ES / EN
- March 24, 2023 -
No Result
View All Result
OnCubaNews
  • World
  • Cuba
  • Cuba-USA
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Infographic
  • Culture
    • Billboard
  • Sports
  • Styles / Trends
  • Media
  • Special
  • Cuban Flavors
  • World
  • Cuba
  • Cuba-USA
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Infographic
  • Culture
    • Billboard
  • Sports
  • Styles / Trends
  • Media
  • Special
  • Cuban Flavors
OnCubaNews
ES / EN
Home World USA

New all-time record for coronavirus cases in Florida: 5,508, almost double that of the previous day

Although they appeal to the compliance of protection measures, in an election year the political class doesn’t seem interested in increasing police work at the risk of losing popularity.

by Rui Ferreira, rui
June 25, 2020
in USA
0
A group of people walks through Miami Beach this June 24, 2020 without respecting the mandatory use of the protective mask. Photo: Cristóbal Herrera/EFE.

A group of people walks through Miami Beach this June 24, 2020 without respecting the mandatory use of the protective mask. Photo: Cristóbal Herrera/EFE.

Help us keep OnCuba alive here

The COVID-19 pandemic’s comeback in Florida seems to be the never-ending story. This Wednesday the highest figure was reached in absolute terms: 5,508 new cases, 2,222 more than the previous day, with which the state increases the figure to 109,014.

“This reality points to two alternatives. Or the coronavirus is reaching its second wave and the economic and social reopening has contributed to it. Or the political authorities don¡t have any strength to protect the population from an almost unknown and very, very serious disease,” epidemiologist Jesús de Armas clearly tells OnCuba.

When he speaks of force to enforce compliance with protection measures, De Armas refers to the fact that the police is unable to control the activities of young people on the streets. Although the use of the mask is mandatory, many young people still don’t wear it even in the crowded streets, as in Miami Beach. County Mayor Carlos Giménez warned Tuesday night that he was going to be very tough, but did not refer to a particularly dissuasive measure, as authorities in Broward County, north of Miami, did, who this Wednesday announced fines of 15,000 dollars for anyone caught on the street without a mask on.

The new record of cases in Florida, in general, occurs parallel to that of Miami-Dade County, which has its own figures. That is, 957 new cases, 374 more than Tuesday, a third higher, for a total of 27,779 since the beginning of March.

La COVID-19 se expande en Florida porque los jóvenes no cumplen las reglas de protección

This is also due to the increase in screening tests, which showed an increase of 25% of patients, 15% more than admitted by the Center for Disease Control to maintain confinement in homes and the closing of commercial activities.

But five months away from the elections, politicians are reluctant to return to confinement because at least in Miami-Dade County the elections this year are characterized by a total movement of responsibilities. For example, Mayor Giménez concludes his term and aspires to be a federal congressman. At least three councilors are going to compete for mayor. The same number of candidates want to be elected to these positions and even on the school board there will be two elections.

“It is absolutely appalling that for what it’s worth politicians don’t care about public health,” De Armas emphasized.

Help us keep OnCuba alive here

Authors

Rui Ferreira, rui
Tags: coronavirus in the U.SFlorida
Previous Post

Coronavirus in Cuba: two new infections, no deaths

Next Post

Cuba-United States relations for beginners (I)

Rui Ferreira

Mi padre era actor y mi abuelo general. Una mezcla lo suficientemente explosiva como para generar un tipo que solo hace preguntas, no le gusta las respuestas a medias, y refleja todo eso en la mejor profesión del mundo. Por lo demás, me gusta viajar y fotografiar. A veces eso da plata, otras veces solo entretiene. Pero siempre vale la pena. Por lo que queda, dejémonos de pretensiones.

rui

Next Post

Cuba-United States relations for beginners (I)

Pandemonium: apropos the Cuban anti-rights religious program (I)

Four COVID-19 positive cases in Cuba today, from Havana and Mayabeque

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

The conversation here is moderated according to OnCuba News discussion guidelines. Please read the Comment Policy before joining the discussion.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Most Read

  • The Enchanted Shrimp of the Cuban Dance

    1785 shares
    Share 714 Tweet 446
  • What foods can be brought to Cuba and what imports are forbidden?

    479 shares
    Share 192 Tweet 120
  • New online form for travelers arriving in Cuba

    102 shares
    Share 41 Tweet 26
  • Italian company announces upcoming opening of shopping center in Havana

    14 shares
    Share 6 Tweet 4
  • Fire in Matanzas destroys several tobacco curing houses

    6 shares
    Share 2 Tweet 2

Most Commented

    • About us
    • Work with OnCuba
    • Terms of use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Moderation policy for comments
    • Contact us
    • Advertisement offers

    OnCuba and the OnCuba logo are registered® trademarks of Fuego Enterprises, Inc., its subsidiaries or divisions.
    OnCuba © by Fuego Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • World
    • Cuba
    • Cuba-USA
    • Opinion
      • Columns
      • Infographic
    • Culture
      • Billboard
    • Sports
    • Styles / Trends
    • Media
    • Special
    • Cuban Flavors

    OnCuba and the OnCuba logo are registered® trademarks of Fuego Enterprises, Inc., its subsidiaries or divisions.
    OnCuba © by Fuego Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Exit mobile version