Coronavirus Report: as of May 31, 2021

By Marsha Mullings, MPH

 USA33 million cases, 596,000 deaths

Florida

2.3 million cases, 94,930 total hospitalizations, 36,774 deaths

Broward241,567 cases, 10,435 total hospitalizations, 3,069 deaths

Update

New coronavirus infections continue to drop significantly across the US. No state is seeing an increase in daily infections.

There is an average of 23,000 new infections daily. This is the fewest in nearly a year.

Daily COVID-19 deaths have continued to decline markedly.   The average number of daily deaths in the US is 450.

40 % of the US population is fully vaccinated, 50% have received at least one shot.

49% of Floridians have received one dose of vaccination; 38% are fully vaccinated.

Advisory

The risk of infection with coronavirus and the possibility of developing COVID-19 disease remain extremely high for people who are unvaccinated. Remaining vigilant against disease transmission is critical. Practice good COVID-19 control strategies:

Observe social distancing guidelines (6 feet or more of separation from others).

Practice good hand hygiene (wash hands frequently with soap and warm water or use hand sanitizers).

Wear a mask when out in public if you are unvaccinated.

For more information on coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention, visit www.FloridaHealth.org;

www.coronavirus.jhu.edu;  www.cdc.gov.