By James Combs
April 17 coronavirus numbers in Lake and Sumter counties
As of Friday, April 17, there are 186 cases of coronavirus in Lake County and 117 cases in Sumter County, according to the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard. Here’s a breakdown of the numbers.
LAKE
Residents: 176
Non-residents: 10
Deaths: 5
Hospitalizations: 50
Age range: 1 to 86
Median age: 55
Male: 87
Female: 89
Town-by-town breakdown:
Clermont: 67
Leesburg: 26
Tavares: 15
Groveland: 12
Mascotte: 11
Eustis: 10
Mount Dora: 9
Lady Lake: 8
The Villages’ portion of Lake: 7
Minneola: 5
Sorrento: 2
Yalaha: 1
Howey-in-the-Hills: 1
Grand Island: 1
Okahumpka: 1
SUMTER
Residents: 117
Non-residents: 0
Deaths: 11
Hospitalizations: 30
Age range: 18 to 92
Median age: 68
Men: 62
Women: 55
Town-by-town breakdown:
The Villages’ portion of Sumter: 70
Lake Panasoffkee: 21
Bushnell: 10
Webster: 7
Wildwood: 6
Coleman: 2
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.
