Orange County has ‘effectively contained the virus,’ mayor says

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By Lauren Seabrook and Adam Poulisse

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Tuesday during a news conference that Orange County has “effectively contained" the COVID-19 virus.

Florida reports 44 deaths linked to COVID-19 as daily cases remain below 2K

The two-week COVID-19 positivity rate average for Orange County is 4.8%, Demings said.

For the second straight day, health officials reported less than 2,000 new cases of coronavirus statewide.

Reporter Lauren Seabrook is at the news conference, pressing officials for more details. She’ll report what she learns live on Channel 9 Eyewitness News.