Florida coronavirus deaths are higher than numbers in official reports
Florida’s death count from COVID-19 likely stands significantly higher than the official number, indicating the disease is taking a more severe toll than thought, according to interviews with experts and information from local officials.
The number of dead in Florida stood at 144 Thursday, according to the Florida Department of Health.
But medical examiners in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, who represent the hardest-hit part of Florida, have flagged 59 additional deaths that may have resulted from the disease and for which they’re awaiting test results. Although a few of these may have been included in the Thursday evening death count, this figure represents a significant backlog that is certain to raise the total.
In addition, a lag of two or three days in reporting confirmed cases keeps the official number below the true one. And many deaths from the disease may not ever be recognized for what they are, experts say, because the victim might have appeared to die from some underlying condition, such as heart disease.
Horrific as the official numbers may be, they understate the disease’s real impact on Florida. Along with the shortage of test kits, the absence of an accurate death count makes it harder to track the disease’s assault, to see what areas have taken the hardest hit and to plan the most effective response.
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Here in Lee county we have 289 cases with 11 deaths.
Going by these numbers your county is doing better in the death column than Lee county. We have a high death rate for the number of cases. 
I know we can't depend on that so-called governor of ours, but I sure hope your local officials are able to step in and take neccesary action. Stay safe and healthy William, sending you hugs. 
