Ocala, Fla. — New COVID-19 cases in Marion County decreased during the past week, according to the Florida Department of Health’s most recent summary, released Friday. The community’s positivity rate also declined.
According to the state’s report, Marion County recorded the following for the week of Oct. 14–20:
- New cases: 136. That was down from 174 cases in the state’s previous report, released on Oct. 7. The number of new cases has steadily decreased since the July 15 report, when the community peaked at 1,199 new cases.
- The county’s cumulative case total as of Sept. Oct. 20: 100,090.
- Latest positivity rate: 5.9%. That decreased from 8.3% in the state’s Oct. 7 report and is the lowest rate since 3.5% reported on April 22.
- Statewide positivity rate: 7.1%. That remained the same as the state’s Oct. 7 summary.
- Vaccines: 25. That decreased from 33 vaccines noted in the state’s Oct. 7 report.
- Overall ratio of county residents 6 months or older who have been vaccinated: 61%.
Lady Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate its Official Rebranding. Guests enjoyed a ribbon cutting & scavenger hunt at the Lady Lake Historical Museum and Ye Olde Thrift Shoppe.
The Lady Lake Chamber referral luncheon was a great success. This month it was at Texas Roadhouse Grill. The food was great, service was good and the food was wonderful. Lots off great door prizes. Pictured is Leslie Dicesare and her honored guest her mother Krista Campbell. Next time you get a chance Experience Lady Lake and the Lady Lake Chamber visit you won’t be sorry.
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