The Florida Department of Health also reported that 13.05% of all tests came back positive, up from 8.92% reported on Thursday.
The Florida Department of Health reported 8,942 new coronavirus cases on Friday, shattering the record of 5,508 reported on Wednesday.
A couple sit on the intracoastal waterway as sun-seekers return to the beach during a phased reopening from measures taken to slow the spread of coronavirus disease , in St. Pete Beach, Florida, U.S. May 4, 2020.The Florida Department of Health reported 8,942 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, shattering the record single-day spike of 5,508 reported on Wednesday.
When asked on Thursday about Florida's reopening, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state doesn't have plans for continuing its step-by-step reopening. He added that the state "never anticipated" to continue moving forward at this point.
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