OCALA, Fla.—DOH-Marion is reporting 315 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of this afternoon. The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are:

• 27-year-old male from Ocala
• 45-year-old female from Ocala
• 54-year-old female from Ocala
• 55-year-old male from Dunnellon
• 56-year-old female from Silver Springs
• 57-year-old female from Ocala

So far, 18,818 COVID-19 tests have been given in Marion County. Of those, 18,496 were negative. Individuals who tested positive for the virus have ranged in age from 6 months to 97 years old. Eight Marion County residents have died after becoming ill with COVID-19. Marion’s overall positive test rate is 1.7%; Florida’s positive test rate is 5.4%.

The zip codes with the highest number of cases in Marion County are:

• 34471 (Ocala): 35
• 34491 (Summerfield): 35
• 34472 (Ocala – Shores area): 32
• 34474 (Ocala): 30
• 34476 (Ocala – Shady area): 27
• 34473 (Ocala – Marion Oaks area): 26

For more detailed information on all Marion cases, view Florida’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard.

For more guidance

For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Florida, visit floridahealthcovid19.gov. For general questions about COVID-19, call the state hotline (866-779-6121), local hotline (352-644-2590), or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov. Individuals can also follow the Department of Health in Marion County on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FLHealthMarion for the latest updates on COVID-19 in Marion.