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Another COVID death here

News Staff Report

The most current data from Escambia County Healthcare Authority shows that confirmed cases of COVID-19 have reached almost 1,100. A 17th virus-related death has occurred since Friday.
The numbers:
Statewide
99,390 confirmed cases; 1,733 deaths
Escambia Co.
1,087 confirmed cases; 17 deaths
Local hospitals
Atmore Community Hospital
476 confirmed cases; 2,103 samples collected
D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital
204 confirmed cases; 1,001 specimens collected
Nursing homes
(Thru July 26)
Atmore Nursing Center
33 residents, 22 staff confirmed positive
West Gate Village (Brewton)
68 residents, 34 staff confirmed positive