It’s unclear how many residents at long-term care facilities in the state have died of COVID-19, the infectious respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus. The Florida Department of Health reported 56 of the state’s cases confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are in long-term care facilities and 35% of those cases are in Broward County. Coronavirus cases at long-term care facilities in Florida (Coronavirus cases at long-term care facilities in Florida)Concerned relatives who have received notices from the facilities have reported more cases to Local 10 News. State officials reported the CDC confirmed 20 cases at long-term care facilities in Broward County. According to the state’s Friday evening report, the CDC confirmed 219 cases in Hollywood, but it’s unclear how many of those are at long-term care facilities.

AVENTURA, Fla. – The coronavirus pandemic is impacting Sterling Aventura, an assisted living facility in Miami-Dade County. According to Solvere Living, the operator of the living facility at 2777 NE 183rd St., two residents were hospitalized. Here is the statement released March 27th:Dean Goldman, President of Goldman & Associates Public Relations:The health and safety of our residents and team members are our highest priority. We take the situation with utmost seriousness and are working closely with the local and state agencies and the Solvere COVID-19 Task Force composed of experts with our organization. The well-being of our residents and team members is our absolute top priority.