By James Combs
Latest coronavirus numbers in Lake and Sumter counties
As of 1 p.m. on March 24, Lake has 14 cases of coronavirus, while Sumter County has 10, according to information released Tuesday from the Florida Department of Health.
Here’s the breakdown for both counties.
CASE DATA FOR LAKE
Total Cases: 14
Residents: 14
Residents Not in Florida: 0
Non-Residents: 0
Age Range: 21 to 80
Average Age: 58
Men: 8
Women: 6
Deaths: 0
Hospitalizations: 4
Travel-Related: 7
Not Travel-Related: 5
Travel Unknown: 2
CASE DATA FOR SUMTER
Total Cases: 10
Residents: 10
Residents Not in Florida: 0
Non-Residents: 0
Age Range: 66 to 78
Average Age: 71
Men: 8
Women: 2
Deaths: 0
Hospitalizations: 4
Travel-Related: 6
Not Travel-Related: 2
Travel Unknown: 2
Akers Media Group's James Combs has been a staff writer for several local publications since August 2000. He has had the privilege of interviewing some of Lake County's many fascinating residents—from innovative business owners to heroic war veterans—and bringing their stories to life. A resident of Lake County since 1986, James recently embarked on a journey to lead a healthier lifestyle. He has lost 60 pounds and walks nearly five miles a day. In his spare time, he enjoys target shooting, skeet shooting and watching his beloved Kentucky Wildcats!
