Coronavirus Cases Hit 605,000
Matthew Peddie, WMFE
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,770 new positive cases out of 37,263 people tested according to the latest numbers released on Tuesday morning.
The cumulative case count has now hit 605,502.
183 new deaths were reported, a jump from the last couple days. On Monday the department of health reported 72 deaths, and on Sunday, 51 deaths.
According to the department of health, the deaths may have happened days or weeks before they were reported.
In Florida, 10,580 residents have died from COVID-19 and 137 non-residents.
Orange County, which has the most cases of any county in Central Florida, has reported nearly 35,000 cases and 364 deaths from COVID-19.
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Orange County Eviction Diversion Program Portal Opens Tuesday Morning
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, WLRN has been reporting on array of numbers to try to make sense of how Florida is faring in its battle against the virus, from the rise and fall of available hospital beds to the dreaded positivity rate. Read more here.
DeSantis: Theme Parks Show How To Safely Reopen Attractions
Danielle Prieur, WMFE
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Florida Democrats Condemn Trump’s Coronavirus Response Ahead of RNC
Danielle Prieur, WMFE
Florida Democrats held a press conference today ahead of the Republican National Convention to push back against President Donald Trump’s coronavirus response. Read more here.