APRIL 22, 2020

Seven of our neighbors have been pronounced dead in the last 24 hours. As of April 22nd, 2020, there have been a total of 240 deaths due to coronavirus across Miami-Dade County. May those who have fallen to the pandemic rest in peace.

Total number of cases (Miami-Dade County): 10,153

Total number of hospitalizations: 1,036

Total number of deaths: 240

New cases in the last 24 hours: 97

New deaths in the last 24 hours: 7

Greetings neighbors, this is the Miami Corona Project Daily Update for Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020:

As of yesterday, there have been 10,056 positive cases of coronavirus across the county, with 1,018 hospitalizations and a total of 233 deaths–ten more than yesterday.

Across the United States, the national total of positive cases is now 820,104, the total number of dead has risen to 44,228.

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

ON THIS DAY

High school seniors are facing an unprecedented school year that has impacted how they will be celebrating their achievements. Yesterday, Miami-Dade County Public Schools released details on exactly what graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 will look like. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho offered virtual graduations or postponing in-person graduations until an all clear, even if it happens months away. A social media campaign will also be dedicated to commemorating seniors and special recognition for those receiving college and athletic scholarships, military and first-generation graduates, top 10% of graduates, Silver Knight award nominees, and those with exemplary community service.

The Miami Herald – Miami’s high school seniors to get virtual graduations now, in-person ceremonies later