ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health reported a record number of 217 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday, as Central Florida county leaders work to prepare residents for a potential tropical storm adjusting preparation plans in the wake of the pandemic.The latest numbers from the FDOH show 216 Floridians have died due to complications with the virus, the health department also reporting 1 non-resident death, shattering the state record of most deaths reported within a 24-hour period.
The state previously broke this record Tuesday. The newly recorded deaths brings the state death toll to 6,457. Public health leaders note the state data on the COVID-19 death toll is often delayed by up to two weeks.The health department also.