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By James Combs
April 13 coronavirus numbers in Lake and Sumter counties
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As of April 13, Lake County has 155 cases of coronavirus, while Sumter County has 111, according to the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard. Here’s a breakdown of the numbers.
LAKE
Residents: 148
Non-residents: 7
Deaths: 4
Hospitalizations: 43
Age range: 11 to 86
Median age: 57
Male: 49 percent
Female: 51 percent
Town-by-town breakdown:
Clermont: 51
Leesburg: 24
Tavares: 13
Groveland: 11
Mascotte: 10
Mount Dora: 9
Eustis: 8
The Villages’ portion of Lake: 7
Lady Lake: 5
Minneola: 5
Sorrento: 2
Unknown: 2
Okahumpka: 1
SUMTER
Residents: 111
Non-residents: 0
Deaths: 9
Hospitalizations: 27
Age range: 18 to 92
Median age: 68
Male: 53 percent
Female: 47 percent
Town-by-town breakdown:
The Villages’ portion of Sumter: 66
Lake Panasoffkee: 21
Bushnell: 9
Webster: 7
Wildwood: 6
Sumterville: 1
Coleman: 1
James Combs was a pillar of Akers Media Group since its inception in 2008. Over the years, he had the honor of interviewing Lake & Sumter County's most fascinating personalities, from innovative business owners to heroic war veterans, bringing their incredible stories to life. Throughout his career, James earned over 50 awards for writing excellence, a testament to his talent and dedication. In 2021, he was inducted into the Akers Media Group Hall of Fame. Sadly, James passed away in 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. His legacy of storytelling and excellence continues to inspire us all.