Coronavirus Report: February 21, 2022

 By Marsha Mullings, MPH

USA

Cases: 78.5 million

Deaths: 941,000

Florida

Cases:  5.8 million

Deaths: 68,902

Update

*New coronavirus cases continue to drop sharply across the US. The daily average number of new cases is now 103,000 per day, a 65% decrease over the last 2 weeks.

*COVID-19 deaths have begun to decrease across the nation. The daily average number of deaths is now 2,000.

*New coronavirus cases continue to drop sharply in Florida. The state has an average of 5,500 new coronavirus cases each day. This represents a 70% decrease over the last two weeks.

Advisory

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still recommends that everyone wear a mask indoors in public areas with substantial or high transmission of coronavirus, which is most areas of the country. Vigilance is critical to reducing the chance of acquiring an infection. 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; nyt.com; www.coronavirus.jhu.edu;  www.cdc.gov;

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