By James Combs
April 13 coronavirus numbers in Lake and Sumter counties
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.
