Florida will face more coronavirus deaths and sooner than anticipated, according to an updated model that shows the impact of the virus.
According to the University of Washington Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation's update Sunday, Florida's peak in cases will hit April 21. When the peak hits, the state will see about 242 deaths per day.
A previous model had projected the peak would take place in early May with 136 deaths per day, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The model has been updated about once a week.
Florida's emergency management chief Jared Moskowitz said the state would be able to meet the need for critical care hospital beds and ventilators when the demand peaks.
According to the Miami Herald, state and county hospitals are not swamped with COVID-19 patients, yet. A survey indicated most ventilators and intensive-care beds remain available for a future surge.
The total deaths in Florida from coronavirus stood at 236 on Monday morning. Florida's Department of Health reported Monday morning an increase of 974 cases from Sunday evening. Total, at least 13,324 people have tested positive for the new coronavirus across the state of Florida.
South Florida has the largest number of cases in the state. Miami-Dade County has the largest number of cases, 4,481. Palm Beach County has the most recorded deaths as of Monday morning reporting 49 deaths.
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