COVID-19 worsens in Florida, with 4,637 new cases, 56 deaths and more people hospitalized
Source: Sun Sentinel
Florida’s key coronavirus indicators worsened Tuesday with signs the virus is spreading more out of control across the state.
As another 4,637 people tested positive for COVID-19, the seven-day average for new cases (4,341) rose to its highest level since Aug. 20, according to state health department data.
Hospitalizations for a primary diagnosis of COVID-19 have increased 6.1% in the past week statewide. It’s a nearly 20% increase just in Broward County, which had 251 patients midday Tuesday, up from 210 the previous week.
And Florida had its worst day for COVID-19 testing positivity since Aug. 17. The rate for new infections only went up to 7.58%, based on the state’s reporting. Public health experts say anything over 5% shows the virus is more prevalent in the community.
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