Florida Surpasses New York’s 2020 Peak With New Hospitalization Record

Topline Florida on Tuesday reported a new all-time record for Covid-19 hospitalizations, which pushes the state’s rate of hospitalization above the peak recorded by New York at the start of the pandemic—but still doesn’t appear to be shifting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on his stance against reimposing public health restrictions as the more infectious delta variant surges. MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 08: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the media about the cruise industry … [+] during a press conference at PortMiami on April 08, 2021 in Miami, Florida. The Governor announced that the state is suing the federal government to allow cruises to resume in Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts The number of Floridians hospitalized has jumped past 15,000 after increasing 1,192 from Monday, according to data published by the Department of Health and Human S… Click below to read the full story from Forbes
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