“#BREAKING! A sad Florida milestone, #COVID19 deaths in nursing homes and other long-term care settings eclipses 10,000, according to @HealthyFla. Total deaths now stand at 10,034. Praying for residents, staff and their families.”
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Learn MoreA sad milestone...Florida COVID-19 death toll in nursing homes and other long term care settings climbs above 10K!
“#BREAKING! A sad Florida milestone, #COVID19 deaths in nursing homes and other long-term care settings eclipses 10,000, according to @HealthyFla. Total deaths now stand at 10,034. Praying for residents, staff and their families.”
“#BREAKING! A sad Florida milestone, #COVID19 deaths in nursing homes and other long-term care settings eclipses 10,000, according to @HealthyFla. Total deaths now stand at 10,034. Praying for residents, staff and their families.”