Florida coronavirus: Governor under pressure as images of crowded beaches go viral
4 years, 9 months ago

Florida coronavirus: Governor under pressure as images of crowded beaches go viral

CNN  

CNN — The golden sands along Florida’s coasts have long been one of the state’s greatest resources, helping Republican Gov. So that applies statewide.” And DeSantis has responded to the videos of jubilant spring breakers by noting that they are “not uniform throughout the state that you’re seeing massive crowds at beaches” and warning that the virus is “not something that you want to be very cavalier about.” DeSantis is right, and some cities have reported residents heeding the warnings and staying off the beaches in large numbers. The governor “doesn’t want to be responsible if anything goes wrong,” said a top Republican operative in the state, even if the decision to close the beaches is a tricky one because it denies families who are social distancing a place to go and could lead to more law enforcement resources being needed to enforce the mandate. “Mayor Curry is encouraging everyone to practice social distancing and was extremely disappointed to see pictures of people packed into our local beaches,” said Nikki Kimbleton, Curry’s spokeswoman. And we did.” And even Trump’s coronavirus task force has seemingly responded to the videos of young people on beaches by pleading with them to start social distancing as a way to stop the spread.

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Florida braces for flooding from a possible tropical storm
5 months, 1 week ago

Florida braces for flooding from a possible tropical storm

The Independent  

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How Florida fell so far behind California in battling the coronavirus
3 years, 3 months ago

How Florida fell so far behind California in battling the coronavirus

LA Times  

Registered nurse Sonia Nikolaus, right, and her team reposition a COVID-19 patient inside the ICU at Ventura County Medical Center on Sept. 8. “We are seeing better application of public health measures in California compared to Florida.” Of the nation’s 10 most populous states, Florida now has the second worst cumulative COVID-19 death rate since the pandemic began, with 262 …

Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High
3 years, 5 months ago

Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High

NPR  

Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Wilfredo Lee/AP The coronavirus is running rampant in Florida as case numbers climb to an all-time high and hospitals start to fill up. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 23,903 new coronavirus cases in Florida on Friday, the state's …

DeSantis feuds with Biden White House as COVID cases rise
3 years, 5 months ago

DeSantis feuds with Biden White House as COVID cases rise

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — It didn’t take much for the White House to set Florida Gov. As coronavirus cases rise across the Sun Belt, President Joe Biden asked GOP governors to “get out of the way” of efforts to contain the virus. “We will not allow Joe Biden and his bureaucratic flunkies to come in and commandeer the rights and freedoms …

DeSantis feuds with Biden White House as COVID cases rise
3 years, 5 months ago

DeSantis feuds with Biden White House as COVID cases rise

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — It didn’t take much for the White House to set Florida Gov. As coronavirus cases rise across the Sun Belt, President Joe Biden asked GOP governors to “get out of the way” of efforts to contain the virus. “We will not allow Joe Biden and his bureaucratic flunkies to come in and commandeer the rights and freedoms …

Florida governor feuds with White House as state’s COVID cases rise
3 years, 5 months ago

Florida governor feuds with White House as state’s COVID cases rise

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis listens during a news conference on Aug. 3 in Miami. “We will not allow Joe Biden and his bureaucratic flunkies to come in and commandeer the rights and freedoms of Floridians.” Biden’s willingness to call out the Republican governor of Florida — as well as his colleagues in other hot spots such as Texas — marks a new …

Florida breaks its record for COVID-19 hospitalizations
3 years, 5 months ago

Florida breaks its record for COVID-19 hospitalizations

Daily Mail  

A day after it recorded the highest number of new daily cases across the state, Florida on Sunday broke its record for the number of people hospitalized with COVID. Despite the rising Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has resisted mandatory mask mandates and vaccine requirements. Gov DeSantis continues to resist mask mandates despite the spiraling cases Raquel …

Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases
3 years, 5 months ago

Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases

India TV News  

Florida reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state’s highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic, according to federal health data released Saturday, as its theme park resorts again started asking visitors to wear masks indoors. The Florida Hospital Association said Friday that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations are nearing last year’s peak, and one of the state’s largest health …

Florida coronavirus cases jump 50% as surge continues
3 years, 5 months ago

Florida coronavirus cases jump 50% as surge continues

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida’s coronavirus cases jumped 50% this week, the state Health Department reported Friday, continuing a six-week surge that has seen it responsible for 1 in 5 new infections nationally, becoming the outbreak’s epicenter. DeSantis also contended there is no evidence masks prevent outbreaks at schools, which is at odds with the Centers for Disease Control and …

Column: DeSantis doubles down on anti-science campaign as COVID explodes in Florida
3 years, 5 months ago

Column: DeSantis doubles down on anti-science campaign as COVID explodes in Florida

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis complaining in May 2020 that he gets no respect for defeating the coronavirus. Ron DeSantis, in fundraising appeal Sadly, all this crowing assumes a fact not in evidence: that Florida’s battle with COVID has been a “success.” In truth, it’s been nothing of the kind. “DeSantis’ gamble to take a laissez faire approach appears to be paying off,” …

Coronavirus infects vaccinated leader at Florida condo site
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus infects vaccinated leader at Florida condo site

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A vaccinated Miami-Dade county commissioner …

Spring breakers flock to South Florida while some residents worry about another Covid-19 surge
3 years, 9 months ago

Spring breakers flock to South Florida while some residents worry about another Covid-19 surge

CNN  

CNN — Veronica Pena says she’s spent the past year carefully navigating the Covid-19 pandemic in the mostly restriction-free state of Florida. “No one’s wearing masks, no one’s social distancing.” Images from South Florida’s spring break season offer little hint a deadly virus is still running rampant in the country. On Saturday, Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber declared a state …

Covid US: One every 500 infected have died in ten states according to shock data
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid US: One every 500 infected have died in ten states according to shock data

Daily Mail  

Coronavirus cases and deaths are continuing to plummet across the United States with some of the lowest daily figures recorded in months. It comes as the former U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned that coronavirus variants currently circulating may cause an uptick in new cases, but not a surge. On Sunday, a total of 40,340 new …

Florida Becomes 3rd U.S. State To Identify New Coronavirus Variant
4 years ago

Florida Becomes 3rd U.S. State To Identify New Coronavirus Variant

NPR  

Florida Becomes 3rd U.S. State To Identify New Coronavirus Variant Enlarge this image toggle caption Lynne Sladky/AP Lynne Sladky/AP Florida is the third U.S. state to announce it has a case of the more contagious coronavirus strain that first emerged in the United Kingdom. Two male members of the Colorado National Guard tested positive for the new strain — referred …

US Coronavirus: Florida will be ‘like a house on fire’ in weeks, infectious disease expert says
4 years, 3 months ago

US Coronavirus: Florida will be ‘like a house on fire’ in weeks, infectious disease expert says

CNN  

CNN — As health officials in Florida reported nearly 3,000 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, the state is bracing to become “like a house on fire,” an infectious disease expert says. “It’s important for all of us to not let our guard down during Thanksgiving,” Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House Coronavirus Task Force said. Andrew Cuomo’s “draconian …

Isaias weakens; may strengthen on path to virus-hit Florida
4 years, 5 months ago

Isaias weakens; may strengthen on path to virus-hit Florida

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Isaias snapped trees and knocked out power as it blew through the Bahamas on Saturday and churned toward the Florida coast, threatening to complicate efforts to contain the coronavirus in places were cases are surging. Isaias weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm Saturday afternoon, but was expected to regain hurricane strength overnight as it …

Weakened storm Isaias hits Florida amid coronavirus surge
4 years, 5 months ago

Weakened storm Isaias hits Florida amid coronavirus surge

Al Jazeera  

The storm has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it brings heavy rains to the state. Bands of heavy rain from Isaias, which has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, have lashed Florida’s east coast, disquieting officials already grappling with surging cases of the coronavirus in the US state. The storm, which was …

DeSantis’ earlier bravado fuels Florida’s pandemic crisis
4 years, 5 months ago

DeSantis’ earlier bravado fuels Florida’s pandemic crisis

CNN  

CNN — Florida Gov. Florida became more flame like, but it’s – it’s going to be under control.” DeSantis has been in touch with or in the close vicinity of Trump on at least two occasions since the interview. From early on in the pandemic, DeSantis has – while attributing bad news to the influx of people from states like …

Florida overtakes New York in coronavirus cases: Live updates
4 years, 5 months ago

Florida overtakes New York in coronavirus cases: Live updates

Al Jazeera  

Only the US state of California has reported more infections as cases continue to surge. 12:35 GMT – Madrid insists coronavirus is ‘under control’ in Spain The Spanish government said that in spite of the recent surge in coronavirus cases, the situation there is “under control”. 08:40 GMT – Indonesia reports 1,492 new cases, 67 deaths Indonesia reported 1,492 new …

‘Shame on you!’: Florida governor Ron DeSantis heckled over coronavirus surge
4 years, 5 months ago

‘Shame on you!’: Florida governor Ron DeSantis heckled over coronavirus surge

The Independent  

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Florida Smashes U.S. State Record Of Daily New Cases: More Than 15,200
4 years, 5 months ago

Florida Smashes U.S. State Record Of Daily New Cases: More Than 15,200

NPR  

Florida Smashes U.S. State Record Of Daily New Cases: More Than 15,200 Enlarge this image toggle caption Octavio Jones/Getty Images Octavio Jones/Getty Images Florida reported 15,299 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, marking the largest single-day increase of any state since the start of the pandemic. Sunday's number exceeds New York's peak of more than 12,200 new cases in one day …

Pence, DeSantis meet; Florida hits 10,000 daily virus cases
4 years, 6 months ago

Pence, DeSantis meet; Florida hits 10,000 daily virus cases

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida reported more than 10,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for the first time Thursday, an unwanted milestone eclipsed hours before Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. “They have put politics ahead of public health,” said U.S. Rep. Donna Shalala, President Bill Clinton’s Health and Human Services secretary. “We needed at the beginning to hit this virus …

Florida shatters records with over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases in single day
4 years, 6 months ago

Florida shatters records with over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases in single day

Live Mint  

Florida shattered records on Thursday when it reported over 10,000 new coronavirus cases, the biggest one-day increase in the state since the pandemic started, according to a Reuters tally. Outbreaks in Texas, California, Florida and Arizona have helped the United States break records and send cases rising at rates not seen since April. Florida, with 21 million residents, has reported …

After record-breaking day of coronavirus cases, California surpasses 6,000 deaths
4 years, 6 months ago

After record-breaking day of coronavirus cases, California surpasses 6,000 deaths

LA Times  

George Vouzou works out on Venice Beach Tuesday. It was the third consecutive day the county reported more than 2,100 cases following Monday’s highest single-day tally, which brought the county past 100,000 infections. “We’ve been very clear — this shouldn’t surprise anybody watching — as you reopen the economy, as we move away and make the meaningful modifications which we …

California’s slide from coronavirus success to danger zone began Memorial Day
4 years, 6 months ago

California’s slide from coronavirus success to danger zone began Memorial Day

LA Times  

The seeds of the latest surge in coronavirus cases in California appear to have been planted around Memorial Day. One that got shut down this past weekend, it had over 115 infections,” said Barbara Ferrer, public health director for Los Angeles County, which surpassed 100,000 cumulative cases and 3,330 total deaths on Monday. “And we’ve had numerous examples of outbreaks …

World hits coronavirus milestones amid fears worse to come
4 years, 6 months ago

World hits coronavirus milestones amid fears worse to come

Associated Press  

ROME — The world surpassed two sobering coronavirus milestones Sunday -- 500,000 confirmed deaths, 10 million confirmed cases -- and hit another high mark for daily new infections as governments that attempted reopenings continued to backtrack and warn that worse news could be yet to come. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, meanwhile, defended the fact that President Donald …

Florida: What’s behind the surge in Covid-19 cases
4 years, 6 months ago

Florida: What’s behind the surge in Covid-19 cases

CNN  

CNN — As Florida emerges from its coronavirus shutdown, the state is experiencing a surge of Covid-19 cases, with younger Floridians accounting for a significant number of positive tests. But we’re DeSantis said testing has also increased because of people “returning to the workforce.” Another ICU demand surge? States seeing an increase in the number of new Covid-19 cases will …

Coronavirus in Florida: Republicans urge caution as state sees spike in cases
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus in Florida: Republicans urge caution as state sees spike in cases

CNN  

Washington CNN — Republican officials in Florida are concerned about the recent spike in coronavirus cases in the state, just two months before Jacksonville is set to host part of the Republican National Convention. “We are obviously extremely concerned,” Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a Republican, told CNN’s Poppy Harlow on Monday, saying that coronavirus cases were rising in Miami. Trump …

US coronavirus: Young people in the South and West are increasingly getting coronavirus
4 years, 6 months ago

US coronavirus: Young people in the South and West are increasingly getting coronavirus

CNN  

CNN — The major thrust of new coronavirus cases in the United States is in the South and West, where officials say more young people are ignoring social distancing measures and testing positive. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, told Axios that the recent high number of cases in young people is “not surprising.” Like Frieden, he …

Florida Passes 100,000 COVID-19 Cases
4 years, 6 months ago

Florida Passes 100,000 COVID-19 Cases

NPR  

Florida Passes 100,000 COVID-19 Cases Enlarge this image toggle caption Florida Geographic Information Systems/Screenshot by NPR Florida Geographic Information Systems/Screenshot by NPR Florida has hit a grim milestone — passing 100,000 cases of the coronavirus. The latest report from the state's Department of Health adds 2,926 new infections to the total number of COVID-19 cases, which now stands at 100,217 …

Florida and Texas governors blame spike in coronavirus cases on increased testing
4 years, 6 months ago

Florida and Texas governors blame spike in coronavirus cases on increased testing

CNN  

CNN — As coronavirus cases spike in Florida and Texas this week, the state’s Republican governors attributed the alarming trends to increased testing, outbreaks in high-risk areas like jails and assisted living facilities, or in Florida’s case, migrant worker communities. He said the state would also take a closer look at the spread of the virus among construction workers and …

Florida has the makings of the next epicenter, experts say
4 years, 6 months ago

Florida has the makings of the next epicenter, experts say

CNN  

CNN — Ten states saw a record number of new Covid-19 cases this week, and one of them could be the next epicenter of the national health crisis. Health experts, such as Dr. Aileen Marty, often respond that hospitalizations are a sign of a “real increase in cases.” “The reality remains that there are more hospitalizations happening here right now, …

Florida to become next epicentre of coronavirus outbreak in US, experts warn
4 years, 6 months ago

Florida to become next epicentre of coronavirus outbreak in US, experts warn

The Telegraph  

Florida has “all the markings” of becoming the next epicentre of the Covid-19 outbreak in the US, new projections show, despite the president’s claim the virus was “dying out”. "The potential for the virus to take off there is very, very nerve-racking and could have catastrophic consequences" because of the state's aging population and the prevalence of nursing homes and …

Florida coronavirus: 16 friends test positive for coronavirus after an outing at a Florida bar
4 years, 6 months ago

Florida coronavirus: 16 friends test positive for coronavirus after an outing at a Florida bar

CNN  

CNN — A group of 16 friends all tested positive for coronavirus after a night out at a recently reopened Florida bar. “We want to tell people it’s really not ready for what we thought it was ready for, it’s too soon.” The group had gathered for a friend’s birthday, they said. At the time, the virus was “out of …

Column: How the coronavirus has made chumps out of governors coast-to-coast
4 years, 6 months ago

Column: How the coronavirus has made chumps out of governors coast-to-coast

LA Times  

A blustering Florida Gov. — Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., about his state’s surge in COVID-19 cases Instead, he said, Florida’s death rate was better than that of the Northeast, Midwest and other Southern states. At 14 deaths per 100,000 residents, Florida ranks 26th in its death rate -- much better than New York’s nation-leading rate of 158 but about even …

Florida Takes A 'Baby Step' To Reopening Its Economy, Shut Down To Stem Coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Florida Takes A 'Baby Step' To Reopening Its Economy, Shut Down To Stem Coronavirus

NPR  

Florida Takes A 'Baby Step' To Reopening Its Economy, Shut Down To Stem Coronavirus Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Florida will begin reopening its economy on Monday. Ron DeSantis says all of the state except for three counties in Southeast Florida meet the Phase 1 guidelines identified by the White …

Florida surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths, 30,000 cases
4 years, 8 months ago

Florida surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths, 30,000 cases

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida’s deaths from the new coronavirus surpassed 1,000 Friday and the number of confirmed cases reached 30,000 as committees advising Gov. “We need to show, ‘Look, this is going to be an issue, it is not necessarily going away, but we know what we’ve got to do and we have a plan to go forward.’” The …

Coronavirus storm looms over Florida as Donald Trump urges US states to reopen economies
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus storm looms over Florida as Donald Trump urges US states to reopen economies

ABC  

Florida is a place so easy and breezy in America's imagination that they call it the Sunshine State. Testing is so low that Florida's governor Ron DeSantis dispatched the National Guard to swab entire aged care facilities. The state's largest aged care advocacy group reportedly sent a letter to the Governor, requesting "immunity from any liability, civil or criminal" for …

2 Florida officers die from coronavirus, cases top 11,000
4 years, 9 months ago

2 Florida officers die from coronavirus, cases top 11,000

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Two Florida law enforcement officers have died from coronavirus as the number of positive cases in the state topped 11,500, officials said Saturday. Bennett was one of 21 deputies, firefighters and civilian employees of the Broward Sheriff’s Office who have tested positive for coronavirus, Tony added. The law enforcement deaths come as the total number of …

Florida governor doesn’t want cruise ship to dock in state
4 years, 9 months ago

Florida governor doesn’t want cruise ship to dock in state

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Gov. DeSantis said later Monday he misspoke when he said he expects South Florida’s four counties — Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe — would be on near-lockdown until mid-May. DeSantis said it would be “a mistake” to bring the passengers from Holland America’s Zandaam onshore for treatment because South Florida already has a high number …

Florida coronavirus checkpoints to screen motorists
4 years, 9 months ago

Florida coronavirus checkpoints to screen motorists

CNN  

CNN — Florida has opened highway checkpoints to screen for motorists entering the state from areas experiencing substantial community spread of coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/6bK78Oy7Jd — FLHSMV March 29, 2020 Law enforcement officers are directing travelers entering Florida on Interstates 10 and 95 to weigh stations. Last Tuesday, DeSantis mandated a 14-day self-quarantine or isolation period for travelers coming to Florida from …

Florida governor’s coronavirus dilemma: health vs. economy
4 years, 9 months ago

Florida governor’s coronavirus dilemma: health vs. economy

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida Gov. “I don’t think Ron DeSantis makes decisions without consulting with the president, or those close to the president,” said State Rep. Anna Eskamani, a Democrat from Orlando. “We can’t solve the economic health crisis without fixing the public health crisis,” Eskamani said. “We can’t sail a sailboat when there’s no wind in the sails, …

Florida coronavirus: Governor mandates self-quarantine for travelers coming from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
4 years, 9 months ago

Florida coronavirus: Governor mandates self-quarantine for travelers coming from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

CNN  

Washington CNN — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order mandating a 14-day self-quarantine or isolation period for travelers coming to Florida from airports in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. “I hereby direct all persons whose point of departure originates from outside the State of Florida in an area with substantial community …

State and local officials take a harder line on the virus
4 years, 9 months ago

State and local officials take a harder line on the virus

Associated Press  

Nearly 7 million people in the San Francisco area were all but confined to their homes Tuesday, while Florida put a damper on spring break and St. Patrick’s Day by ordering the closing of all bars, as state and local officials took an increasingly hard line against the coronavirus. We’ve been through this many, many times.” Election officials in Florida, …

Florida coronavirus: Miami Beach’s spring break ‘canceled’ as state sprints to get ahead of pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Florida coronavirus: Miami Beach’s spring break ‘canceled’ as state sprints to get ahead of pandemic

CNN  

CNN — With four deaths, Florida was already on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis, but with a significant spike in cases over the weekend, the state is ramping up its response to protect citizens. While it was business as usual Saturday on South Beach – spurring federal health officials to greet sunbathers with a floating sign warning them …

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