By James Combs
April 3 coronavirus numbers in Lake and Sumter counties
As of Friday morning, April 3, there were 82 cases of coronavirus in Lake County and 66 cases in Sumter County, according to the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard. In Florida, there were 8,694 cases.
Here is a breakdown of numbers for Lake and Sumter counties.
Lake County:
Residents: 75
Non-residents 7
Age range: 18 to 86
Men: 39
Women: 43
Deaths: 2
Hospitalizations: 14
Town-by town breakdown:
Clermont: 23
Leesburg: 11
The Villages’ portion of Lake: 6
Tavares: 6
Eustis: 5
Mascotte: 5
Groveland: 5
Mount Dora: 4
Lady Lake: 4
Minneola: 3
Sorrento: 2
Okahumpka: 1
Sumter County:
Residents: 66
Non-residents: 0
Age range: 18 to 92
Men: 36
Women: 30
Deaths: 2
Hospitalizations: 21
Town-by-town breakdown:
The Villages’ portion of Sumter: 41
Lake Panasoffkee: 12
Wildwood: 5
Bushnell: 4
Webster: 4
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.
