By Marsha Mullings, MPH
USA
Cases: 97.4 million
Deaths: 1.1 million
Florida
Cases: 7.2 million
Deaths: 82,176
Update
Coronavirus cases have been flat across the US over the last two weeks.
The daily number of deaths remains flat, an average of 350. The death rate from COVID-19 disease has remained constant over the last four months.
In Florida, new coronavirus cases have risen two percent (2%) over the previous two weeks. Deaths have risen seven percent (7%), over the last two weeks.
Announcement: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an increase in RSV detections and hospitalizations recently. According to the CDC, Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Please visit CDC’s website for additional information on RSV. https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/high-risk/index.html
For more information on coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention, visit www.FloridaHealth.org; nyt.com; www.coronavirus.jhu.edu; www.cdc.gov;