Florida’s sunny beaches and vibrant nightlife are overshadowed by a worrying trend: hospitals overflowing with COVID-19 patients as the Delta variant fuels a record-breaking wave. 🚨 Despite skyrocketing cases, many Floridians are ditching masks, with Miami residents spotted flouting safety guidelines even as children’s hospitalizations climb.
New CDC data shows an average of 54 kids under 18 were hospitalized daily in early August. \"This isn’t just a ‘bad flu season’—it’s preventable,\" says infectious disease expert Dr. Carlos Torres Viera, who warns of \"dangerous complacency\" in communities.
While state leaders debate mask mandates, frontline workers brace for the storm. 💥 \"When people refuse masks, they’re gambling with lives, not just their own,\" adds Dr. Torres Viera. Will Florida course-correct before back-to-school season? Stay tuned.
