MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – The number of Floridians dead from COVID-19 is approaching 34,000, according to the state, but a recent study by the American Journal of Public Health suggests that the number is actually much higher. “Total deaths are significantly higher than historical trends in Florida even when accounting for COVID-19-related deaths,” the study concluded. “The impact of COVID-19 on mortality is significantly greater than the official COVID-19 data suggest.” [TRENDING: Gaetz investigated over relationship | Disney paying workers who get vaccine | Dozens get COVID after vaccine shots] The researchers compared estimated and recorded death data during the pandemic, News 6 partner Local 10 News reports.