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Confirmed case of coronavirus in Indian River County, according to Florida health officials

Posted at 6:49 PM, Mar 19, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-20 01:25:28-04

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — According to the latest update from Florida health officials Thursday evening, there is now one confirmed case of the coronavirus in Indian River County.

The state's website says the case in Indian River County is a woman, but it is unclear if it is travel related.

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This is the second case of the virus on the Treasure Coast after there was a confirmed case earlier Thursday in Martin County.

The state's website says nine people have been tested for coronavirus in St. Lucie County, but there are no confirmed cases.

As of 6 p.m. Thursday, there are 432 Florida cases and nine deaths.