past 24 hours in Lake, the total of COVID cases rose to 10,273  since mid-March, a rise of 65 cases today; 831  people have been hospitalized since March, 8 reported in the past 24 hours. There is a total of 250  deaths due to the virus in Lake, with 2 reported in the past 24 hours

In South Lake – Total Cases by Zip Code reached 4,076, an increase of 29 cases since yesterday. 

Clermont
34714 –               624
34711 –             1,725

Groveland
34736 –               707

Mascotte
34753 –                254

Minneola
34715 –                610

Montverde
34756 –                156

The future looks bright.  At least three new vaccines may be ready for distribution by the beginning of the year, however, it may take months before the vaccine will be available to mainstream America.

As we prepare for the holiday season, the COVID virus is intensifying across the nation. More people will get the virus, more people will be hospitalized and some will die from complications of the virus. Hunker down and know there is  light at the end of the tunnel.

Wear a Facemask, social distance, avoid large crowds, and wash hands often.  Even if you have had the virus there is no proof that you can’t catch it again, or be asymptomatic and unknowingly spread the virus. There is evidence that the COVID virus can cause long-term effects including damage to the lungs, heart, liver, and brain. This virus is real and it’s up to all of us to unite to fight the virus until a vaccine is available.

To find the most up-to-date information and guidance on COVID-19, please visit the Department of Health’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage. For information and advisories from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), please visit the CDC COVID-19 website, this website is also available in Spanish and Creole. For more information about current travel advisories issued by the U.S. Department of State, please visit the travel advisory website.

For any other questions related to COVID-19 in Florida, please contact the Department’s dedicated COVID-19 Call Center by calling 1-866-779-6121. The Call Center is available 24 hours per day. Inquiries may also be emailed to COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

The post New COVID Cases Continue To Rise In Florida. Today 8,376 Cases Were Reported appeared first on South Lake Tablet.