Florida recording more coronavirus deaths than any state

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Florida recording more coronavirus deaths than any state

July 21, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s skyrocketing coronavirus death rate is now higher than any other state, edging out Texas, which has about 25% more people.

Florida recorded another 134 deaths Tuesday, bringing its daily average for the past week to 115, topping the 112 deaths a day Texas has reported during that time, Associated Press statistics show. A month ago, Florida was averaging 33 coronavirus deaths a day.

Overall, 5,317 people have died in Florida from COVID-19 since March 1 and nearly 370,000 have tested positive for the disease. About 19% of tests have returned positive in Florida over the last week, compared to 10% a month ago and 2.3% in late May.

The state reported that an additional 517 people have been admitted to hospitals with the disease.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a scheduled news conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss the outbreak.

https://apnews.com/c7c27cfa1bc789bdcf352212cd3ec628

[PJMcK]

1. But the beaches and bars are open!

Right?

[Coleman]

3. In Orange County Bars aren't closed but

they can't sell liquor. But Disney and Universal are open.

[durablend]

9. It's just beautiful isn't it?

Twittler must be ecstatic!

[MichMan]

2. New York State has had over 32k deaths

Over 6 times Florida even with Florida having a higher population and also a higher percentage of elderly residents.

[jimfields33]

4. Yep!

[Phoenix61]

5. Was your governor actively trying to suppress

covid data? DeSatan is not to be trusted. However, even though we have an older pop it’s the young folks that are getting sick. All the beach bar parties are taking their toll.

[MichMan]

8. The headline states deaths not cases. It is an outright lie

[Mariana]

7. The story in the OP is about what's happening now

Now, Florida is recording more coronavirus deaths than any other state.

[jimfields33]

10. Arizona actually had more deaths today so far.

Worldometer.com

[duforsure]

6. Look at who their Governor is

Another trumper , like Abbott in Texas. Neither one will even be elected to office again.