COVID-19 on Treasure Coast: What you need to know Friday, Sept. 25 – TCPalm

St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara described his health challenges in going through COVID-19. Video produced Aug. 21, 2020. Wochit

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The Florida Department of Health reported 94new COVID-19 cases and fivenewdeaths Friday.

Friday's announcement is the largest daily increase in the number of cases since 124 were reported Sept. 19.

The total number of cases on the Treasure Coast increased to 15,981. The cumulative death toll increased to 532. Three new deaths were reported in Martin County, and two new deaths were reported in St. Lucie County. No new deaths were reported inIndian River County.

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Health officials have saidthe virus is not necessarily the cause of death, but they record people who at some pointtested positive for the virus and later die.

Here's a breakdown of the latest numbers across the Treasure Coast:

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Conditions and care

COVID-19 tests administered for Florida residents

Cases by city, if known

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Race

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COVID-19 tests administered for Florida residents

Cases by city, if known

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COVID-19 tests administeredfor Florida residents

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