OCALA, Fla.—Marion County is reporting 2,721 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of this afternoon. This is: 

• An addition of 171 cases since yesterday (July 20)
• An increase of 1,994 cases since July 1

Of Marion COVID-19 tests from July 20, 23.3% were positive. The daily positivity rate for all new COVID-19 tests in Florida on July 20 was 13.62%. Individuals who tested positive for the virus have ranged in age from 4 days old to 99 years old.

Three new COVID-19 related deaths

Three Marion County residents have passed away after contracting COVID-19, all with underlying health conditions:

• 90-year-old male from Ocala
• 98-year-old female from Silver Springs
• 56-year-old male from Ocala

A total of 33 individuals have died in Marion County after becoming ill with the virus. They range in age from 32 to 98.

For more information

Visit DOH-Marion online at Marion.FloridaHealth.gov and follow the agency on Twitter (@FLHealthMarion) for the latest on COVID-19 in Marion.

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.