Weekly COVID-19 replace: Positivity, situations remain low, 14 deaths said in Marion County

David Okker, who works at the Salvation army, receives his first shot from Registered Nurse Laura Patterson, appropriate, all over the free COVID-19 vaccination experience held Monday, April 26th at Salvation military center of Hope in Ocala,

New COVID-19 situations stay low in Marion County, based on the Florida department of fitness's weekly statistics document from Friday.

there were 129 new cases for the week ending Thursday, practically even with the 128 situations stated final week.

The testing positivity price became 2.6%, also even with the old week's 2.6%, representing the first time in 13 weeks the cost didn't reduce.

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"That our positivity expense remains this low is certainly encouraging," Marion County branch of fitness Administrator Mark Lander observed in a statement Friday night. "however the vacation trips are drawing near, and opportunities for crowded gatherings will raise. So, we continue to suggest that our neighborhood continues to be vigilant in following the CDC's tips to cut back the chance from the virus."

Lander specific that people should proceed to wash their hands generally, live domestic in the event that they are sick and believe getting a COVID-19 vaccine, "which remains the best available strategy to cut back serious affliction from the virus."

Marion County experiences 14 new deaths

The running complete of COVID-19 circumstances in Marion County considering that March 1, 2020 is now 57,a hundred seventy five — 15.4% of the population. CDC statistics confirmed 4,216 COVID-19 checks performed the week ending last Thursday, a lesse n of 4.7% from the outdated week.

there were 14 deaths reported in the past week, bringing the overall demise count in Marion County to 1,763, even though recording could be delayed until weeks after a death came about.

Vaccinations in Marion County have expanded the ultimate two weeks. The addition of 1,198 extra individuals vaccinated this week brings the county complete to 209,834. Of Marion County's population aged 5 and over, 59% have obtained the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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With the recent authorization for children, the state's vaccination cost is now 68%.

CDC data additionally show 17 new hospitalizations for the seven days ending Tuesday, a lower of 5.6% from the old week.

The percentage of beds used for COVID-19 sufferers become only 2.9%, a slight reduce from ultimate week. The percent of intensive care unit beds used become 3.7%, also a mild lessen from final week.

Statewide trends

Many co unties surrounding Marion County also had notably low COVID-19 case counts:

Alachua: one hundred forty four

Citrus: 54

Flagler: forty six

Lake: 224

Levy: 22

Putnam: 29

Sumter: fifty two

Volusia: 346

the brand new situations reported throughout the state for the week totaled 10,828, an increase from remaining week's 10,732 that represents the first rise in a couple of weeks. The state's positivity price was 2.5%, the equal as closing week.

Marion County and forty eight different Florida counties have a "reasonable" level of community transmission, in response to statistics updated Wednesday. only 1 county is within the "high" class, 13 have "massive" group transmission, and 4 are "low."

practically the entire situations in the region and across the country are brought about via the delta variant of the coronavirus.

Marion County offers average, booster photographs

The Florida branch of health in Marion County announced closing Friday that vaccines were obtainable for children ages 5 to 11.

The vaccine purchasable for this age community is the Pfizer-Biontech vaccine, which has the same lively elements as that given to adults and youth but just one-third the dose of the adult vaccine. it is also administered with smaller needles designed for children.

Two doses are counseled three weeks apart, in keeping with the facilities for sickness handle and Prevention.

Vaccinations for a while 5 and up are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 to eleven a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Florida department of health in Marion County, 1801 SE thirty second Ave., Ocala. Appointments can be made at tinyurl.com/MakeMarionFLVaxAppt.

certain people who obtained Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines are eligible for booster photographs.

Third shots are at present purchasable to americans sixty fiv e and older or these 18 and older with underlying scientific circumstances or residing/working in high-chance or lengthy-time period care settings.

On Friday, the food and Drug Administration supported authorizing booster shots for all adults and the CDC can provide final approval quickly.

people who got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine are eligible for booster photographs six months after the completion of their preliminary collection, while people who got Johnson & Johnson must wait two months after their preliminary vaccination.

Per the CDC, individuals can "combine and in shape" which vaccine they obtain as a booster when available.Many pharmacies, doctor's offices, clinics and health centers also present vaccines. other locations will also be searched at bit.ly/3GWsBQm.

checking out nonetheless attainable originally Baptist Church

COVID-19 trying out is accessible at the First Baptist Church of Ocala, 2801 SE Maricamp street. COVID verify FL is providing the drive-via trying out from eight a.m. to four p.m. Monday via Friday.

individuals may still deliver a valid photo identity, and minors must be accompanied by means of a guardian or prison guardian.

trying out is also attainable at many inner most labs, physicians' workplaces, pharmacies and walk-in clinics within the county.

Contact reporter Danielle Johnson at djohnson@gannett.com.

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