- The average daily COVID-19 cases in Florida have increased by an additional 11% over the past week. This is the 10th consecutive week of increased infection. Hospitalization surged another 21% over the same seven days from May 21st to 27th.That is, 10 counties, including almost half of the state’s 22 million inhabitants. COVID-19 “high” community level, According to federal guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that residents wear masks in public indoor environments in the counties of Alachua, Broward, Hillsboro, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Pork, and Sarasota. ..
- The CDC classified Tampa Bay and South Florida as risks in the “high” region on Thursday — One week after the data show those counties It had already reached that level. Eight counties in Florida that should have instead been declared with a “high” risk of COVID-19 under the CDC guidelines due to data errors The CDC has been listed as a “medium” risk on the agency’s website since May 19. The CDC first acknowledged that the four counties in South Florida were incorrectly labeled in the footnotes at the bottom of the website. Miami Herald report. The Tampa Bay Times On May 23, the Hillsboro, Pinellas, and Pasco counties also reported false reports.
- The White House announcement On Thursday, the antiviral drug Paxlovid may soon be available on COVID-19 testing sites across the United States, but there may be a bigger problem: the federal government shipped doses and those treated. According to the drug cannot track the number of Kaiser Health News.. Pax Rovid isn’t the only one facing supply chain problems. The proportion of the prophylactic antiviral drug Evusheld is so low that it is almost impossible to obtain in some states, but in other states the dose is low on the shelves of pharmacies. market report.
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Total number
66,881: Number of cases reported in Florida during the past week from May 21st to 27th.
9,544: The average number of cases per day for those 7 days has increased by 11% from the previous week.
6,125,115: Total number of cases recorded in Florida.
137: Number of deaths reported in the last week.
74,466: Total number of pandemic deaths in Florida.
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Vaccination
48,433: Vaccinations given last week (first or second) increased by 15% compared to the previous week.
80%: The total population of Florida that is at least partially vaccinated.
67%: Total population of fully vaccinated Florida.
78%: The total population of the United States that is at least partially vaccinated.
67%: The total population of the United States fully vaccinated.
37,142: The booster dose given in Florida last week increased by 16% compared to the previous week.
27%: Boosted total Florida population.
31%: The total population of the United States pushed up.
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Positive rate
18.3%: Florida, compared to 16.9% last week.
18.2%: Manatees
17.5%:citrus
17.3%: Hernando
16.5%: Pineras
15.9%: Hillsborough
14.8%: Pasco
13.3%:pork
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hospitalization
2,027: Hospitalization in Florida, 21% increase compared to last week.
560: Admission to Tampa Bay increased by 24% compared to the previous week.
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How to take the test
Tampa Bay: The Times Can help you find Free public COVID-19 test site In the bay area.
Florida: To the Ministry of Health Website List test sites in the state. Some information may be out of date.
America: To the Ministry of Health and Welfare Website It can help you find a test site.
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How to get vaccinated
COVID-19 vaccines over 5 years old and booster shots of eligible recipients are administered in clinics, clinics, pharmacies, grocery stores, and public vaccination sites. In many cases, you can book your booking online. Here’s how to find a site near you.
Find a site: visit Vaccine.gov Search for vaccination sites by zip code.
Other help: Call the National COVID-19 VaccinationAssistanceHotline.
phone: 800-232-0233. Help is available in English, Spanish, and other languages.
TTY: 888-720-7489
Disability information and access lines: Call 888-677-1199 or send an email to [email protected].
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