By James Combs
See the latest coronavirus numbers for Lake and Sumter counties
Lake County now has 47 coronavirus cases and Sumter has 46, according to new data released Monday afternoon by the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard.
Here’s a breakdown of information:
LAKE COUNTY:
Residents: 43
Non-residents: 4
Age range: 21 to 85
Average age: 53
Men: 24
Women: 23
Deaths: 0
Hospitalizations: 10
Town-by-town breakdown:
Clermont: 12
Leesburg: 11
Tavares: 4
Eustis: 3
The Villages’ portion of Lake: 3
Groveland: 3
Mascotte: 2
Sorrento: 2
Mount Dora: 1
Okahumpka: 1
Unknown: 1
SUMTER COUNTY:
Residents: 46
Non-residents: 0
Age range: 18 to 92
Average age: 66
Men: 24
Women: 22
Deaths: 0
Hospitalizations: 13
Town-by-town breakdown:
The Villages’ portion of Sumter: 37
Lake Panasoffkee: 4
Bushnell: 2
Wildwood: 1
Webster: 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.
