Florida Could Become COVID-19 Epicenter In U.S. After Case Spike

Florida is experiencing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with over 4,000 new infections reported in a single day. The total number of cases is nearing 98,000, with more than 3,000 deaths. Scientists warn that Florida could become the next epicenter of the virus in the US. Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledges that the rise in cases cannot be solely attributed to increased testing, as the positivity rate is accelerating. He emphasizes the need for businesses to enforce social distancing. Most of Florida is in phase two of reopening, allowing limited operations for restaurants and bars. Other states like Arizona, California, and Nevada are also seeing spikes in infections.

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