By James Combs
April 24 coronavirus numbers in Lake and Sumter counties
As of Friday morning, there were 217 cases of coronavirus in Lake County and 166 cases in Sumter County, according to the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard.
Here is a breakdown:
LAKE
Residents: 205
Non-residents: 12
Deaths: 9
Hospitalizations: 57
Age range: 1 to 86
Median age: 52
Male: 101
Female: 104
Town-by-town breakdown:
Clermont: 75
Leesburg: 31
Eustis: 16
Tavares: 15
Mount Dora: 13
Groveland: 13
Mascotte: 12
Lady Lake: 10
The Villages’ portion of Lake: 7
Minneola: 5
Sorrento: 2
Yalaha: 1
Grand Island: 1
Okahumpka: 1
Montverde: 1
Umatilla: 1
Howey-in-the-Hills: 1
SUMTER
Residents: 166
Non-residents: 0
Deaths: 12
Hospitalizations: 39
Age range: 17 to 92
Median age: 66
Male: 106
Female: 60
Town-by-town breakdown:
The Villages’ portion of Sumter: 74
Bushnell: 51
Lake Pansoffkee: 21
Wildwood: 7
Webster: 7
Coleman: 3
Oxford: 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.
