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ARCADIA –– The first death from the COVID-19 coronavirus in DeSoto County was reported by the Florida Department of Health Monday.

The 11 a.m. update from the department also reported two other deaths, one each in Okaloosa and Palm Beach counties. The release did not contain any further details regarding the DeSoto County death.

As of 11 a.m. Monday there were 5,473 total cases in Florida the department’s update noted. Because of the continuing increase in cases in the state the department is issuing twice daily updates.

The next update is due at 3 p.m.

At present, there are 52 cases in Sarasota County, 18 in Charlotte County, 39 in Manatee County and 7 in DeSoto County.

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