Florida breaks daily COVID-19 case record after week of more than 150,000 new infections
More than 23,000 Floridians tested positive for coronavirus in a single day over the weekend.
According to the Florida Hospital Association, 23,903 residents tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. That topped the previous one-day record (set the day before) of 22,783 positive tests.
Hospitalizations also hit a new high. 13,747 Floridians were in the hospital with complications from coronavirus on Saturday. Prior to this weekend, that number had never climbed higher than 13,000.
The Florida Department of Health announced a record-breaking number of weekly cases last week, with over 150,000 Floridians reportedly infected. That week ended on Thursday, before the back-to-back days of record-breaking numbers, so it's likely that the numbers for this week will be even worse.
Read more: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2021/08/16/florida-breaks-daily-covid-19-case-record-after-week-of-more-than-150000-new-infections
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On August 13th there were 26,000 new cases. I wouldn't step foot in that state without being fully vaxxed. Anyone who chooses not to get vaxxed is a selfish ass and should not be allowed in public places. This is a health issue, not a political one. I am all out of patience.
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