Coronavirus: Florida tops 15,000 cases, 300 deaths; no new deaths in Northeast region
This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. For the latest news on the coronavirus, subscribe to our free newsletter and download our app. Please support local journalism by subscribing to the Times-Union/jacksonville.com.
The Florida Department of Health reported 15,698 cases of the coronavirus in its late Wednesday update, up from 14,747 the previous day.
The numbers include 15,234 Florida residents and 464 non-Florida residents.
Florida’s death toll increased to 323 by Wednesday afternoon.
The state has confirmed 880 cases in Northeast Florida, up from 825 Tuesday. The region’s confirmed death count remained at 21 Wednesday, the same as Tuesday.
According to the state, 144,570 people have been tested.
Statewide
Hospitalizations: 2,082
Deaths: 323
Cases in Northeast Florida
Duval: 557
Clay: 99
St. Johns: 156
Nassau: 29
Baker: 15
Putnam: 24
Duval
Total Cases: 557
Age Range: 1 to 97
Men: 249
Women: 281
Deaths: 10
Clay
Total Cases: 99
Age Range: 18 to 95
Men: 47
Women: 51
Deaths: 7
St.Johns
Total Cases: 156
Age Range: 9 to 91
Men: 85
Women: 70
Deaths: 2
Nassau:
Total Cases: 29
Age Range: 21 to 84
Men: 12
Women: 17
Deaths: 0
Putnam:
Total Cases: 24
Age Range: 14-82
Men: 12
Women: 12
Deaths: 1
Baker:
Total Cases: 15
Age Range: 24-97
Men: 5
Women: 10
Deaths: 1
County-by-county map
Tracking the spread of coronavirus cases in the US and worldwide
FAQ: Coronavirus
Coronavirus is spreading in the U.S. Here's everything to know, from symptoms to how to protect yourself. [USA TODAY]
Worried about the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Here is what you should be aware of, from symptoms to best practices for avoiding the disease, including what you should do if you suspect you have contracted coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | Read more