By James Combs
Coronavirus cases rise in Lake and Sumter counties
The number of coronavirus cases continues climbing in Lake and Sumter counties, according to the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard. Between Friday morning and Monday afternoon, Lake County had 15 new cases, while Sumter County had 14 new cases.
Here’s a breakdown of the numbers.
LAKE:
Residents: 97
Residents not in Florida: 0
Non-Residents: 7
Age Range: 17 to 86
Men: 47
Women: 57
Deaths: 2
Hospitalizations: 25
Town-by-town cases:
Clermont: 33
Leesburg: 14
Tavares: 10
The Villages’ portion of Lake: 6
Mount Dora: 6
Lady Lake: 5
Groveland: 5
Mascotte: 5
Eustis: 5
Minneola: 4
Sorrento: 2
Okahumpka: 1
Unknown: 1
SUMTER:
Residents: 80
Residents not in Florida: 0
Non-Residents: 0
Age Range: 18 to 92
Men: 45
Women: 34
Deaths: 3
Hospitalizations: 25
Town-by-town cases:
The Villages portion of Sumter: 45
Lake Panasoffkee: 15
Bushnell: 7
Webster: 6
Wildwood: 5
Coleman: 1
Sumterville: 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.
