- Florida’s respite from the pandemic could also be ending. The state’s COVID-19 an infection charge has doubled previously two weeks and the positivity charges are as much as 8 p.c — the very best degree seen since February. Even hospitalizations, which are likely to lag behind infections, are ticking again up throughout the state.
- A brand new pressure of COVID-19 could also be partially accountable. The variant, known as BA.2.12.1 is a part of the omicron household. It might be 23-to-27 p.c extra infectious than BA.2, in response to the New York Division of Well being, and is probably going behind the current spike in infections in that state. The Florida Division of Well being wouldn’t touch upon whether or not the brand new variant was a priority right here.
- Florida’s an infection charge could also be worse than the numbers present. At-home checks will not be reported to state well being officers, and public testing services are tougher to come back by as of late. Meaning many infections will go unreported. Testing charges recovered barely since final week, however are nonetheless at a degree not seen since June 2020.
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20,860: Variety of circumstances reported in Florida previously week.
2,980: Common circumstances a day, a 34 p.c enhance in comparison with the earlier week.
5,899,186: Complete variety of circumstances recorded in Florida.
73,822: Complete pandemic deaths in Florida.
133: Variety of deaths reported previously week.
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Vaccinations
56,553: Vaccinations (first or second doses) administered previously week, a 6 p.c drop in comparison with the earlier week.
83 p.c: Florida residents 5 and up who’re no less than partially vaccinated.
79 p.c: Complete Florida inhabitants that’s no less than partially vaccinated.
82 p.c: U.S. residents 5 and up who’re no less than partially vaccinated.
77 p.c: Complete U.S. inhabitants that’s no less than partially vaccinated.
41,335: Booster doses administered in Florida within the final week, a ten p.c drop in comparison with the prior week.
26 p.c: Complete Florida inhabitants that’s boosted.
30 p.c: Complete U.S. inhabitants that’s boosted.
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Positivity
8 p.c: Florida, in comparison with 6.2 p.c the earlier week.
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Hospitalizations
746: Florida hospitalizations, a 7 p.c enhance in comparison with the prior week.
Editor’s observe: The Tampa Bay Occasions’ weekly COVID-19 abstract now studies information launched by the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention. Earlier studies relied on the Florida Division of Well being. Nevertheless, the state not releases COVID-19 information on a weekly foundation. The change permits us to convey readers probably the most up-to-date COVID-19 information every week. Some CDC information for the Tampa Bay space was not obtainable to be included on this report.
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The right way to get examined
Tampa Bay: The Occasions may also help you discover the free, public COVID-19 testing websites across the bay space.
Florida: The Division of Well being has a web site that lists testing websites within the state. Some data could also be old-fashioned.
The U.S.: The Division of Well being and Human Companies has a web site that may allow you to discover a testing web site.
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The right way to get vaccinated
The COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 and up and booster photographs for eligible recipients are being administered at docs’ workplaces, clinics, pharmacies, grocery shops and public vaccination websites. Many permit appointments to be booked on-line. Right here’s find out how to discover a web site close to you:
Discover a web site: Go to vaccines.gov to search out vaccination websites in your ZIP code.
Extra assist: Name the Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination Help Hotline.
Cellphone: 800-232-0233. Assist is accessible in English, Spanish and different languages.
TTY: 888-720-7489
Incapacity Data and Entry Line: Name 888-677-1199 or electronic mail DIAL@n4a.org.
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