Florida reports nearly 9,000 new cases of COVID-19, shattering single-day record

[Mike 03]

Source: Click Orlando
Erin Dobrzyn, Digital Storyteller
Published: June 26, 2020, 11:04 am

Florida has now spent two weeks under phase two of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopening plan and newly reported cases of COVID-19 continue to create concern as they accelerate beyond numbers seen when the pandemic first began.

Across the state, new cases of the novel coronavirus have been reported by the thousands daily, with infection numbers surpassing those seen when the pandemic first caused the state to shut down.

On Friday, the Florida Department of Health reported 8,942 new cases of COVID-19, as well as 39 new deaths and 212 additional hospitalizations. The state reported a 13.5% positivity rate for new tests conducted.

The number of newly reported cases shattered the record for the most cases of COVID-19 reported in a single day. The previous record was set on Wednesday when the state reported 5,511 cases.

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/06/26/florida-reports-nearly-9000-new-cases-of-covid-19-shattering-single-day-record/

Almost Nine Thousand.

[spinbaby]

1. Holy crap

And Disney World getting ready to reopen. What could possibly go wrong?

[SoonerPride]

4. I think the employees petitioned the park to wait to re-open.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/24/disney-world-employees-petition-to-delay-reopening.html

Walt Disney World employees petition to delay reopening as coronavirus cases surge in Florida

As the number of coronavirus cases surges in Florida, more than 7,000 people have signed an online petition urging Disney and government officials to reconsider the opening of Disney World next month.
“This virus is not gone, unfortunately it’s only become worse in this state,” the petition, which was posted on MoveOn.org on Sunday, states. “Having our theme parks remain closed until cases are steadily decreasing would keep our guests, our employees and their families safe. Re-opening the theme parks is only putting our guests, employees, and families at higher risk for contracting COVID-19.”

[spinbaby]

5. At this rate, I don't know how they could open

I don’t see how anything is open in Florida with this rate of increase

[Tommy_Carcetti]

2. You know that scene at the end of the movie The Ring, where the girl actually crawls out of the TV?

Reading this feels like that.

[SoonerPride]

3. Another great day in the US of A

[Stallion]

6. Dallas ABC Station Did (Unscientific) Poll Yesterday in Which 74% Gave Governor Abbott an F Grade

I wish we had some polling on these Republican Governors because I think even in the South they are starting to feel the heat

Yes Dallas is a Democratic city but this station probably reaches 6-7 Million people-the majority of which are Republican

Interesting that the next day-this morning-Abbott has decided to close down the Bars again and reduce restaurant seating capacity to 50%

[clutterbox1830]

7. Is DeSantis doing anything about it?

I know he announce "pausing" the rollout, but that will do nothing to stop the spread.

Even Gov Abbott backtrack and is closing bars and other stuff.

[GusBob]

9. I just read they are stopping alcohol service in bars

eom

[Buckeye_Democrat]

8. Wow.

And there's so many elderly people there too. A mega-disaster in the works.

[Claustrum]

10. You can bet they aren't tracking the senior care facilities

Their deaths will simply be filed under "normal old people deaths" rather than COVID related.

It's their time to die anyways - said republicans /smh

[Johnny2X2X]

11. FL is screwed

DeSantis is the first person to blame after Trump.

[mcar]

12. We are so screwed

My husband is scheduled for surgery July 9.

[lpbk2713]

13. The hits keep on coming.

Each new day sets a record. But the governor says "open up, Florida".

[voteearlyvoteoften]

14. Just announced no alcohol can be sold at bars in FL

Effectively shutting them down. What a cluster f.
DeSantis the ultimate Florida man.

[BusyBeingBest]

15. For months, I couldn't figure out why Florida wasn't harder hit.

All the stupid finally caught up with them.

[Jirel]

16. Holy buckets!

That’s almost double from 2 days ago. Will de Santis EVER decide to take it seriously? Or will Florida just wind up being returned to the gators, panthers, and manatees?