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Polk County averaged 118.1 new cases of COVID-19 per day in May, compared to daily averages of 321.5 in December and 413.9 in January.

Polk County averaged 118.1 new cases of COVID-19 per day in May, compared to daily averages of 321.5 in December and 413.9 in January.

Health news: People on the move in Polk's medical community The Ledger WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL Winter Haven Hospital's Bostick Structural Heart Team completed its first MitraClip procedure. The MitraClip repairs a condition called mitral regurgitation. When the mitral valve fails to close completely, it can cause blood to flow backward through the heart. Left untreated, mitral regurgitation can lead to serious complications, including heart failure. This approach helps patients avoid open-heart procedures, meaning they can recover and resume their normal lives sooner. Offering such services is...

The holiday season in Polk County makes it clear that for many, the arts are an essential business. And they're worth saving. "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear," said Will Ferrell's character Buddy the Elf in in the 2003 hit comedy "Elf." But in 2020, singing loud "for all to hear" might be the best way to spread COVID-19, which is considerably less cheerful. And as cases continue to rise across Florida, this holiday season could quickly become dangerous.  That doesn't mean you have to abandon your favorite, time-honored December traditions. Going to s...