VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Leaders in Volusia County are expected to hold a news conference Friday to provide updates on the County’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.RELATED: Florida nears 5,000 coronavirus deaths as hospitalizations steadily increaseIn Volusia County, there have been a total of 4,768 positive COVID-19 cases since March, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The county also reported 362 patients have been hospitalized as a result of the coronavirus and 79 people have died after contracting the virus.MORE: Holly Hill mayor wants symptomatic lane at COVID-19 testing site in VolusiaThe Florida Department of Health has posted four free coronavirus testing sites in Volusia County.Testing is by appointment and testing.