By Marsha Mullings, MPH
USA
Cases: 94.7 million
Deaths: 1.05 million
Florida
Cases: 7.0 million
Deaths: 80,027
Update
*Coronavirus cases continue to fall across the US.
*The daily average number of new cases is 87,000, an 8% decrease over the last two weeks.
*In Florida, new coronavirus cases are continuing to fall but deaths have increased 29% over the last two weeks.
*The daily average number of new cases in Florida is 5,500, a 14% decline over the last two weeks.
Announcement
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of new COVID-19 boosters against coronavirus. According to the CDC, the updated COVID-19 boosters add Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 spike protein components to the current vaccine composition, helping to restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination by targeting variants that are more transmissible and immune-evading.
Individuals are encouraged to obtain COVID-19 booster shots to enhance their immunity to infection and severe disease. Please contact your health care provider for more information about vaccine boosters.
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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