Florida's coronavirus death toll climbs to 16,449 residents
Danielle Prieur, 90.7 News
The Florida Department of Health reported 3,377 new coronavirus cases and 20 new coronavirus-related deaths on Monday.
That brings the total number of cases to 782,013 and the total number of deaths to 16,652 people, including non-residents, since the start of the pandemic.
Orange County continues to lead counties in central Florida with the most coronavirus cases, adding 200 new coronavirus cases today but no new deaths.
Since mid-March, 45,242 residents in the county have gotten sick with the virus.
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Thanksgiving In The Time Of COVID-19: To Grandmother’s House Or No?
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