As Florida’s Covid-19 Cases Pass 500,000, Desperate Cities And Counties Fight For Dwindling Federal Dollars

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One of the country’s hardest-hit states, Florida surpassed 500,000 coronavirus infections on Wednesday against a backdrop of dwindling federal aid that has turned local governments against each other. ...

[+]Despite a recent dip in new infections, Florida reported an additional 5,409 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the Sunshine State’s total to over 500,000, while setting a new record for hospitalizations.Compounding the state’s struggle to contain the pandemic is the threat of dwindling federal aid under the Coronavirus Relief Fund, a $150 billion federal program that helps with the purchase of protective equipment, payment of first responders and other coronavirus-associated costs.

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