Florida spike in coronavirus cases could lead to another stay-at-home order in Miami, mayor saysMIAMI – There has been a record rise in the number of positive coronavirus cases in Florida.
Saturday was the third consecutive day the state reported a staggering amount of new infections.
As protestors continue to march in mass gatherings following the death of George Floyd, and businesses gradually resume their reopening's, these new numbers from the Florida Department of Health paint a troubling trend when it comes to COVID-19.
An additional 2,581 coronavirus cases were reported statewide on Saturday, setting a new daily record.
That includes 214 new cases among Broward County residents and startling 576 new cases in Miami-Dade.
"It does concern me to see these numbers going up, particularly when I’m looking at hospitalizations, as they go up," said Dr. Aileen Marty from the Florida International University College of Medicine.
Doctor Marty studies infectious diseases at FIU and attributes part of the rise to the recent protests.
"That brought a lot of people together, some of whom were not careful and got too close together, and of course were shouting, which helps the virus," .............
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