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There were 71 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

304 people die in Florida from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 304 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 2% increase over the previous week.

243 people die in Florida from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 243 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 13.6% increase over the previous week.

84 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Florida during week ending Oct. 29

There were 84 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 2.7% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Florida during week ending Oct. 29

Florida's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1016 people in 75-84 age group in Florida are estimated to have died during week ending October 29

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1016 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 29.

FDOH Encourages Floridians to Be Prepared Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole's Landfall

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2022

In response to Tropical Storm Nicole, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) is working to support local and state response efforts to protect public health during severe weather conditions.

Title: Ultimate Image Coach Leadership and Soft Skills Training Recognized as COVID-Resilient Business of The Year

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2022

Ultimate Image Coach Leadership and Soft Skills Training has been recognized as the COVID-Resilient Business of The Year by Palm Beach Partners Business Matchmaker.

CDC estimates 711 people in 65-74 age group in Florida died during week ending October 29

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 711 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 29.

107 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Florida during week ending Nov. 5

There were 107 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

126 people die in Florida from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 126 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 1.6% increase over the previous week.

650 people die from diseases of the heart in Florida during week ending Oct. 29

There were 650 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Florida in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 20.7% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

133 people die in Florida from diabetes mellitus in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 133 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 7.3% increase over the previous week.

ICYMI: Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Attracting and Developing Skilled Workforce

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2022

Florida’s focus on training workers with the technical skills and credentials is paying off as the Sunshine State has been named number one in the U.S. for attracting and developing a skilled workforce.

Secretary of State Cord Byrd Announces Polls Open Statewide on General Election Day

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2022

“The Department can report that all polls have opened statewide and remain open until 7:00 p.m. local time. Voters still in line at 7:00 p.m. local time will be able to cast a ballot.

Week of October 29: 539 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Florida

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 539 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending October 29.

46 people die in Florida from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 46 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 23.3% decrease from the previous week.

736 people die from cancer in Florida during week ending Oct. 29

There were 736 deaths from cancer reported in Florida in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 23.4% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

62 people die in Florida from kidney disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 62 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 11.4% decrease from the previous week.

CDC reports 493 deaths among Florida Hispanics in week ending Oct. 29