Florida reported its highest number of new coronavirus cases on Thursday—more than any day since the pandemic began, as rolling averages for new cases and percentage of tests coming back positive continue to rise a little over two weeks after some beaches in the state were packed for Memorial Day. MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JUNE 10: Beachgoers take advantage of the opening of South Beach on June 10, ... [+] 2020 in Miami Beach, Florida. Miami-Dade county and the City of Miami opened their beaches today as the area eases restrictions put in place to contain COVID-19. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)Florida’s Department of Health reported 1,698 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, which is almost 20% higher than the 1,419 cases recorded on June 4—the old daily high. But hospitalizations—another key metic—haven’t taken a significant jump yet, while deaths have generally trended downward this month, though increases in those stats can lag behind a rise in cases.

Source: Forbes June 11, 2020 17:48 UTC