OCALA, Fla.—Marion County is reporting 8,046 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of this afternoon. This is an increase of 39 cases since yesterday (Aug. 23). 

Of Marion COVID-19 tests from Aug. 23, 8.33% were positive; the county’s cumulative positive test rate is 13.5%. The daily positivity rate for all new COVID-19 tests in Florida on Aug. 23 was 5.2%; the state’s cumulative positive rate is 13.53%.

New COVID-19 related deaths

Two new individuals have passed away after contracting COVID-19. Each had underlying health conditions. They include:

• 77-year-old male from Ocala
• 90-year-old male from Ocala

A total of 143 Marion County residents have died after testing positive for COVID-19. They ranged in age from 32 years old to 98 years old.

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 County. 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.