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A record high number of new cases for one day - 1419, has been reported in Florida today.

At Florida's "peak" on April 17, there were 1413 new cases. Clearly, we now have a new peak for one day.

The Florida Department of Health has confirmed the following number of Villages residents who have been infected:
-Villagers in Sumter County - 67 cases
-Villagers in Lake County - 9
-Villagers in Marion County - 1

Additionally, here are the number of confirmed cases just outside the boundaries of the Villages:
-Summerfield - 29 cases
-Lady Lake - 17
-Wildwood - 9
-Fruitland Park 6

It's important to note that the above numbers do not include people who never reported their illness, but rather recuperated at home, as well as the number of people who were not symptomatic.

The virus is not going away any time soon. It does not understand the border of one community to the next. Just because you live in The Villages, you can still be exposed to catching it and to passing it on.

If it's not too much to ask, perhaps some of you might re-consider putting on that face mask when you walk into a public place, retail establishment, or rec center.