Florida has recorded the highest COVID-19 infections in a single day in the country. The state reported additional and new 11,445 cases on Saturday.

Clearwater Beach
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Sun seekers gather at Clearwater Beach, which remains open despite high numbers of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the state, on Independence Day in Clearwater, Florida, U.S.

On Saturday, Florida reported that it has recorded at least 11,445 COVID-19 cases in a single day. This is the highest and largest recorded COVID-19 infections in a single day so far in the country. 

The increase of cases was after the COVID-19 test in Florida. The state has recorded 14.1 percent positive cases on that day. This is above the five percent threshold that the World Health Organization has set for safe state reopening. 

However, Gov. Ron DeSantis said that he does not have a plan to close businesses. He will not also require people in Florida to wear facemasks, according to a published report in Daily Mail. This is even though the number of COVID-19 infections in the state has spiked in the past few days. 

As of this time, Florida has recorded around 190,052 infections while 3,703 individuals died. Florida now accounts around 20 percent of new cases in the country. Additionally, Florida is now the fourth state with the highest number of infections according to Worldometers. 

Aileen Marty warned on Friday, before the result of the test was revealed, that Florida was 'heading a million miles an hour in the wrong direction' in controlling the pandemic.

Marty added that residents in Florida are not following the health and safety guidelines to control the spread of the virus. Marty also said that this is the saddest thing in Florida and residents should control their behavior. 

Meanwhile, Vice President Mike Pence visited Tampa on Thursday and praised Florida's governor for his response in the pandemic. Pence even said that Florida is in a much better place to fight the current outbreak. However, the increasing number of COVID-19 infections in the state does not support the claim of Gov. DeSantis.

Recenlty, Mike Pence decided to postpone the campaign events in Florida due to the increasing COVID-19 infections. But it is not clear if it includes the Republican Convention Party which will be happening nearly two weeks from now.

In Central Florida, instead of closing their theme parks, they will continue to reopen Disney's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdon on July 11. Hollywood Studios and Epcot are set to be opened four days later.

Dr. Jeff Duchin, public health director for Seattle and King County, said that they are not going to arrest people for having gatherings but they will discourage them.

Duchin also advised not to share utensils, objects, and not to pass anything back and forth because this will increase the spread of the virus. 

Health experts advise that Americans need to self-control this weekend. They also added that COVID-19 cases in 40 states in the country continue to increase. 

Health experts also showing fear that weekend activities like crowded pool parties, picnics, and parades will have a big impact on COVID-19 infections.

Governors and local officials have now ordered the wearing of masks and urge people to celebrate independence at home. However, Florida Governor does not have a plan to do the same.

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