Florida, With Large Elderly Population, Faces a Crisis in Nursing Homes as Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket
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New coronavirus cases are surging in Florida, a state that has a large retirement-age population. With COVID-19 posing a significant threat to those 65 and older, the rising number of cases throughout the state has long-term care facilities on high alert for signs of the virus among residents and employees.