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Florida reports 67,747 COVID cases as WHO reports ‘welcome decline’ in global figures
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida over the past two weeks has reported 67,747 new instances of COVID-19 and 813 virus-related deaths to the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.
The World Well being Group reported 4.5 million new instances and about 13,500 deaths globally for the week ending Aug. 31, a “welcome decline” of 16% and 13%, respectively, from figures the week prior. The company on Wednesday mentioned case numbers fell from these of the Aug. 31 report by about 12% to only beneath 4.2 million new infections.
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A federal examine that centered on American 9-year-olds confirmed their math and studying scores fell through the pandemic in all areas of the nation. In accordance with these findings, the common math rating fell 7 share factors and the common studying rating fell 5 share factors. Regardless of how the most recent common for math stays 15 factors larger than it was in 1971, with the common studying rating nonetheless seven factors larger, Nationwide Heart for Schooling Statistics Commissioner Peggy Carr known as the examine a “sobering image” of education through the pandemic.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on Thursday determined to endorse new COVID-19 booster photographs from Pfizer and Moderna that concentrate on widespread omicron strains of the virus. The “bivalent” photographs are comprised half-and-half of the unique vaccine and safety towards the BA.4 and BA.5 omicron variations. Walensky mentioned in an announcement that the brand new boosters “will help restore safety that has waned since earlier vaccination and had been designed to supply broader safety.”
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Apart the purpose, actually, well being regulators in India and China declare to have developed two needle-free COVID-19 vaccine choices: a squirt within the nostril developed by Bharat Biotech and an oral inhaler from CanSino Biologics. Dr. Vineeta Bal, an immunologist and professor on the Indian Institute of Science Schooling Analysis in Pune metropolis, mentioned the benefit of Bharat Biotech’s nasal vaccine “is that it could do away with the virus earlier than it has an opportunity to ascertain itself within the lungs and replicate.” Although each vaccines-in-development have been cleared by their host international locations’ governments, Bharat Biotech has reportedly not been fast about releasing the outcomes of its research and has not mentioned when the nasal choice might be launched, whereas CanSino Biologics continues to level to preliminary research and has additionally not forecast a rollout.
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President Joe Biden on Sept. 2 requested that Congress present over $17 billion for COVID-19 response efforts, together with $8 billion to quicken analysis for next-generation vaccines and therapeutics, $7.1 billion for extra vaccines and to replenish private protecting gear within the Strategic Nationwide Stockpile and $2 billion to proceed COVID-19 testing packages. Related requests from the Biden administration relating to COVID-19 haven’t seen motion in Congress.
Tourism within the U.S. over Labor Day weekend broke information set in 2019, in keeping with the Transportation Safety Administration. Although airways say they see no signal of a slowdown in leisure journey, the World Enterprise Journey Affiliation doesn’t anticipate sustained enterprise and company journey to return to pre-pandemic ranges till mid-2026. Some company vacationers remarked they had been extremely restricted from unapproved journey by their employers even till not too long ago, however airways famous journey by small-business operators has recovered practically totally.
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The Related Press contributed to this report.
Under is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 knowledge reported by the CDC and the state on Sept. 9:
Circumstances
There have been 67,747 new coronavirus instances in Florida over the past two weeks. This week, there have been 28,791 instances reported. There have been 38,956 instances the earlier week.
Florida has seen 7,066,234 instances for the reason that virus was first detected on March 1, 2020.
Deaths
The Florida Division of Well being reported a cumulative loss of life toll in Florida of 80,386. There have been 813 fatalities recorded over the previous two weeks, which we get by subtracting the variety of deaths reported by DOH two weeks in the past (79,573) from the present cumulative loss of life toll.
The state stopped reporting the variety of non-residents who died in Florida when the brand new weekly reporting methodology started.
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Hospitalizations
The state Company for Well being Care Administration deleted its present COVID-19 hospitalization database and the state is now not reporting what number of sufferers have been hospitalized with the virus. Nevertheless, Florida remains to be required to report that data to the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention and the CDC continues to launch that data on-line. The newest hospital numbers present 2,531 grownup and 50 pediatric sufferers in Florida.
Positivity charge
The Florida Division of Well being reported the % of optimistic outcomes from coronavirus checks was 12.4% for the week of Sept. 4 however didn’t present how many individuals had been examined through the previous two weeks. Well being officers say the speed ought to stay between 5% and 10% to show a group has a maintain of the virus and is curbing infections.
Under is the Central Florida area breakdown of latest instances and new vaccination numbers between Sept. 2 – Sept. 8.
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| County | Complete instances as of Sept. 8 | New instances since Sept. 2 | Complete individuals vaccinated | % of 6 mo+ inhabitants vaccinated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 164,026 | 697 | 423,080 | 68% |
| Flagler | 26,952 | 142 | 80,346 | 67% |
| Lake | 101,959 | 433 | 257,338 | 67% |
| Marion | 98,777 | 507 | 231,821 | 61% |
| Orange | 449,903 | 1,567 | 1,109.317 | 75% |
| Osceola | 135,844 | 475 | 329,633 | 79% |
| Polk | 243,113 | 1,006 | 470,309 | 63% |
| Seminole | 124,520 | 479 | 333,661 | 69% |
| Sumter | 27,348 | 170 | 105,733 | 66% |
| Volusia | 140,976 | 565 | 359,259 | 63% |
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Florida flyer sparks debate after showing '30 pre-board' Southwest passengers in wheelchairs
A flight passenger took to social media to share a photo of fellow flyers using wheelchairs during the pre-boarding process, sparking a debate among travelers.
The X user captioned the post, “Typical @SouthwestAir flight to Florida!”
“I counted 30 pre-boards needing wheelchair assistance. When we get off the plane 28 of them walk off,” the post continued.
X users took to the comments section to discuss their thoughts on some flyers only using wheelchairs when they board, and not to deplane.
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“Just bc [because] they walk on/off plane doesn’t mean they don’t need assistance or can walk the distance through the terminal to the gate,” one comment said.
A Southwest passenger posted a photo (not pictured) on X showing “30” flyers in Florida using wheelchairs for assistance to board, with allegedly only two flyers using the wheelchairs to deplane. (iStock)
One X user said, “most of them are elders. ambulatory wheelchairs ease their way to gates or exits. back pain, knee pain, recent surgeries, chronic pain, disabilities, any of those things can require them some help even if they can walk.”
“Walking off a plane is a completely different matter than walking thru an entire airport. Many people can manage a few yards but not hundreds of yards,” added another.
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A user commented, “sitting for an extended period of time means that you can probably walk for a little bit longer than getting there.”
Social media users on X reacted to the post with one saying,”most people assume incorrectly that wheelchair users can’t stand up.” (iStock)
“Buddy, some wheelchair users are able to walk short distances. They are called ambulatory wheelchair users. I, myself, am supposed to use walking aids. I’m just stubborn,” commented one.
Another said, “most people assume incorrectly that wheelchair users can’t stand up.”
Southwest Airlines responded to the user’s post and apologized.
“We’re sorry for any disappointment… We appreciate your feedback and hope to create more pleasant memories with you next time,” Southwest’s comment said.
Fox News Digital reached out to the X user and to Southwest Airlines for comment.
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A similar occurrence took place in Fort Lauderdale in 2023 as an X user claimed to witness 20 passengers requesting wheelchair assistance, FOX Business reported.
“Pre-boarding scam at @SouthwestAir 20 passengers boarding using a wheelchair and probably only three need one to deplane,” the user wrote in the post, which included a photo of passengers sitting in wheelchairs.
Another user posted a similar occurrence at a Florida airport in 2023, claiming that “20 passengers boarding using a wheelchair and probably only three need one to deplane.” (iStock)
The post also showed an image of several individuals sitting in wheelchairs.
According to the user’s feed, the flight was canceled, and the user had the same experience.
The user claimed that 14 people on the rebooked flight requested wheelchairs, but only six used them to deplane.
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Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog “View From the Wing,” told Fox News Digital that he sees more passengers requesting wheelchairs on Southwest Airlines than on any other airline.
“Not coincidentally, there’s a greater benefit to doing so with Southwest, where seating is first-come, first-served. Boarding early gets you access to a better seat on board,” said Leff.
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He added, “There are only so many contract workers assisting with wheelchairs at each airport, so frivolous requests hurt those with a real need. Those passengers find themselves waiting longer to deplane, or waiting on the jetbridge for a wheelchair to show up.”
Animals at Central Florida Zoo get extra care as temps drop
As cold weather sweeps across Florida, staff at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens are working to keep their animals safe and comfortable.
SANFORD, Fla. – As cold weather sweeps across Florida, staff at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens are working to keep their animals safe and comfortable.
Signs around the zoo highlight the efforts to protect animals during the chilly conditions. For example, Coral, a two-toed sloth, has temporarily left her outdoor enclosure to enjoy the warmth of a heater indoors.
“When it gets to about 40 degrees, like it will tonight, our primates are ushered inside to their dens,” said Chris Torge, director of animal operations at the zoo. “We also use different types of heat lamps, heat pads, and forced-air heaters for our animals.”
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Some animals require more care than others in cold weather. PJ, a temperature-sensitive rhino, stays warm under large propane heaters and a tarp when temperatures fall below 40 degrees.
However, not all animals mind the cold. The zoo’s Amur leopard thrives in cooler weather, as the species hails from the frigid regions between China and Russia.
Zoo staff customize preparations based on each species’ needs, with some animals requiring little to no extra heat.
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EUGENE – Since coach Dan Lanning took over at Oregon, the Oregon Ducks have become one of the top destinations for receivers all over the country. This season, Oregon had one of the best receiving corps in the nation and secured commitments from the top wide receivers in the class of 2025, including ESPN’s No. 3 overall prospect, Dakorien Moore.
Now, Lanning and his staff have landed a big-time transfer out of Florida State, Malik Benson.
Benson, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound senior from Florida State, has committed to Oregon. The former No. 1 overall junior college recruit out of Hutchinson Community College in Kansas played one season at Alabama and one with the Seminoles before entering the portal and committing to Oregon.
Benson chose Oregon over both Tennessee and Kansas State. He was ranked the No. 91 wide receiver in the transfer portal, according to On3’s 2025 Transfer Portal Player Rankings.
The former Seminole told ESPN on Tuesday that he picked Oregon because he was impressed with the coaching staff and intrigued by the opportunity to play with quarterback Dante Moore, a transfer from UCLA who served as Oregon’s backup QB this season.
“He’ll be a Heisman finalist next year. 100%. Next year,” senior wide receiver Tez Johnson said of Moore. “That boy can throw a ball like no other. I’ve never seen nothing like it.”
Next season, Moore will have another experienced receiver to target in Benson.
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The 2024 season was anticipated to be Benson’s final season of collegiate football before presumably testing his chances in the NFL Draft. However, he now has one more year of eligibility remaining due to the NCAA waiver granted to former junior college players.
“I’m just glad that the Lord blessed me with another opportunity and another year,” Benson told ESPN. “I will not take this for granted.”
In 2024, Benson appeared in all 12 games for the Seminoles. He finished the season with 25 catches for 311 yards and a touchdown. Benson also recorded two rushing attempts and one punt return.
Prior to playing at Florida State, Benson played at Alabama under head coach Nick Saban. While at Alabama, Benson made 14 appearances and six starts. He had 13 receptions for 162 yards, with his best showing of the season coming against Texas, where he recorded two receptions for 33 yards.
Before transitioning to Power 5 football, Benson had the challenge of proving himself at the junior college level, and he exceeded expectations. During his two seasons at Hutchinson, Benson recorded 2,152 receiving yards while ranking second in program history with 21 receiving touchdowns.
Benson has the opportunity to make an impact right away with Oregon, as the Ducks have lost multiple receivers to the NFL, including Johnson, Traeshon Holden, and potentially Evan Stewart, who has yet to make a decision. Benson is sure to provide a boost to Oregon’s 2025 roster as the program looks for redemption after falling to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. Although it is very early, given the talent and experience on Oregon’s future roster, the Ducks have another opportunity to make the College Football Playoff and contend for a national championship.
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