Escambia and Santa Rosa counties reported a total of 662 new COVID-19 infections and 14 deaths connected to the virus last week. Hospitalizations in Escambia County have continued to steadily decrease, reaching 68 on Monday. That's the second-lowest weekly rate since the last week in October. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. Residents practice social distancing as they await COVID-19 vaccine shots at the walk-in clinic at Brownsville Community Center on Monday, March, 8, 2021. Through Monday, 81,015 state residents have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Santa Rosa County verified 11 deaths last week, up from eight the previous week but lower than the 21 from the week before that. he Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter has historically seen high intake during the summer months due to kitten season and an annual increase in lost and stray pets. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. From March 1 to 7, Escambia County From March 1 to 7, Escambia County recorded 459new cases, according to the latest report from the Florida Department of Health. Florida dissolution of marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to present that have been recorded by the Clerk of Circuit Court are available through the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Santa Rosa County reported 203 new cases last week, also a significant decrease from when cases spiked in early January with 1,138 new cases in the first fullweek of 2021. Florida has reported1,948,307 confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to Monday's report from the health department. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. During the past two weeks, hospitalizations peaked at 120 on Feb. 16 and have continued to fall since then, according to figures reported by Ascension Sacred Heart, Baptist and West Florida hospitals. John A. Carter looks over COVID-19 vaccine paperwork at the Brownsville Community Center in Pensacola on Monday, March 8, 2021. Last Portofino towers held up by construction costs, ECSO: Suspect killed man while trying to steal his backpack, Bicyclist killed as he crossed Davis Highway, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Last Portofino towers held up by construction costs, ECSO: Suspect killed man while trying to steal his backpack, Bicyclist killed as he crossed Davis Highway, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Florida's death toll is now up to 29,179. The state also reported that another 1,589 Florida residents were hospitalized last week because of complications related to COVID-19. You will need to register before adding a comment. Escambia County hospitalizations because of COVID-19 had a slight bump last week before finishing the week lower than they started. Registered nurse Martin Murta, right, gives Luevonia Dixon a COVID-19 vaccine at the Brownsville Community Center in Pensacola on Monday, March 8, 2021. Removing barriers: Community Health of NWFL removing barriers to vaccine for medically vulnerable of all ages, 60+: COVID vaccine: Those 60 and up cleared for vaccinations beginning next week. That raised the state's COVID-19 death toll as of Monday to 31,556 people, including 30,999 Florida residents and 557 non-state residents. Santa Rosa County cases: Non-Florida residents: 211 Total deaths: 244 (+1) Long-term care facility deaths: 74 Cumulative Hospitalizations: 754* Number of tests reported last day: 1,595 People wait to get their COVID-19 vaccine at the Brownsville Community Center in Pensacola on Monday, March 8, 2021.