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Niceville now leads Okaloosa in COVID-19 cases

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Okaloosa County and the Niceville community is growing. As of this morning, there are 27 confirmed cases in Okaloosa County. Nine confirmed cases are in Niceville as of this morning, more than any other community in Okaloosa. Confirmed cases in Niceville have more than doubled since Monday morning.

NICEVILLE, FLA — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Okaloosa County and the Niceville community is growing. As of this morning, there are 27 confirmed cases in Okaloosa County. Nine confirmed cases are in Niceville as of this morning, more than any other community in Okaloosa.

Confirmed cases in Niceville have more than doubled since Monday morning.

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The total cases confirmed statewide is 3,763. The number of confirmed cases increased by 565 overnight. Fifty-four people have died from COVID-19 in Florida.

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Here’s the latest breakdown by city in Okaloosa (note that the city is not always reported as part of the initial notification and may be missing while the case is being investigated):

March 28 A.M. Report:

  • Niceville: 9
  • Destin: 8
  • Fort Walton Beach: 3
  • Crestview: 2
  • Mary Esther: 1

Demographics of Okaloosa Cases

  • Age Range: 24 to 87
  • Average Age: 44
  • Men: 13
  • Women: 14

Conditions and Care

  • Deaths: 0
  • Hospitalizations: 5
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