Florida Covid-19 cases surge as Trump hails economic recovery
The US state reports 169,106 cumulative Covid-19 cases and 3,617 deaths
02 July 2020 - 22:38
Miami — Florida’s Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations jumped by the most on record and deaths climbed the most in a month on Thursday, a sign that the state’s outbreak is growing unabated and is leading to more serious clinical consequences.
Florida reported 169,106 cumulative Covid-19 cases Thursday, up 6.4%, from a day earlier, compared with an average 5.6% in the previous seven days. Deaths reached 3,617, an increase of 67, the most in a month, according to the release, which includes data through Wednesday...
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