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COVID-19 in Florida: State close to topping 17,000 deaths as Fauci gives grim warning
The total of pandemic deaths in Florida edged closer to 17,000 on Sunday as the state reported another 28 fatalities related to COVID-19.
Florida also tallied another 4,865 coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 807,412 since the pandemic began in March.
Overall, 16,997 people have died, including 208 non-residents who died in Florida.
Most of the 28 deaths reported Sunday happened in recent weeks but were just confirmed in the past day.
With cases spiking across the nation, the country’s leading infectious diseases expert warned the U.S. will face a rising death toll and “a whole lot of hurt” in the coming weeks.
Florida also tallied another 4,865 coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 807,412 since the pandemic began in March.
Overall, 16,997 people have died, including 208 non-residents who died in Florida.
Most of the 28 deaths reported Sunday happened in recent weeks but were just confirmed in the past day.
With cases spiking across the nation, the country’s leading infectious diseases expert warned the U.S. will face a rising death toll and “a whole lot of hurt” in the coming weeks.
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/coronavirus/fl-ne-florida-coronavirus-deaths-cases-sunday-november-1-20201101-un7dgdkkvfflnpyo3qg625b2pa-story.html
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