Polk County parents' opinions on kids' COVID-19 vaccines polarized
About 2,300 children ages 5 to 11 had received vaccinations in Polk County as of Friday, the Florida Department of Health in Polk County reported.
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About 2,300 children ages 5 to 11 had received vaccinations in Polk County as of Friday, the Florida Department of Health in Polk County reported.
The state reported 360 new weekly cases on Friday, a decrease of 5.7% from the previous report. New infections had jumped 15% a week earlier.
The state reported 360 new weekly cases on Friday, a decrease of 5.7% from the previous report. New infections had jumped 15% a week earlier.
While the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to decline in Polk County, so are the number of people getting vaccinated.
The good news: Last week's new infections didn't double from the week before and more Polk Countians sought vaccinations. But the positivity rate is up.