'I'm not trying to be dramatic': Sarasota County officials warn of unprecedented COVID spike

Category: Health
Publish Time: January 13, 2021
Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Coronavirus cases continue to surge in Sarasota County, reaching unprecedented levels.

Timothy Fanning | Sarasota Herald-Tribune SARASOTA COUNTY — As vaccinations for COVID-19 are underway, virus cases continue to surge locally – reaching a level not seen since the beginning of the pa… [+3569 chars]

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