Florida now #5 state in country for COVID-19 cases

[skarra]

Based upon the last 24 hours Florida is about to climb that steep curve with total cases and # deaths. This is when we get to see how seriously people took the warnings on social distancing.

United States Coronavirus: 227,221 Cases and 5,349 Deaths - Worldometer (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/)

Stay safe and stay at home if possible. You don't want to be getting sick from anything at this point in time.

[asianthree]

So far I have not seen any posted deaths in TV. Numbers for positive are for everyone in each county. Do we know where just TV stands? The UF numbers are looking promising. Sadly any death is heartbreaking.

[billethkid]

Because of the somewhat unique nature of the Miami area when reporting FL they should always include the Miami area and rest of the state.

The situation in Miami does not reflect for the most part the cross section of life and mix of the rest of the state.

So for me when FL is 5th in rank, I want to know the above numbers as well for a more realistic perspective. Not to imply for one moment there is not a problem else where in the state.

[NotGolfer]

Yet haven't we heard that some areas of the state have "none" reported? As someone said...South Florida has A LOT of cases (sad). I also think I heard that because FL has so many tourists plus seasonal people it makes us more vulnerable. Which is why the social distancing is important as the numbers increase with testing.

[dewilson58]

Florida................8,000 cases.


Dade County 2400
Broward County 1350
Palm County 630


Three counties with ~1/2 of total cases.


Like NY has ~1/2 of total cases.

[Bogie Shooter]

This site, www.floridahealthcovid19.gov , has data by Florida county updated daily.

[golfing eagles]

Florida now #5 state in country for COVID-19 cases

Any surprise since we are the 3rd most populous state?

[manaboutown]

And it has only just begun. The kindling has been lit but the bonfire has not begun to burn.

Stay at home!

[gadaboutgal]

Another website to watch the Covid 19 numbers in Florida. Last Friday, Sumter County had reported 27 cases. Who knows where we will be tomorrow.

[Dond1959]

From a statistical standpoint the numbers really mean nothing. It bugs me when all these numbers are thrown out and nobody really explains what it means for a specific city. We know NYC, Miami area, Southern California are bad, but what about here in The Villages?

So we are #5 in cases, but we are #3 in population, so is that good or bad? Half of Florida cases are in 3 counties in South Florida, so what does that mean for me living in The Villages?

Instead of focusing on these numbers let’s focus on something we can all identify with and relate to. So if we have 8,000 cases and 21 million in the state that is one in every 2,625 people so far have reported cases. This will rise over time and doesn’t include Non reported mild cases. Let’s look at Sumter County. As of 5:00 pm today 63 cases. With a population around 130,000. That is one case per every 2,063 residents.

At least for me those are numbers I can identify with and helps me assess the risk. Each individual will need to assess the risk and what risk they are willing to take (exercise, golf, grocery, store, etc).

[golfing eagles]

From a statistical standpoint the numbers really mean nothing. It bugs me when all these numbers are thrown out and nobody really explains what it means for a specific city. We know NYC, Miami area, Southern California are bad, but what about here in The Villages?

So we are #5 in cases, but we are #3 in population, so is that good or bad? Half of Florida cases are in 3 counties in South Florida, so what does that mean for me living in The Villages?

Instead of focusing on these numbers let’s focus on something we can all identify with and relate to. So if we have 8,000 cases and 21 million in the state that is one in every 2,625 people so far have reported cases. This will rise over time and doesn’t include Non reported mild cases. Let’s look at Sumter County. As of 5:00 pm today 63 cases. With a population around 130,000. That is one case per every 2,063 residents.

At least for me those are numbers I can identify with and helps me assess the risk. Each individual will need to assess the risk and what risk they are willing to take (exercise, golf, grocery, store, etc).

Very true. But large numbers make good headlines.

While it would be near impossible to calculate, I'd love to see a relative risk table of common activities---walking a dog, cycling, golf, grocery shopping, etc. Then you would really be able to assess your risk.

[nututv]

From a statistical standpoint the numbers really mean nothing. It bugs me when all these numbers are thrown out and nobody really explains what it means for a specific city. We know NYC, Miami area, Southern California are bad, but what about here in The Villages?

So we are #5 in cases, but we are #3 in population, so is that good or bad? Half of Florida cases are in 3 counties in South Florida, so what does that mean for me living in The Villages?

Instead of focusing on these numbers let’s focus on something we can all identify with and relate to. So if we have 8,000 cases and 21 million in the state that is one in every 2,625 people so far have reported cases. This will rise over time and doesn’t include Non reported mild cases. Let’s look at Sumter County. As of 5:00 pm today 63 cases. With a population around 130,000. That is one case per every 2,063 residents.

At least for me those are numbers I can identify with and helps me assess the risk. Each individual will need to assess the risk and what risk they are willing to take (exercise, golf, grocery, store, etc).

Exactly, now dwindle that down to how many of the reported cases have died. The chance of you pushing daisies from this has to be far lower than getting whacked on the way to get your 100 rolls of toilet paper. I'm not saying go find a crowd and start hugging everyone but at the same time, lets be realistic and not let the media stir us all into a ball of nutcases. We've already got our fair share of those.

[dewilson58]

Instead of focusing on these numbers let’s focus on something we can all identify with and relate to. So if we have 8,000 cases and 21 million in the state that is one in every 2,625 people so far have reported cases. This will rise over time and doesn’t include Non reported mild cases. Let’s look at Sumter County. As of 5:00 pm today 63 cases. With a population around 130,000. That is one case per every 2,063 residents.

At least for me those are numbers I can identify with and helps me assess the risk. Each individual will need to assess the risk and what risk they are willing to take (exercise, golf, grocery, store, etc).


You appear to be forgetting a couple important items in your 1 per 2k summary.......only 800 tested and people are infectious prior to testing. At one time, New York, Italy, China, etc., each had 63 cases. :throwtomatoes:

[GoodLife]

You appear to be forgetting a couple important items in your 1 per 2k summary.......only 800 tested and people are infectious prior to testing. At one time, New York, Italy, China, etc., each had 63 cases. :throwtomatoes:

Sumter currently has 63 confirmed cases, Lake has 76, Marion has 33

Not sure how many of those are in TV, but here is a report that for every 1 case that is identified, there are 10 undiagnosed cases. I'd be very careful for next 30 days.

How Many People in the United States Actually Have COVID-19? (https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-many-coronavirus-cases-are-there#The-explosion-in-Chinese-cases-due-to-undetected-infections)

[skarra]

Agree that the total # cases is not a good measure as every town/city will be on a different part of the curve. But everyone will experience the curve and no-one has reached it's peak yet.

From observation, if you just look at what people are experiencing you can understand how dangerous this is. e.g. how often have you taken a cruise and returned home with 4 people dead and many others seriously ill from the Flu? Or gone to choir practice and dozens get sick with 2 dead from the Flu. Or heard of a large number of sailors being evacuated from a navy ship because of the serious risk to their health. The # of celebrities that have already been infected and died shows how this touches everyone.

This is clearly not your regular flu, and our actions directly affect both us AND those around us. It still has to fully play out. We need to take it seriously. Keep listening to the scientists, and hopefully by May/June we will be beyond that curve and we will be here to enjoy golf again.

[dewilson58]

Four hours ago, I posted:
Florida................8,000 cases.
Dade County 2400
Broward County 1350
Palm County 630


Now Florida is 9,000 cases.


Dade County 2900
Broward County 1500
Palm County 700


Need to slow this down.

[asianthree]

And yet look at how many states have not shut down anything. How do those states fare from the states that are on lock down

[EdFNJ]

And yet look at how many states have not shut down anything. How do those states fare from the states that are on lock down Iowa and four other states — North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Arkansas — as yet have no state-wide orders. Six states — Wyoming, Utah, Oklahoma, Missouri, Alabama and South Carolina — have at least one city with shelter-in-place rules. As of now, 38 states have full lock-down orders from the top. It changes hourly :) so getting real data might be tough.

See Which States and Cities Have Told Residents to Stay at Home - The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html) (Texas is now under full S.A.H. which is not indicated on the map).

[Chris555]

Early on in CT, the chief health official said for every person diagnosed there are 100 infected people. I would be very careful in TV with a high vulnerability profile. What is happening in the hot spots will happen there also. You are just on a different part of the curve, maybe a week or two behind.

[davem4616]

I've heard what I needed to hear to be able to figure out what I needed to do to stay as safe as possible during this covid-19 crisis

I have absolutely no interest in 'contemplating my navel' around the number of cases in the state of Florida

I'd rather go out and cut my lawn with a pair of shears than try to get my head around all that mis-information

stay at home

social distance

[Debboguch50]

Home | Florida Disaster (http://www.floridadisaster.org) check covid 19 info then click on daily update. When I originally found this it was only 50 pages now close to 200 pages it breaks down what the numbers are by county, city, deaths by area, it also lists male or female if they have traveled and sometimes where.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Didn’t have time to read all the responses, but naturally, with 22M people in the state, we will have a lot more cases than states with a lot less population.

[dewilson58]

And yet look at how many states have not shut down anything. How do those states fare from the states that are on lock down




New York = 90,000


Iowa = 600


:ho:

[marjorie1955]

No thanks to our Governor that thinks all churches are "essential" and everyone should go if they want! This decision will cost him votes in next election no doubt!

[ladyarwen3]

Another website to watch the Covid 19 numbers in Florida. Last Friday, Sumter County had reported 27 cases. Who knows where we will be tomorrow.

Up to 66 yesterday with 2 deaths. Big jump in cases. The website has some really great graphics

[Travelhunter]

Agree that the total # cases is not a good measure as every town/city will be on a different part of the curve. But everyone will experience the curve and no-one has reached it's peak yet.

From observation, if you just look at what people are experiencing you can understand how dangerous this is. e.g. how often have you taken a cruise and returned home with 4 people dead and many others seriously ill from the Flu? Or gone to choir practice and dozens get sick with 2 dead from the Flu. Or heard of a large number of sailors being evacuated from a navy ship because of the serious risk to their health. The # of celebrities that have already been infected and died shows how this touches everyone.

This is clearly not your regular flu, and our actions directly affect both us AND those around us. It still has to fully play out. We need to take it seriously. Keep listening to the scientists, and hopefully by May/June we will be beyond that curve and we will be here to enjoy golf again.

Good point and our great minds in science and medicine tell us to be safe not only for or own well being but for the rest of th e villages

[Andyb]

Mainly because they started flying, driving and busing in from hot spot areas, with limited health care facilities, bringing the virus to Florida.

[kendi]

Scroll down to see US map.

Coronavirus Map: Tracking the Global Outbreak - The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/world/coronavirus-maps.html)

[Twiganne]

How do you arrive at the conclusion that there are people going to church? My church has been closed for a month now. It is a gathering of no more that 10. I can’t imagine any church open that is holding services at this time or the governor contradicting his order of no more than 10.

[biker1]

"Votes" as in plural? I am not so sure. I think we can agree that it will cost him 1 vote.

No thanks to our Governor that thinks all churches are "essential" and everyone should go if they want! This decision will cost him votes in next election no doubt!

[Skunky1]

Wills are being changed to include toilet paper

[Skunky1]

The libraries are closed and Barnes and Noble is still open? Give me a break

[theruizs]

Go to https://floridadisaster.org/globalassets/covid19/dailies/covid-19-data---daily-report-2020-04-02-1715.pdf and scroll down to the listing by city. There are two entries for TV: The Villages, Sumter 39 and; The Villages, Lake 6. That was as of 5pm 4/2/20.

[Heyitsrick]

No thanks to our Governor that thinks all churches are "essential" and everyone should go if they want! This decision will cost him votes in next election no doubt!

"Votes" as in plural? I am not so sure. I think we can agree that it will cost him 1 vote.

To cost him one vote assumes that he previously had that particular vote coming to begin with. I'm guessing that's not the case here.

[dunmyer]

Based upon the last 24 hours Florida is about to climb that steep curve with total cases and # deaths. This is when we get to see how seriously people took the warnings on social distancing.

United States Coronavirus: 227,221 Cases and 5,349 Deaths - Worldometer (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/)

Stay safe and stay at home if possible. You don't want to be getting sick from anything at this point in time.

Remember social distancing is exactly that. The message is to stay at least 6 feet away from someone else. And to wash your hands and try not to touch your face. That is the message. HOW YOU DO THAT is left up to YOU. Some people want to TELL YOU HOW YOU MUST DO THAT. These people should PIPE DOWN. But some people will always nag. Times like these brings out the best and the worst of people.

[BRK1939]

I don't know how to link the video but Dr David Price of Cornell Med Center in NY did a Zoom conference for friends and family providing common sense responses to many issues on this bug -- based on his experience to date treating patients at all levels of exposure. Is fairly long but you do want to watch it all. His one overiding message: social distancing and washing your hands.
The best video I have watched on life with the virus, how you catch it, how to manage it, how to live with someone who is positive, when to check into hospital, masks, shopping, the future normal, etc.

Maybe you can search for it using his name.

[jstaffor67]

go to coronavirus.jhu.edu. click on interactive map. click on USA on left column. admin 1 at bottom gives you state. admin 2 gives you counties.

[toeser]

Based upon the last 24 hours Florida is about to climb that steep curve with total cases and # deaths. This is when we get to see how seriously people took the warnings on social distancing.

United States Coronavirus: 227,221 Cases and 5,349 Deaths - Worldometer (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/)

Stay safe and stay at home if possible. You don't want to be getting sick from anything at this point in time.

Since Florida is the third largest state by population, that means we are doing relatively well.

[toeser]

Yet haven't we heard that some areas of the state have "none" reported? As someone said...South Florida has A LOT of cases (sad). I also think I heard that because FL has so many tourists plus seasonal people it makes us more vulnerable. Which is why the social distancing is important as the numbers increase with testing.

"plus seasonal people"

Seasonal people are leaving, not arriving.

[bilcon]

Why is it important to mention the number of celebrities affected by this flu? Who cares, it's a terrible thing and so many people have lost their jobs, and can't afford to pay their bills. I'm sure the overpaid celebrities will survive on the millions they have made each year.
I am sorry for the ones that lost their lives, but I'm also sorry for all the others that were not celebrities who died as a result of this horrible flu. RIP

[nututv]

A few weeks ago the chicken little reports were saying that this was 10 times more deadly than the common flu. Couldn't find common flu mortality percentage but this new flu is .053%. I'm willing to bet that that is not 10 times worse than the common flu.

[SunnyHester]

The Weather Channel App has an icon on the bottom right hand side of the opening page for COV-19. You can seach any area by name and get the latest numbers by county. Hope this helps.

[Rosie1950]

New York = 90,000


Iowa = 600


:ho:

How many spring breakers that were allowed to board planes and return home, were from Iowa? THATWAS MERELY 2 weeks ago. I can somehow remember that far back, to a time 2 short weeks ago when the beaches weren’t ordered closed!

[Topspinmo]

Based upon the last 24 hours Florida is about to climb that steep curve with total cases and # deaths. This is when we get to see how seriously people took the warnings on social distancing.

United States Coronavirus: 227,221 Cases and 5,349 Deaths - Worldometer (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/)

Stay safe and stay at home if possible. You don't want to be getting sick from anything at this point in time.

I’m surprised it’s not No.1, people come here from all over the world, Disney, cruises, escape winter. And they are still traveling. Last cruise left port around 14 March. Who In they right mind would go on cruises with virus raving the world. Lots of people aren’t too smart. Florida number will go up nothing going to stop that.

[Topspinmo]

A few weeks ago the chicken little reports were saying that this was 10 times more deadly than the common flu. Couldn't find common flu mortality percentage but this new flu is .053%. I'm willing to bet that that is not 10 times worse than the common flu.

Maybe not but it’s more deadly due to no vaccine

[Topspinmo]

Since Florida is the third largest state by population, that means we are doing relatively well.
So far!

[dewilson58]

So far!




I hope you knocked on wood. :pray:

[tossadow]

I don't know how to link the video but Dr David Price of Cornell Med Center in NY did a Zoom conference for friends and family providing common sense responses to many issues on this bug -- based on his experience to date treating patients at all levels of exposure. Is fairly long but you do want to watch it all. His one overiding message: social distancing and washing your hands.
The best video I have watched on life with the virus, how you catch it, how to manage it, how to live with someone who is positive, when to check into hospital, masks, shopping, the future normal, etc.

Maybe you can search for it using his name.

I believe this is the link. Protecting Your Family From COVID-19 by Dr. David Price - YouTube (https://youtu.be/YitWZj9QhdQ)

[nututv]

Maybe not but it’s more deadly due to no vaccine

A few questions I'd like to get as many answers from as possible please.
I just did the numbers. This flu mortality rate is currently floating just above what the swine flu was 10 or so years ago and is dropping daily as more tests are given. I'd venture to guess in 2 weeks it will fall below the swine flu in death rate.
I remember the swine flu well. Had a few friends and family get (they're all still with us btw).
1. Why was there not a global economic shutdown then?
2. Why were governments not shutting down transportation etc. then?
2. Why were people not losing their minds then as they are now?
I'd probably have a few more why's later but those I'm really curious about.

[queasy27]

I have been keeping an eye on number of hospitalizations to gauge severity compared to harder hit counties. Currently 10.5% of Broward's confirmed cases are in the hospital while Sumter has 31%. Not surprising given the demographics but even more reason for us to be cautious.

A plumber was at my house yesterday and was amenable to wearing the gloves and a mask I gave him, but did chide me that more people die of heart disease each year. Well sure dude, but ... not contagious.

I'm also not a big proponent of "thinning the herd" or laissez-faire health policies.

[Sabrina&Bill]

Here in CA, had a plan to put our home up for sale on April 15. That has been put on hold indefinitely. My wife and I will make it to TV at some point.
I’ve read all of these posts and have to shake my head at some of the replies. Trying to keep this short but the FL governor should have put a Shelter in Place order two weeks ago. Anyone disagree? Because of his delay, it’s going to cost many, many Floridian lives. Washing your hands and keeping your social distance is just basic advice. Stay home!!! Minimize the number of trips that you have to leave your home!!! Do NOT let anyone into your home, including family.Walking your dog? Keep others dogs away from your dog. If you have to go out, wear a mask, be careful of what you are touching and when you get home, wash your hands. Every time you leave your home, you increase your risk of contracting the virus and spreading it to someone else. I’m a tennis player, I usually play at least 5 times a week. I miss playing and I miss my fellow tennis friends but we are all making the sacrifice to shelter in place in order to keep Covid-19 from spreading. Don’t underestimate how quickly it can spread. STAY HOME! My wife and I are both retired health care professionals have access to accurate information. Yes, many of us will be infected and survive, maybe even only experience mild symptoms. We are fortune enough to be in good health. People with pre-existing conditions may not be as fortunate. Those of you with asthma, hypertension, diabetes, just to name a few, more common ones, will have a harder time fighting off the virus.
We look forward to being a Villager soon and making TV our home and meeting all of you some day. Stay healthy & Stay home..

[nututv]

I'm also not a big proponent of "thinning the herd"

To a degree, I am.

[billethkid]

To a degree, I am.

On the assumption it is not your heard identified to be thinned!!