BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Wednesday is expected to announce the first phase of the state’s reopening plan on Wednesday. The announcement comes a day after DeSantis sat in the White House with President Donald Trump, and infection numbers in Florida continue to rise.
There are 32,846 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida with 1,171 deaths. At least 5,222 are — or have been — hospitalized with COVID-19 related issues. There were 776 new cases of COVID-19 logged in Florida on Monday — a significant increase from the day before. Monday is the most recent day with a “complete” look at the day’s new cases.
In Palm Beach County, at least 2,877 people have tested positive for COVID-19. The death count is 173. The median age of those infected has dropped to 55.
In Boca Raton, there are at least 434 confirmed positive cases, 333 in Delray Beach and 368 in Boynton Beach.
Check BocaNewsNow.com throughout the day for updates on announcements from Governor Ron DeSantis, and updated infection and death counts.
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