2,468 deaths, over 75K cases reported this week

The state Department of Health reported 75,906 new coronavirus cases this week among Florida residents to bring the cumulative total to 3,485,163. With 2,468 more fatalities on record, 51,240 Florida residents have died.

This week’s 2,468 deaths reflect an increase from the 2,448 reported last week, but deaths can take several days or weeks to be reported.

The number of weekly cases decreased compared to the previous week’s 100,012. It’s the first time in weeks the number has been under 100,000.

Positivity decreased to 11.2%, but that’s for new cases only and excludes anyone who previously tested positive.

Of note, the state reports deal only with Florida resident cases and exclude non-residents cases, which are no longer available.

Across the state, 8,489 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 for the seven-day period from Sept. 8-14, according to the latest White House report.

In comparison, 10,775 were hospitalized the previous week. The week before that, it was 13,143.

Statewide, 13,427,208 residents, or 70% of people age 12 and up, have received at least one vaccination shot, including 11,208,873 who have completed their shot regimens through Sept. 16.

Central Florida added 16,742 resident infections this week, based on the actual date the state opened the case, for a total of 680,271: 4,669 more in Orange for 217,703; 1,439 more in Osceola for 68,321; 3,250 more in Polk for 122,076; 1,464 more in Lake for 50,713; 428 more in Sumter for 13,750; 1,876 more in Volusia for 71,254; 2,165 more in Brevard for 77,272; 1,451 more in Seminole for 59,182.

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