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The state reported fewer than 6,000 new cases of coronavirus for the first time in a week, while the 33 deaths are the lowest total since April 11.

The number of new positive daily coronavirus cases in Florida dropped by 10 on Thursday, while the 78 deaths recorded since a day earlier was the most in the last seven days.

The Florida Department of Health said 6,772 people tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours, along with 45 deaths statewide.

In its Sunday report, the Florida Department of Health reported seven people died due to a primary diagnosis of COVID-19. There were 5,520 new cases, with a positivity rate of 7.65%.

The toll of COVID-19-related deaths in Florida surpassed 130 for the second-straight day Wednesday.The Florida Department of Health reported 139 people…

Florida shattered the record for the number of coronavirus cases reported in a 24-hour period, and also set a national mark for daily cases.According to…

WUSF will be providing the latest news and information on coronavirus in Tampa Bay and across the state. Here are the latest developments:Here are the…

Florida wrapped up a historic week during the coronavirus pandemic Friday. State health officials recorded the highest number of both new coronavirus…

According to the Florida Department of Health's Monday report, almost half of the statewide deaths were in the Tampa Bay area.Of the 22 deaths in the…

According to the Department of Health, the number of people who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus in Florida has passed 100,000.The state’s Monday…

The Tampa Bay area continues to see unsurpassed numbers of new coronavirus cases, with 551 more people testing positive since Tuesday.It’s the first time…

Florida health officials reported the highest daily increase in new coronavirus infections in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday.In a 24-hour period, 259 more…