ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health reported more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases in the state on Sunday.
Officials reported 10,105 new COVID-19 cases, a sharp increase from the 4,544 cases reported Saturday.
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State records show this is the highest number of COVID-19 cases reported in the state since July.
Orange County reported the highest number on new cases in Central Florida with 745.
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The record-breaking surge in U.S. coronavirus cases in the past week is being traced not only to large events considered “superspreader” happenings, but to smaller gatherings such as family get-togethers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
So, how can you determine the risk of coming into contact with someone who has the COVID-19 virus, whether it is at a holiday event or during your daily activities?
Click here to learn about a tool that two Georgia Tech professors have developed that can help you assess the risk of attending events both small and large.
See a county-by-county breakdown of total (and new) cases below, and click here for an interactive map of cases statewide.
Orange: 51,575 (+745) - 604 (+1)
Osceola: 15,998 (+256) - 228 (0)
Seminole: 11,490 (+90) - 255 (0)
Polk: 25,252 (+232) - 648 (0)
Volusia: 14,238 (+80) - 342 (+1)
Brevard: 13,602 (+150) - 409 (0)
Flagler: 2,399 (+20) - 40 (0)
Lake: 9,623 (+96) - 243 (0)
Marion: 11,739 (+49) - 364 (0)
Sumter: 3,160 (+12) - 89 (0)
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