Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in South Florida on September 9
We’re keeping track of the latest news regarding the coronavirus in South Florida and around the state. Check back for updates throughout the day.
Florida adds 2,056 coronavirus cases and 200 resident deaths, pushing toll past 12,000
11:15 a.m.: Florida’s Department of Health on Wednesday confirmed 2,056 additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s known total to 652,148. There were also 200 Florida resident deaths announced, bringing the resident death toll to 12,115.
Two new non-resident deaths were also announced, bringing the non-resident toll to 154.
Read the report here.
Miami-Dade weighs later curfew and more business reopenings
9 a.m.: A little more than a week after allowing indoor dining at restaurants to resume and coming out of a holiday weekend, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez’s administration is preparing to push the countywide curfew back to 11 p.m. and lift organized sports restrictions at parks.
Citing a steady decrease of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gimenez also said more businesses could soon reopen, including movie theaters.
Read more here.
CATCH UP TO START THE DAY
9 a.m.: Here are the coronavirus headlines to catch you up on what’s happening around South Florida and the state as Wednesday begins.
▪ Lower trend continues as Florida reports 1,823 COVID-19 cases. Death toll hits 11,900.
▪ Trump says pandemic is ‘hopefully’ near end. What do experts say about a second wave?
This story was originally published September 9, 2020 at 9:23 AM with the headline "Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in South Florida on September 9."
