Florida reports nearly 4,400 new COVID-19 cases, 82 virus-related deaths

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By Sarah Wilson

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida reported an additional 4,394 cases of coronavirus in the state on Wednesday.

The new cases include 1,003 in Central Florida.

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The increase brings the total number of cases in the state since the pandemic began to 2,253,929.

On Wednesday, the state also reported an additional 82 virus-related deaths.

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Of those, 17 were reported in Central Florida. Orange County reported the largest increase in deaths, with eight reported on Wednesday.

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Face masks in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has suspended all local government emergency orders related to COVID-19 effective immediately, but that doesn't mean all mask requirements are gone. (WFTV Staff)

Face masks in Florida Private businesses are still able to require face masks in Florida. (WFTV Staff)

Face masks in Florida Walt Disney World said they are maintaining their current COVID-19 safety policies at this time. (WFTV Staff)

Face masks in Florida The Florida Department of Education said in a statement that DeSantis' executive order does not apply to schools. (WFTV Staff)

Face masks in Florida The Orlando International Airport is subject to a federal mask requirement, so people catching a flight still are required to wear masks at the airport and on planes. (WFTV Staff)

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See a county-by-county breakdown of total (and new) coronavirus cases below, and click here for an interactive map of cases statewide:

ORANGE: CASES: 137,735 (+301); DEATHS: 1,261 (+8)

OSCEOLA: CASES: 44,565 (+88); DEATHS: 509 (+1)

SEMINOLE: CASES: 34,018 (+69); DEATHS: 495 (+2)

POLK: CASES: 68,433 (+209); DEATHS: 1,322 (+3)

VOLUSIA: CASES: 43,124 (+92); DEATHS: 797 (+1)

BREVARD: CASES: 41,350 (+99); DEATHS: 866 (0)

FLAGLER: CASES: 7,282 (+14); DEATHS: 109 (-2)

LAKE: CASES: 29,593 (+67); DEATHS: 632 (-1)

MARION: CASES: 31,052 (+59); DEATHS: 960 (+2)

SUMTER: CASES: 9,312 (+5); DEATHS: 275 (0)