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Florida coronavirus updates: 144 deaths and 9,000 cases across state; churches staying open for Easter
Marc Freeman
By MARC FREEMAN
SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL |
APR 02, 2020 | 6:34 PM
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Governor Ron DeSantis explains his decision not to order the closure of churches and places of worship.
More than 9,000 people have tested positive for the new coronavirus across Florida, with an official death count of 144, according to figures released Thursday evening.
That’s a jump of over 1,000 cases and 40-plus deaths in one day.