By James Combs
Here are the latest coronavirus numbers for Lake and Sumter counties
In the past 24 hours, new cases of coronavirus have appeared in Lake and Sumter counties. The number of cases in Lake County has increased from 14 on Wednesday to 22 on Thursday, and the number of cases in Sumter County has increased from 10 to 18 during the same time period, according to the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Date and Surveillance Dashboard.
Here’s the latest breakdown of towns.
LAKE COUNTY
Leesburg: 7
Clermont: 5
Sorrento: 2
The Villages’ portion of Lake: 2
Mascotte: 1
Mount Dora: 1
Unknown: 1
Groveland: 1
Eustis: 1
Lady Lake: 1
SUMTER COUNTY
The Villages’ portion of Sumter: 17
Wildwood: 1
Akers Media Group's James Combs has been a staff writer for several local publications since August 2000. He has had the privilege of interviewing some of Lake County's many fascinating residents—from innovative business owners to heroic war veterans—and bringing their stories to life. A resident of Lake County since 1986, James recently embarked on a journey to lead a healthier lifestyle. He has lost 60 pounds and walks nearly five miles a day. In his spare time, he enjoys target shooting, skeet shooting and watching his beloved Kentucky Wildcats!
