OCALA, Fla.—The Department of Health in Marion County is reporting 395 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of this afternoon. This is a 145 case increase since June 1. The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are:

• 20-year-old female from Ocala
• 22-year-old female from Ocala
• 26-year-old male from Ocala
• 33-year-old female from Ocala
• 44-year-old female from Anthony
• 76-year-old male from Ocala

So far, 20,427 COVID-19 tests have been given in Marion County. Of those, 20,025 were negative. Individuals who tested positive for the virus have ranged in age from 6 months to 97 years old. Ten Marion County residents have died after becoming ill with COVID-19. Marion’s overall positive test rate is 1.9%; Florida’s positive test rate is 6.1%. For more detailed information on all Marion cases, view Florida’s COVID-19 Data .

If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19 or if you are experiencing symptoms of the virus (such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing), DOH-Marion recommends that you get tested for the virus. The department offers free COVID-19 testing; call 352-644-2590 to schedule an appointment at the health department. You do not need to be experiencing symptoms to be tested. Testing is also available at other local medical providers; call before visiting a facility if you would like to be tested for COVID-19.

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.