ORLANDO, Fla. – The nation is averaging 172,000 new coronavirus cases per day, nearly doubling since the end of October, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Hospitalizations, deaths and the testing positivity rate are also up sharply as the nation approaches Thanksgiving.In Florida, where positive cases are nearly 1 million overall, long lines for coronavirus testing are expected to continue as millions prepare to travel for the holiday, according to emergency management officials.Mike Jachles, of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, said he’s expecting all state-run testing sites to be busy leading up to Thursday.[RELATED: Third wave of COVID-19 pandemic hits Florida, but there is some hope]Anyone hoping to get a test at the.