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17,192 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 127 new deaths By FOX 13 News Staff Published  DeSantis urges seniors to get vaccine Meanwhile, many locations do not have enough COVID-19 vaccine to administer it to all residents over 65 who want it. TAMPA, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 17,192 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,323,315. The number of Florida resident deaths has reached 21,673, an increase of 127 since Wednesday's update. In additi...

/ The state reported nearly 65,000 additional positive tests this week, the most in one week since July. The greater Tampa Bay region saw its highest weekly total for positive tests, breaking records set during the summer surge. More people than ever tested positive for the coronavirus in the the greater Tampa Bay region this week. The state reported 14,199 cases of the virus in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Polk, Pasco and Hernando Counties for the week that ended today. The previous highest weekly total for the region was the week ending July 17, when 13,860 cases were recorde...