Florida's reopening met with record daily coronavirus cases
TALLAHASSEE — Florida has reported a three-day run of increased coronavirus cases as it reopens its economy and jockeys to host the Republican National Convention.
On Thursday, the Florida Department of Health reported 1,419 new coronavirus cases, the biggest single-day increase in cases since the state began reporting daily figures in March and a 2 percent increase in total cases, bringing the state’s total to 60,183.
The previous highest reporting day was April 17, when the state reported 1,413 new cases, a 6 percent increase at the time.
On Wednesday, the department reported 1,317 additional cases, which had been the biggest one-day increase since the April 17 previous high.
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