Florida had more than 5,900 deaths linked to COVID-19 in 2024 — but the total was far lower than during the previous four years.
Data posted on the Florida Department of Health website on Monday showed Miami-Dade County had the largest number of COVID-19 linked deaths in the state with 521. Palm Beach County had 450 and Broward 312.90 percent of deaths also involved residents between 65 and older.
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