As local and state health officials decide how to roll out a new limited supply of COVID-19 vaccinations, the number of positive tests in Florida are still rising sharply.
In Sebastian, the number of people testing positive jumped 74 during the past 10 days, averaging about 7 per day.
It is clear that Sebastian never had a “superspreader” from 2 recent events that outside news organizations predicted or condemned. Most people did wear a mask, and others practiced social distancing.
While the Florida numbers are high, Sebastian is doing far better than other cities like Vero Beach or Miami.
There have been 9 COVID-19 related deaths during the past 10 days in Indian River County. There have been 30 COVID-19 related deaths in Brevard County during the past 10 days.
Please follow the CDC guidelines. You can still live your life and be safe.
Local
- Sebastian: 704
- Roseland: 5 (unchanged during November and December)
- Barefoot Bay: 54
- Micco: 26
- Grant-Valkaria: 80
- Fellsmere: 554
- Wabasso: 11
- Vero Beach: 4,304 (Area of concerns. This number also includes Vero Lake Estates and other rural areas near Vero Beach)
Indian River County
- Cases: 5,924
- Deaths: 150
Brevard County
- Cases: 18,967
- Deaths: 487
Sebastian
Cleveland Clinic, Indian River Hospital, is providing testing by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the hospital at 772-226-4846.
If you need groceries or other items delivered to your home, call Blue River Delivery at 772-643-6880.
Sebastian Daily will continue to provide future updates on COVID-19 for Indian River County and Brevard County.
