Stateâs deaths rise by 31 day after 65; casesâ increase 3,2131 vs. 3,977
Coronavirus in Florida (Source: WPTV)
By Allen Cone | May 9, 2021 at 4:40 PM EDT - Updated May 17 at 3:31 PM
Floridaâs coronavirus cases rose by 3,231, the fewest for a non-Monday since 2,539 Oct. 18 but a U.S. high for the fifth day in a row, and a day after 3,977, as deaths increased by 31 after 65 Saturday, the Florida Health Department announced Sunday afternoon. Also, Palm Beach Countyâs daily first-time positivity rate remained below 5 percent but the state went back above the target after three days below it.
Of the increased deaths reported, 7 more were people 85 and older and long-term facilities increased by 6.