ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida entered the second workweek under phase one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopening plan, which now includes nail salons, barbershops and hair salons -- much to the relief of the businesses owners and those in need of personal care amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As of Monday, Florida coronavirus cases had reached 40,982, the overall total since March 1. That numbers includes 1,735 deaths and 7,224 severe cases of the respiratory illness requiring hospitalization, according to the Florida Department of Health coronavirus dashboard.
While the DOH reported 14 new deaths Monday morning, it should be noted the death toll is likely higher. Death data is often significantly delayed, according to the DOH.