Greetings neighbors, this is the Miami Corona Project Daily Update for Saturday, May 2nd, 2020:

As of yesterday, there have been 12,389 positive cases of coronavirus across the county, with 1,576 hospitalizations and a total of 358 deaths–six more than yesterday.  The data show that nursing homes and assisted living facilities have accounted for one  in three coronavirus deaths in the state.

Florida health administrators Friday released detailed information about coronavirus fatalities at long-term care facilities in the state after more than a month of refusing to discuss the virus’ toll. But as has been the case throughout the pandemic, the new numbers raise questions about their reliability.

The data show that nursing homes and assisted living facilities have accounted for one  in three coronavirus deaths in the state.

South Florida, which has been the epicenter of COVID-19 infections in the state, accounted for nearly half of all deaths at elder-care facilities. Miami-Dade County, with 95 verified deaths, topped the list, followed by Broward County, at 53, and Palm Beach at 52. 

Across the United States, the national total of positive cases is now 1,098,565, the total number of dead has risen to 64,577.

Let’s hope today brings better news.  I’ll update you tomorrow.