The latest data published by Florida’s health department showed that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state rose by 8,935, or 4%, on Thursday to a total of 232,718.
The coronavirus-related fatalities in Florida increased by 120 to a total of 4,111 and marked the highest daily jump since the pandemic started.
Market reaction
The US Dollar Index edged higher following this headline and was last seen gaining 0.22% on the day at 96.68. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 was down 0.85% at 3,142.
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