January 21: Lake County 7-day Update on COVID-19
Across the Nation, the pandemic is still raging. Yesterday, a mind-boggling 23+ million people tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, and close to 400 thousand have died. Globally, 92+ million people have tested positive and close to 2 million have died from the COVID-19 virus.
The total COVID cases in the state of Florida rose to over 1.6 million since mid-March and an increase of 69,819 in the past 7 days. The number of hospitalized total 68,932, an increase of 1,896 cases this past 7 days. Deaths rose to 24,578, a loss of 1,182 Floridians in the past 7 days
In Lake County – Close to 20,000 residents tested positive since March, an increase of 1,144 in the past 7 days. The total hospitalized in Lake, 1097 an increase of 24. A total of 378 deaths were recorded, 39 in the past 7 days.
In South Lake – COVID Cases In South Lake hit 7,738 since March. A rise of 424 cases in the past 7 days.
South Lake Total Cases by Zip Code
Clermont. 34711 3,519
Clermont. 34714 1,163
Groveland. 34736 1,322
Mascotte 34753 411
Minneola. 34715 1,071
Montverde. 34756 252
Everyone is sick of COVID. The nation needs to unite to fight and end this deadly pandemic and Heal Together. We need to do our part to protect others. Wear a face mask, wash hands often, social distance, and avoid large crowds and get the vaccine.
Speaking of COVID-19 immunization
It’s nearly impossible to get the vaccine. The roll-out of the vaccine distribution has been disappointing at best. If you have attempted to make an appointment, you probably received this message.
COVID-19 Immunization Appointments are Unavailable At This Time!
Text COVIDUPDATE to 888777 or visit www.lakecountyfl.gov/COVID-19 to receive the latest emergency updates regarding COVID-19 and Lake County immunization site information.
The SOUTH LAKE TABLET editor attempted to contact Lake-DOH to find out
- Why the vaccine is being administered to people who are not residents of Florida;
- When will making a COVID-19 vaccine appointment change from a stressful to a seamless experience
- When will the vaccine become available, once again, in a south Lake County location?
No reply from LAKE-DOH yet.
NOTE: Since this article was published, a state directive was issued requiring proof of Florida residency to receive the COVID-19 vaccine).
