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Statewide Coronavirus Cases Surpass 220,000, Increase By Nearly 10,000
Updated Wednesday at noon
Florida surpassed 220,000 positive cases of COVID-19 as Florida’s Department of Health confirmed an additional 9,989 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. Florida has a total of 223,783 confirmed positive cases, according to the state's health department.
Wednesday's update also included the announcement of 48 new deaths, increasing the statewide number to 3,889. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties make up 2,056 of those reported deaths. Monroe County has reported six deaths due to COVID-19.
-WLRN News
Miami Dade Mayor Backtracks On Closures
Updated Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.
After announcing Monday that he would shut down restaurant dining rooms, gyms and other gathering places because of the coronavirus, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez said Tuesday he has reached a compromise that will allow gyms to remain open.
Under the compromise, Gimenez said people will be required to wear face masks at all times in gyms and that “strenuous” activities will have to be done outside.
Along with announcing the compromise about gyms Tuesday, Gimenez said outdoor dining will be allowed at restaurants. Miami-Dade has by far the largest number of coronavirus cases in the state, with Gimenez saying the positive test rate tops 20 percent. He said that rate will have to drop to about 5 percent before restaurants can resume inside service.
— News Service Of Florida
