Florida is seeing a record number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations amid a nationwide increase in COVID-19 metrics. Some 10,217 confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients were being cared for in hospitals in recent days, according to data submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by facilities. The number was a sharp increase from recent months and above the peak of 10,179 seen on July 23, 2020, according to the Florida Hospital Association. Another record was set over the weekend. Florida, on July 31, reported 21,683 new COVID-19 cases, which was more than 2,000 higher than the previous record set in January. The state reported 30,531 cases on Jan. 2, but skipped Jan. 1, so that number covered two days. The new record came after Florida authorities reported 110,477 new cases in the week of July 23, an increase of 18 percent from the prior week. Florida’s Democratic …
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