Please note that the information on this page is updated daily, Monday - Friday, except holidays.
Our daily COVID-19 patient report combines data from both Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota Campus and SMH-Venice. Although both hospitals have seen patient-volume increases, they are operating at normal capacity at this time and are effectively managing the current COVID surge.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota & Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
COVID-19 Patient Update
Includes hospitalized patients who are positive for COVID-19 and those cleared of infection but still hospitalized at SMH facilities.
Total COVID inpatients today: 29 (30 yesterday)
COVID patients in ICU: 4 (2 yesterday)
% Unvaccinated Inpatients*: 66% (updated weekly on Wednesdays)
* We categorize patients as “vaccinated” once they have received the required primary dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine and 2 weeks have passed since the final dose. At this time, we do not require that patients have booster doses to be categorized as fully vaccinated. An increase in break-through infections is expected as the Omicron variant spreads and immunity wanes among those who are high-risk and those who have not yet gotten a booster dose. COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots are still the most effective method in preventing severe illness and hospitalization.
COVID-19 Test Results
SMH positivity rate: 11.2% (9.6% for week ending May 13, 2022)
Cumulative COVID-19 Cases
Total number of patients treated since outbreak began.
Patient admissions: 6,667 (6,662 yesterday)
Patient deaths: 657 (657 yesterday)
For more information, click here to visit our dedicated COVID-19 webpage.
Media Inquiries
Email media inquiries to news@smh.com.