Thursday s Afternoon Update | 6/3/2021
Florida COVID hospitalizations at lowest point in a year
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 are at their lowest level in the state in over a year, the Florida Hospital Association said Wednesday. There were roughly 1,842 COVID hospitalizations in Florida Wednesday. According to their data, the state’s hospitalizations have declined 19% in the last two weeks and stand 38% lower than one month ago. Current hospitalizations stand at only 20 percent of the peak reached in July 2020 with approximately 33 percent of existing hospital capacity available, according to a statement. More from the AP.
CDC says if court rules for Florida in cruise lawsuit, Alaska sailing could be threatened
New filings in the federal lawsuit between Florida and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the restart of the cruise industry have raised the specter that a ruling in Florida’s favor could essentially end any chance for Alaska to welcome cruises this year.