Florida reports 46,442 coronavirus cases, almost 2,000 deaths

Florida is approaching a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic, reporting close to 2,000 deaths. The official number from the Department of Health on Monday is 1,997. That represents an increase in 24 deaths over 24 hours. Florida officials also reported Monday that the state has 46,442 cases of the new coronavirus, 854 more than on Sunday. South Florida leads the state in the number of …