Officials report first COVID-19 case in Miami-Dade County, 5th case in Broward County

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BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health has announced three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Florida increasing the state’s cases to 31.

One of the new cases is the first in Miami-Dade County, the other is the fifth case in Broward County, and the third is a man who traveled from New York to Volusia County and remains in isolation in St. Johns County.

State official’s report on new positive cases:

  • A 56-year-old man in Miami-Dade County has tested positive. He is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until cleared by public health officials. This is a travel-related case.
  • A 70-year-old man in Broward County tested as positive. He is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until cleared by public health officials. This individual attended an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Conference in Tampa, Florida. The epidemiological investigation is underway.
  • A 63-year-old man is a New York resident who is currently in St. Johns County. He is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until cleared by public health officials. This is a travel-related case where this individual traveled from New York to attend Daytona Bike Week in Daytona. The New York Department of Health is leading the epidemiological investigation for this individual.

Correction:

Officials report first COVID-19 case in Miami-Dade County, 5th case in Broward County


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