ORLANDO, Fla. – State health officials have reported another death in Florida due to the coronavirus, as the number of confirmed Florida cases increased to 328 Wednesday evening.
New data released at 6 p.m. showed one new death in relation to COVID-19 and that 14 new patients are being treated for the illness, according to the Florida Department of Health database.
These new cases are either Florida residents or visitors diagnosed within the Sunshine State. Currently, there are 299 residents being treated for the virus, another 29 who do not typically reside in Florida.
Florida health officials said one person died in Clay County Wednesday who had previously tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the state’s death toll to eight.