Prognosis
Florida Hospital Admissions Break Covid Record Set in January
- Surge fueled by a combination of delta variant, unvaccinated
- ‘I don’t want a parade,’ just get the shot, medical chief says
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The highly contagious delta variant is proving a dangerous mix with Florida’s bustling tourism industry -- especially for young adults.
Average daily hospital admissions among 18-39 year olds in Florida have jumped about 150% in the past two weeks to a record-shattering rate, which is exceeded nationally only by a young-adults’ surge in New Mexico last year, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Total single-day admissions with confirmed Covid -- 1,288 on Saturday -- surpassed the previous Florida peak in January, even as older state residents fare better.