By Marsha Mullings, MPH
USA
Cases: 92.1 million
Deaths: 1.03 million
Florida
Cases: 6.9 million
Deaths: 78,047
Update
New coronavirus cases are falling steadily across the US.
The daily average number of cases is now 120,000, an 8% decline over the last two weeks.
New cases are falling across Florida. The state reports an average of 9,400 new cases per day, a 14% decrease over the last two weeks.
Deaths in the state are still on the rise, despite the falling cases. Deaths have risen 11% over the last two weeks.
For more information on coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention, visit www.FloridaHealth.org; nyt.com; www.coronavirus.jhu.edu; www.cdc.gov;
Other infectious disease note
Monkeypox – The Biden administration has declared Monkeypox a national health emergency as cases continue to rise rapidly across the US.
The Numbers:
28,220 cases reported in 88 countries
7,510 confirmed cases in the United States
888 confirmed cases in Florida
324 confirmed cases in Broward County
Monkeypox is an infectious disease that causes pox-like vesicles on the face, hands, and other parts of the body. The disease is spread by direct physical contact with someone who is infected with the disease. Anyone is at risk for Monkeypox.
Monkeypox symptoms
People with monkeypox get a rash that may be located on or near the genitals (penis, testicles, labia, and vagina) or anus and could be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth.
The rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing.
The rash can initially look like pimples or blisters and may painful or itchy.
Other symptoms of monkeypox can include:
Fever
Chills
Swollen lymph nodes
Exhaustion
Muscle aches and backache
Headache
Respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)
You may experience all or only a few symptoms
Sometimes, people have flu-like symptoms before the rash.
Some people get a rash first, followed by other symptoms.
Others only experience a rash.
For more information on Monkeypox, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/index.html
