Orange County leaders encouraged by COVID-19 positivity rate

ORLANDO, Fla. — 400 kids in the Orange County school district have had COVID-19 since school started.

But even with these numbers and the rising numbers across the country, health directors are encouraged with where Orange County is on the positivity rate right now.

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Residents are still waiting to see what COVID-19 cases will look like in the fall months, and if Orange County will see another spike.

“Our positivity rate is at 5.3%. It was 4.8 on Monday,” said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.

Orange County Health Director Raul Pino said he is encouraged by the way things are going.

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But there are still areas causing concern. The people with positive cases continue to be younger.

Pino said the University of Central Florida area is still a hot spot, including the places off campus where college students are frequenting.

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He said strike teams are on the way to the businesses to make sure they are in compliance.

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