
Florida Covid-19 hospitalizations up 13% from previous peak in July 2020
CNN
Coronavirus-related hospitalizations are up 13% from Florida's previous peak on July 23, 2020, according to the Florida Hospital Association.
FHA said it expects 60% of hospitals in the state to face a "critical staffing shortage" in the next seven days. There are currently 11,515 patients hospitalized with Covid-19 in the Sunshine State, according to a news release Tuesday. FHA reports 84% of all in patients beds and 86.5% of ICU beds are occupied.
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