COVID19: Opinion and Discussion

[PoppaJ]

Florida breaks single-day COVID case record​

Dec 31, 2021 4:36 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported more than 75,900 new cases of COVID-19 in Florida.

That tally raises the 7-day average daily to 42,600, which is twice as high as it was at the peak of this summer’s surge when the delta variant fueled a surge of infections in the state.

Friday’s report marks a single-day record for the number of new cases in Florida. It breaks the record set a day earlier when more than 58,000 cases were reported in the state. The omicron variant of the coronavirus has spiked in Florida and across the nation over the past few weeks.

Soaring numbers during the holiday season have sent tens of thousands of people to COVID-19 testing centers across Florida, resulting in long lines in many areas.

PBS

Florida breaks single-day COVID case record

The omicron variant of the coronavirus has spiked in Florida and across the nation over the past few weeks.

www.pbs.org

And DeSantis refuses to open state testing sites.
Remember trump once said.
“If we didn’t do any testing, we would have very few cases.”

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[elgordoboy]

And DeSantis refuses to open state testing sites.
Remember trump once said.
“If we didn’t do any testing, we would have very few cases.”

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I’m thankful I’m in Florida

 

[PoppaJ]

I’m thankful I’m in Florida

Forty nine other states are also thankful you’re in Florida.

 

[elgordoboy]

States can be thankful?

Forty nine other states are also thankful you’re in Florida.

 

[PoppaJ]

COVID-19 cases more than doubled in Northwest Florida over the holidays

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[Teresa]

COVID-19 cases are continuing to increase rapidly across the United States, and the overall level of community transmission remains high. The current 7-day average of daily new cases is 586,391, an 85.7% increase from the previous 7-day period. This is significantly higher than the previous highest 7-day average of 250,431 observed in January 2021.

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and can help prevent COVID-19 and severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Everyone ages 5+ years is eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine, and everyone ages 12+ years is eligible for a free COVID-19 booster shot.

Do your part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

- Get vaccinated.
- Get a booster dose when you’re eligible.
- Wear a mask in indoor public settings.
- Get tested or take a self-test before gathering with people you don’t live with.

Learn more: COVID Data Tracker.

 

[S-dubOg]

Aren't positive tests an asinine stat at this point, given what we know about asymptomatic and mild symptom cases? Wouldn't hospitalizations and better yet hospitalizations without underlying conditions be a more reasonable gauge?

 

[PoppaJ]

Florida COVID update: State breaks single-day record with 76,887 cases, and more in ICU​

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article257131682.html

 

[Teresa]

Aren't positive tests an asinine stat at this point, given what we know about asymptomatic and mild symptom cases? Wouldn't hospitalizations and better yet hospitalizations without underlying conditions be a more reasonable gauge?

Cases, hospitalizations and death rates have all been significant data this entire pandemic.

We have always been very lacking in testing in this country which is one of the most important things we should have in place for many reasons as we attempt to work, go to school and go about our lives.

 

[S-dubOg]

Cases, hospitalizations and death rates have all been significant data this entire pandemic.

We have always been very lacking in testing in this country which is one of the most important things we should have in place for many reasons as we attempt to work, go to school and go about our lives.

I think all of those stats with more details are the more important stats of covid, but agree to disagree