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
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.
